Bethany's Journal

Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Green Jasper

Green Jasper is one of the paintings in my 2012 diamond tribute.

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I painted these two quick portraits live-on-location at the 2012 Calgary Lilac Festival. Each painting measures 20"x20" and is painted with acrylic on gallery canvas. I spent one hour on each painting.

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Where I Belong

This is a recent portrait I painted in acrylic on 18"x24" gallery plywood, Sold.

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Saturday, June 02, 2012

Black Onyx

Black Onyx is part of my 2012 tribute to a major recording artist!

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Friday, June 01, 2012

Monogram

This unique acrylic painting in the shape of a pentagon is part of my ongoing #diamond2012 tribute!

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Home Grown Mangoes

Thursday, May 17, 2012

White Diamond

"White Diamond" is part of my 2012 Diamond Tribute to an unparalleled major recording artist. Watch the drama unfold at www.bethanyillustrates.com

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Stargazer

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Vogue

Part of my ongoing 2012 Diamond Tribute to an unparalleled major recording artist. Painted live at Tehillah Monday on March 19, 2012.

Monday, February 27, 2012

One Moment in Time

In loving memory of Whitney Houston... thank you for every precious moment.

Friday, February 03, 2012

Dame Fortune

The latest painting in my tribute to the late, great Amy Winehouse. See the whole tribute now at www.bethanyillustrates.com

Monday, January 30, 2012

Mangoes

A recent private fine art commission.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Lanterns

Part of my 2012 diamond tribute to an unparalleled major recording artist! Watch the project unfold on Twitter: @bvanderputten #diamond 2012

Friday, January 13, 2012

Wisdom & Folly

Wisdom & Folly are part of my tribute to Anthony Kiedis and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Friday, January 06, 2012

The Dogs

Part of my visual tribute to Anthony Kiedis and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Glorious Day

"Your sun shall no more go down, nor shall your moon withdraw itself, for the Lord shall be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended." Isaiah 60:20 AMP

This painting was commissioned by the Rt. Rev. Derek Hoskin, the 8th Anglican Bishop of Calgary for his 2011 Christmas Card, Original is available for purchase.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Farewell

An floral accompaniment to my tribute to Amy Winehouse "The Black Swan".

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Self-Portrait 12/16/11

Friday, December 16, 2011

A Minor Miracle

"A Minor Miracle" is the title piece for my tribute to musical artist Alicia Keys. I believe Alicia has a unique talent to speak (and sing) directly about sensitive personal topics. She also can see things about a subject that others cannot, or would not. My series "A Minor Miracle" is about this character attribute as I look at the small things in life that are actually quite meaningful and draw them out into the light. In this way, I hope I have captured a little of Alicia's beautiful personality.

View the whole tribute live at www.bethanyillustrates.com

Monday, December 12, 2011

Night Moon

"Night Moon" is part of my tribute to Anthony Kiedis and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Watch for it in full soon at www.bethanyillustrates.com

Saturday, December 10, 2011

The Discovery

"The Discovery" is part of "A Minor Miracle" in tribute to musical artist Alicia Keys. Watch for the full tribute soon at www.bethanyillustrates.com

Monday, November 28, 2011

Red Iron Hibiscus

This was a recent fine art commission of a red hibiscus painted with acrylic on 16"x20" gallery hardboard. Sparkly!

Monday, November 21, 2011

The Angel

"The Angel" is a new painting by Bethany Vanderputten in tribute to the one and only MADONNA, who shines like the sun.

Painted to live music at Imagine Church at the Calgary Dream Centre on Sunday, November 20, 2011.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

"The End" is part of my tribute to musical artist Alicia Keys, watch for the full series on my web site coming soon.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The Guardian

As a companion to Anthony Kiedis, my painting "The Guardian" speaks of Anthony's relationship with Flea and their journey through dark places. This is part of my tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Sunset

This was a recent commission of a Dominican Republic sunset painted with acrylic on three 12"x12" Gallery Hardboard panels.

Monday, November 07, 2011

Anthony Kiedis

My latest painting is a tribute to Anthony Kiedis, lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I believe he has a unique voice that spurs young men into action with the ability to shepherd them through dangerous places. This painting explores that idea.

Painted live by Bethany Vanderputten at the Tehillah Monday Dimensions Conference on Sunday, November 6, 2011 to the live music of Jason Upton.

Saturday, November 05, 2011

The Black Swan: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse

The danger of commemorating an artist like Amy is that there is a tendency to dismiss her talent because of the way she lived and died. I believe she is England's rose and God made her to shine eternally for Him. In this painting I explore these themes.

Painted live by Bethany Vanderputten at the Tehillah Monday Dimensions Conference on November 5, 2011. ...more art tomorrow!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Lenny Kravitz

This is my tribute to rock artist Lenny Kravitz and highly influenced by his song "I Built This Garden For Us".

Watch me paint it live at Tehillah Monday from the October 24, 2011 videocast at: http://www.tehillahmonday.com/live

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The Crown

This is part of my visual tribute to the incredibly talented Alicia Keys, "A Minor Miracle". More artwork is coming soon!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Glitter

"There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold, and she's buying a stairway to heaven..." - Led Zeppelin

I created this painting live at a private function to benefit the Aviva Community Fund on September 19, 2011 in Calgary, Canada. At the end of the night it was given away as a prize. What an amazing experience from start to finish! Big thanks to Diamond Integrated Marketing and Inglewood Fine Arts for letting me play this small part. With all my heart. - B

Friday, September 16, 2011

Here is to you, Kazu

This is my contribution to a collaborative art project in tribute to Kazu Sano.

See the project: http://tributetokazu.blogspot.com/
See Kazu's artwork: http://www.kazusano.com

Monday, August 29, 2011

Pearl

A new level for the truly transcendent recording artist.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Double Diamond

This highlighted orchid duo is the latest in my floral series celebrating certification levels of the recording industry!

Monday, August 08, 2011

Diamond

The beautiful orchid as "Diamond" - part of my floral series celebrating recording industry certification levels!

Monday, July 25, 2011

The Pathway

The first in "A Minor Miracle" a visual tribute to Alicia Keys.

Friday, July 22, 2011

The Garden Light

A 16"x20" painting from a recent outdoor session in Calgary!

Garden Study

A small 8"x10" sketchette from a recent outdoor painting session in Calgary!

Rocky View

A small 8"x10" sketchette from a recent outdoor painting session in Calgary!

Monday, July 18, 2011

Multi-Platinum

In celebration of the recording industry certification level.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Platinum

This is the latest painting from my floral series celebrating recording industry certifications!

Monday, June 27, 2011

Alright

Part of my tribute to Janet Jackson. View the whole ESCAPADE now at www.bethanyillustrates.com

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Rhythm Nation

Part of my tribute to Janet Jackson.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Escapade

In celebration of the amazing musical career of Janet Jackson.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Miss You Much

This is the second painting in my new series exploring the enigmatic personality and recording career of Janet Jackson!

Friday, June 03, 2011

Black Cat

Black Cat is the first painting in my new series exploring the enigmatic personality and recording career of Janet Jackson. Watch for more this month!