Bethany Mabee

Meet the artist

Growing up in the Midwest where the seasons shift dramatically, it’s easy to develop a deep appreciation for nature’s cycles! Each season reveals unique palettes, rhythms and structures. These observations guide my creative process both consciously and unconsciously. I love observing the same cyclical shifts within myself and in others. Noticing these patterns has become a steady source of inspiration and connection.

I begin each piece without a fixed plan beyond color. Instinctive fluid layers allow water and paint to interact naturally. These early markings become compositional blueprints for my secondary structured layers, reflecting my ongoing interest in the relationship between order + flow. I’m continually drawn to the idea that structure can stabilize and support the insightful energy of spontaneity, a balance I continually seek in my own life.

I’ve also worked in the interior design industry as a furniture procurement consultant over the last 20 years. Navigating the balance between my professional life and my creative work has become a rich space for exploring lessons in order vs. flow. Combined with a lifelong love of color, pattern, and home, those experiences naturally led me to develop a textile line, allowing my paintings to extend beyond the canvas and into interior spaces