# Arabesque

Please note: This work is shipped unstretched.

Beth Shields has said that energy and its expression are the core of her artistic practice, and this painting gives that statement its fullest meaning. The looping marks along the top have the quality of handwriting, personal and urgent, made by someone thinking out loud rather than composing carefully. Shields has spoken of not always knowing where her art comes from, only that it is there waiting, and that if she does not go looking through work and risk, it will not come into existence. That willingness to follow the painting wherever it leads is exactly what you feel here. The rust blooms at center feel almost geological, as if something ancient surfaced through the motion and quietly held its ground. [](https://www.centralcoastartists.org/santa-cruz/beth-shields)

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## Details

- **Price:** 4800.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Art Scout
- **Type:** Original Painting
- **Tags:** abstract art, Beth Shields, buy original art online, charcoal and acrylic, collector art, expressive abstraction, gestural painting, linen canvas, original painting, raw canvas, wall art

## Variants

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## Images

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## Additional Information

- **Dimensions:** 48"×33"
- **Artist Material:** Charcoal and acrylic on raw canvas
- **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: 2026-08-28