BIO
Beth Turner is a self taught artist who works mostly in watercolour. Taking inspiration from sailing trips throughout coastal British Columbia, Beth has developed a daily practice of sketching to design preliminary studies. This visual note taking develops into experimental compositions that intermingle the sensory experiences of each place. Brush strokes capture sound and movement, texture and hue reflect mood and weather, tonal value and perspective evoke imagination and curiosity. The resulting works invite you to share in an artist’s view of the world that aims toward realism with a perpetual sense of optimism.
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Born in Toronto, Canada
Resides on Bowen Island, BC, Canada
EDUCATION:
2011-2013: Master of Education, UBC, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1986-1987: Bachelor of Education, Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
1981-1984: Bachelor of Arts, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
SELECTED COLLECTIONS:
Beth Turner is collected by various private collectors in Canada and Japan
PRINTS & BOOK CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
Bowen Island, BC: The Hearth Gallery, USSC Marina Giftshop, Phoenix Books
Vancouver, BC: Helicon Books, Postcard Place, & more coming soon
Victoria, BC: Russell Books, Bolen Books, Ivy’s Bookshop, Lazy Susan’s
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Beth Turner, Painting The Coast: British Columbia, Canada. Published December 2025
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