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I’ve been teaching artists for more than twenty years, and I believe the best way to grow is to keep looking, learning, experimenting, and making. Here you’ll find classes, books, demonstrations, and resources covering everything from pastel fundamentals to color, composition, plein air, and finding your own way of working.

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Classes, Resources, & Creative Experiences

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Bethany’s YouTube channel offers painting demos, studio insights, behind-the-scenes process videos, and gentle reflections for artists seeking beauty, clarity, and inspiration in their creative life.

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In-Person Workshops & Retreats

Bethany’s in-person workshops blend plein air painting, travel, and meaningful creative connection. Through pastel, watercolor, and sketchbook studies, artists are encouraged to slow down, see deeply, and grow both creatively and personally in beautiful, inspiring settings.

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Bethany’s signature pastel teaching library for artists at every stage. Membership includes full access to her complete archive of recorded lessons, workshops, Zoom classes, and guided reflections. While no new live classes are currently offered, the library remains available as an ongoing resource.

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Elements of Art is an illustrated guide to the building blocks behind every painting—from line, shape, and value to color, texture, space, and form. Rather than step-by-step painting projects, the book focuses on understanding these essential concepts through clear explanations, visual examples, and ideas you can apply to your own work. Created for artists and teachers alike, it’s a resource to return to whenever you want to strengthen your foundations or see your work with fresh eyes.

The Elements of Art

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Unlock your creative spirit and learn to paint more intuitively with this 20-page booklet by artist and educator Bethany Fields. Through gentle prompts, practical exercises, and poetic encouragement, you’ll learn how to free yourself from rigid photo references, simplify shapes, play with color, and cultivate a deeper emotional connection to your work.

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