Beth Shields
Beth Shields
charcoal and acrylic on raw canvas, unstretched
40"×40"
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The Piece
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.
The Artist
The Artist
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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