Fine Art and Illustration in Watercolor
ABOUT THE ARTIST
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a lifelong artist. My parents tell me that I picked up a pencil when I was two years old and I have been making art ever since! Originally from Maryland, life took me West to Utah, then Washington and, as of 2019, I am enthusiastically living and creating art in Boise, Idaho.
For the past 20+ years I have worked as an illustrator for fantasy gaming publications and fantasy themed children’s books. More recently I have been rediscovering my roots, finding joy and inspiration in a return to the fine arts. An underlying theme in both my illustrative work and fine art is a sincere love of the human figure and a deep connection with our natural world. I paint things that captures my interest, be it for aesthetic or sentimental reasons, untethered to any one specific subject matter. Additionally I prefer not to get too attached to a single creative process, instead challenging myself to envision, plan and develop my art in new and different ways.
Ultimately, I am happiest when I am able to explore the mysteries and beauty of the people, places and things that surround me in my most beloved medium, watercolor.
ARTIST BIO
Beth Trott is an accomplished watercolorist living and painting in Boise, ID. She studied Fine Art at The George Washington University, receiving multiple art scholarships and awards throughout her undergraduate study.
Her professional career began in Illustration. First published by Harper Collins in 1999, she proceeded to work with distinguished publishers, including Hasbro Entertainment Inc., Wizards of The Coast, and many more. Her bright and detailed watercolor illustrations were highly recognizable within the fantasy gaming industry.
More recently, Beth has gained recognition for her watercolor fine artwork, traveling with and winning awards in local, statewide, U.S. regional, and international exhibitions. Her work can be found on display in multiple venues and galleries throughout the Boise area. Beth continues to explore diverse subject matter, drawing inspiration from the world around her while remaining influenced by her imaginative illustrative beginnings. She consistently integrates both of these influences into her fine artwork and private commissions.