Betty Carr - Energetic, brightly colored watercolor still lifes are the signature work of this artist who is known for her skillful use of light, color and shadow in her floral paintings. She has been a resident of Colorado and California, but now lives in Arizona because she feels such an affinity for the natural beauty, including the bright sunshine of the Southwest. There she has taught at the Scottsdale Artist's School. Loving to paint and teach throughout the country, she and her artist husband, Howard Carr, travel several months of each year, from Oregon to South Carolina in a specially equipped mobile home.

She is also much aware of shapes, something she combines in numerous ways in her bountiful still lifes. She says the "biggest mistake floral painters make is getting caught up in the details of the individual blossoms:' and that looking first for the overall appearance of shapes is necessary before attending to any of the details. Of the influence of light on her watercolors, she writes, "What catches my eye is the effect light has on form in unique situations whether fleeting, spilling over, striking, etc. I challenge myself in capturing its dramatic and/or subtle effects. The spontaneous quality of watercolor lends itself perfectly to my impressionistic style of painting. I strive for confident enthusiastic brushwork, the maximizing of color's value and intensity range and a fresh painterly approach, the result appearing effortless:'

Carr was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California and developed a love of art from visiting museums. For 23 years she taught art in public schools and did sculpture in her spare time. In 1980, she married landscape painter, Howard Carr and they have devoted their lives to painting. From the time she was a young girl, she has been represented by galleries. She has been featured in numerous publications including Art of the West, Southwest Art, American Artist, Art Talk and Vitality magazines. She is extremely proud of her acceptance into the exclusive Knickerbocker Association of New York City.