Beth Suter is a watercolor artist, full time mom and native Idahoan. These three elements are continually blending together and are the main influences of her artwork. Growing up in Idaho has greatly influenced her work. Beth is inspired by tall pine trees, rivers, mountains, animals, and open skies. Beth has had an interest in art ever since she can remember, but she never imagined she could choose being an artist as a career option. Instead, she pursued a degree in Elementary Education and taught in the public schools for 6 years. After her first daughter was born, Beth decided to stay home full time. Staying home has allowed her to raise her 2 daughters (in photo with Beth) and follow her dream of being an artist.

She believes the everyday moments in nature can be extraordinary if we take the time to stop and appreciate them. Using vibrant colors and a loose painting style, Beth tries to capture these scenes and give them a magical feel. Most of Beth’s paintings are intuitive. She starts with a reference photo, but the final result usually looks entirely different. Beth also creates quote paintings. In the initial drawing she writes a quote in the painting’s backdrop. This helps set the mood. After finishing with a piece, Beth includes a typed statement called Behind the Painting. This gives the viewer insight to the process of that particular painting such as the source of inspiration and the meaning that she draws from the painting. Sometimes this will include a poem.