# Alive

Please note: This work is shipped unstretched.

'Alive' earns its name. This 40 by 40 inch piece is pure heat , deep reds, magenta, orange, and acid yellow colliding on raw canvas with an intensity that feels almost visceral.

Beth works directly on unprimed canvas here, which matters. The surface drinks in the paint, giving everything a rawness and immediacy you don't get on a prepared ground. The charcoal marks underneath push through the layers , you can feel the drawing beneath the painting.

The composition erupts diagonally, with splattered whites and yellows cutting across like sparks. It's explosive but not random. There's real control beneath the chaos.

At 40 by 40 it's intimate compared to her larger works, but it doesn't feel small. It feels concentrated - like a lot of energy held in a tight space.

It's the kind of painting that anchors an entire room.

[Browse all works by Beth Shields](/collections/beth-shields)

## Details

- **Price:** 4200.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Art Scout
- **Type:** Original Painting
- **Tags:** abstract art, Beth Shields, buy original art online, charcoal and acrylic, collector art, expressive abstraction, original painting, raw canvas, red and magenta painting, square painting, wall art

## Variants

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## Images

- Alive by Beth Shields — 40x40 inch abstract painting in deep reds, magenta and acid yellow on raw canvas
- Full view of Alive, 40x40 inch charcoal and acrylic painting on raw canvas by Beth Shields
- Alive by Beth Shields displayed in a room — square abstract painting with explosive diagonal composition

## Additional Information

- **Dimensions:** 40"×40"
- **Artist Material:** charcoal and acrylic on raw canvas, unstretched
- **Artist Name:** Beth Shields
- **About The Artist Link:** https://www.artscout.pro/collections/beth-shields

### About The Artist Content

Beth Shields is a distinguished abstract artist whose work has captivated collectors and audiences worldwide. Based in Santa Cruz, California, Beth has dedicated her life to artistic exploration, creating dynamic and thought-provoking pieces that delve into the complexities of the human experience.

From an early age, Beth felt an innate drive to create, leading her to pursue formal studies in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts at UCLA. Over the years, she has built a successful career as a fine artist, exhibiting extensively while maintaining creative autonomy. She embraces risk and innovation in her artistic practice, seeing each piece as part of an ongoing quest for meaning and expression.

Her art has been collected by major corporations, luxury hotels, and private collectors across the globe. She has also been an integral part of Santa Cruz’s vibrant art scene, participating in Open Studios for over 25 years and contributing to numerous exhibitions and community events.

Selected Collections:

Corporate: IBM, TRW, Hughes Aircraft, Visa USA, American Savings, Fidelity Savings, Metropolitan Life, Coldwell Banker, The Sutro Corp., Sitmar Cruise Lines, Brentwood Associates, Mitsu Bank, McCambridge and Dexler, Comptroller of the Currency, San Diego Credit Union, Bailes and Associates, and more.

Hotels: Cable Beach Hotel (Bahamas), Ana Hotel (Tokyo, Japan), Maxims (Palm Springs), The Bel Air Hotel, and Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, and Hyatt Hotels worldwide.

Through her bold approach to abstraction, Beth Shields continues to push creative boundaries, offering viewers a glimpse into the profound and ever-evolving dialogue between art and emotion.

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> Updated: 2026-05-20