Mangoes

©2012 Bethany Vanderputten

A recent private fine art commission.

Lanterns

©2012 Bethany Vanderputten

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

Wisdom & Folly

©2012 Bethany Vanderputten

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

The Dogs

©2012 Bethany Vanderputten

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

Glorious Day

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

"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.

Farewell

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

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

Self-Portrait 12/16/11

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

A Minor Miracle

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

"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

Night Moon

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

"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

The Discovery

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

"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

Red Iron Hibiscus

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

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

The Angel

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

"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.

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

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

The Guardian

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

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.

Sunset

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

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

Anthony Kiedis

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

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.

The Black Swan: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

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!

Lenny Kravitz

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

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

The Crown

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

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

Glitter

©2011 Bethany Vanderputten

 "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