PWAS Spotlight Artist
The Artistry Spin Blog has started a series for Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members called "Spotlight Artists", where those artists that want to be featured will submit a prearranged template for posting here and spread on our PWAS social media sites.
This week's featured PWAS Spotlight Artist...
Bettie Sperty
Date: 5/11/2023
Artist Style: Realistic, Whimsical, Trompe L'oeil
Artist Mediums: Acrylic, Oil, Pen & Ink, Colored Pencils, and Pottery
Artist Bio:
Bettie Sperty is a local artist living in Manassas, Virginia - in Prince William County.
Her style runs from the fun, colorful and whimsical to the fine detail of Tromp L’oeil. She enjoys working in a variety of mediums, which include acrylics, oils, pen and ink, colored pencil and clay. Most of her pottery pieces are hand built and showcase her attention to detail.
Most of Bettie’s artwork showcases her attention to fine detail. And it seems that her paintings and her pottery pieces will usually have some type of shine or sparkle. It may be a touch of metallic foils, color shifting paints, fine glitter or even minute gems.
In her own words she says, “I don’t hope to change the world or make a social or political statement with my artwork. My goal is simply to enjoy what I am doing and create something for others to enjoy, as well. Hopefully I will make your eyes happy, touch your heart or make you wonder with my art”.
Artist’s Awards:
Bettie Sperty has won awards in galleries in Maryland and Virginia including the Torpedo Factory, the Lorton Workhouse and local Prince William County art galleries. Her artwork is held in private collections all across the United States.
She has had her work shown at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, The Lorton Workhouse, Creative Brush Studio in Manassas, The Martha Spak Gallery at the Wharf in Washington, D.C., the Capital One Gallery and Artful Dimensions in Fredericksburg. Bettie has also participated in various shows at wineries, libraries and various government buildings.
Artist PWAS Member Since:
Bettie Sperty has been an active member of PWAS an Manassas Art Guild (MAG) for approximately 5 years (around 2018). Previously she was also a member of a gallery at The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.
Artist's URL: https://www.bsperty.com
Artist’s Social Media:
Facebook: Bettie Sperty, Artist
Instagram: Bettie Sperty Art
Artist's Contact: bsperty@comcast.net
Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic
painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects.
Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, Donna's Etsy site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.
Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.
Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.
Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership
