Betty Jean Billups

To break away from the "KNOWN"...I tossed my passion into doing some abstracts, for color and power and adventure. This is offered as a canvas Giclee, to the size that would most please you! It can be enlarged to a 24x36 easy... Contact us, and lets see what we can do!!!

Another explosion of expression: My Angel of Flight! Offered as a canvas giclee print...please feel free to contact us, and let's discuss size and price. As rolled canvas giclees, these are shipped FREE in the USA

And with each subject I choose, my goal is NOT TO reflect anything else that I've already created! So that each creation is unique unto itself. This painting, also in the family of reds, has next to nothing similar to "From the Garden"...only common element: a basket! Not even a flower in this one!! But a reflection of possibly Autumn! The original is till available, but a giclee canvas print can be ordered, to your particular size request. Feel free to contact me!!

Always a joy, to come around a bend in a dirt foot path and find something this beautiful to paint. And then to be blessed, to come home with a little jewel as this one! It is still available, but can also be special ordered as a canvas giclee to your desired size! Please feel free to contact us: bbillups42@gmail.com

This painting titled "Beyond Words" is dedicated to my Father, with whom I sat for 7 days & nites, as he passed into another existence! Yet, in his unconscious state, tho he could not "see" me, he could hear me. Several times as I said or did for him, he responded! And thus this painting, which had been started before I flew to be with him in this process, and upon coming home, I realized that both figures represented my Dad! The figure in front, in FULL VIEW of us, cannot see us...and the figure somewhat hidden behind, under the red umbrella (the oriental believe the color red represents the soul), is looking directly at the viewer, something I have never done in a painting. But mind you, all this was laid out PRIOR to my having to go to Virginia, and waited for my return! I've never shared this before, but thought it a good time, perhaps it might help someone on the journey they may have to take! Canvas giclee prints can be ordered to whatever size you would love! Hope you will consider it! .... Please visit more art: www.bettybillups.com

One of Robert's last creations, and a gorgeous creation. It is also available as a canvas giclee print in editions of 100. Contact Billups for your custom size and price. All canvas giclees are shipped rolled in tubes, to save you money, which can be applied to your personal framing needs ....... Please also visit more art: www.bettybillups.com

Because of the cloudy day, the light in this painting changed constantly...especially the foreground, that dropped into shadow, and I was able to capture it, before it was gone...or did the center area pop into sunlight?! Hum, does it matter? But at least it was captured...thank goodness. Also notice, there is no REAL DARK area in any of this painting...but the feeling of sunlight was enhanced, by the values of the trees closest to that sunlite area, and also the lack of "clean" color, except where the sunlight is hitting the field! Also available as a canvas print, editions of 50. The size is custom, to your desires. The giclee canvas prints are enhanced so light reflects off this medium's brush strokes, instead of merely the canvas, and thus almost pass as an original!! You can have them made any size you choose...often times, the LARGER, the more powerful! Might be something to think about...and could make a great gift to a loved one, or even yourself! Any comments would be welcome! bbillups42@gmail.com

Billups has painted her "Women in White" for years. She has always been fascinated with the "color" white, which actually can be every color in the rainbow! And along with the women, to set them off with white geese, was an added "gift', and a joy in her creative endeavors. Commissions are accepted for you or your loved ones, to be captured in this "venue"! Please contact the artist!

Altho a small painting of a late afternoon sky, has a lot of power and color! It is still available @ $450, but can also be ordered as a canvas giclee print at a reasonable price...to whatever size fits your fancy! Contact us, and let's talk! bbillups42@gmail.com

Another of my of my "Women in White"...the lone figure surrounded by a flock of geese, in the late afternoon sun. Wonder what is on her mind, as she meanders thru a field on a distant ranch up in the north country! To view other paintings, please visit www.bettybillups.com THANKS!!

Along with my figuratives, usually of women, I often toss in some florals, since they compliment one another so well! Floral paintings can also be labeled "Still Life"....since obviously they DO NOT MOVE....< thus "STILL"!! Often times I love incorporating another framed painting in the Still Life, to compliment the free flowing feeling of the flowers, played against the harder edge of a frame! In ALL of my work, I love playing opposites, to create strength and interest. To view other paintings, please visit www.bettybillups.com THANKS!!

Not all strong art has to be large! This little jewel is painted on a sheet of porcelain, that once upon a time, was created for circuit boards for computers. Well, check out your cell phone...< the NEW computer! Thus, these porcelains are NO LONGER used, thus no longer made. I was blessed to discover them a year or so before they were discontinued. And was able to order every size the company made, from 3x3, to the size of your credit card, up to 5x7. Once my supply is gone, these will be "history"!! The subject I captured many years ago, when I went to gatherings that celebrated another time in history, that of the Renaissance! For other miniatures, oils on porcelain please visit www.bettybillups.com THANKS!!

If you look closely, you will see some folks "out there on the green"! I don't often include figures in my plein air paintings, but in this case, I needed something to give a scale to this awesomely powerful and beautiful trees! And those folks happened by!! And it is a FIRST for me: I have never painted a golf course...but I think you can see why I did!! If you are interested in purchasing the original, please contact me, to see if it is still available. Free shipping in the USA. Also offered as a canvas Giclee print, making it affordable to give as a gift! Limited Edition Canvas giclee prints (ed. 50) All canvas prints are shipped FREE in the USA! 16x20 $250 22x28 $365 27x36 $495 ...... Please also visit more art at www.bettybillups.com

I visited Ireland in '97, for 5 weeks...was "on foot"...so only painted around two towns. The original of this creation was 6x16, and enlarged to this painting when I returned home. An awe inspiring event happened: a small bird came...checked out my painting (no, it wasn't looking for bugs?!). It would look at me, then turn and look directly at my painting. He did this 3 times! I offered it some sunflower seeds, which it took while balancing on my thumb, then flew off! I just figured birds were friendly in Ireland The next day en-route to a castle, the same sort of bird landed on the pavement. I stooped to photograph it, it flew 15 feet down the road... I gave up after many attempts to photograph it! I had to count backwards from the day I left the States, to figure out the date, to write this down in my journal. The day the bird ate out my hand, was the first anniversary of my Father’s passing: May 19!! So, I titled that little “plein air” painting “I AM THE SUNLIGHT” after a Native American poem: Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints in snow, I am the sunlight on ripening grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uprising rush of silent birds in flight. And I am the bright stars that shine at night. So do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die

Like a couple of other "plein air captures" this piece seemed to take off, as the sky continued to explode as the lowering sun lit up the clouds, giving full support to the "diamond" in the rough, along the water's edge! I am often surprised how I ever got that large of a painting completed, as the light continued to change from what I started with, to this "jewel" in the northern mountains of California. It is still available, and also canvas giclee prints are offered...you just need to let us know what size, and we'll get back to you!!! And all canvas giclees are in editions of only 50! No matter the size...just ONE EDITION SIZE, for ALL SIZES of prints! Please Inquire!! To view other plein air captures please visit www.bettybillups.com THANKS!!

This LEP of 750 edition, printed on paper, comes with it's companion WILD FLOWERS for $165 for both, plus shipping! (regular $100). OR you can order it as a canvas giclee print edition of 50 for for whatever size you prefer, and it can be framed as an original! Your Choice! Feel free to contact us, which direction you would like to go!! bbillups42@gmail.com

As with all my florals, or known as Still Life Paintings, this one stands alone in its strong colors, and bold design, supported with a few edges of other paintings! That gives a soft touch to the flowers in the vase. The strength is carried thru with the scarf, and the softer shapes of fruit and even onions, just so it doesn't get "too sweet"!!! For other paintings please visit www.bettybillups.com THANKS!!

Flowers show up just about everywhere, if you but look! These gorgeous flowers I captured at the Sand Diego Balboa Gardens years ago. And it just depends on what time of day you are there, or how the sky is, or if it is sunny or overcast! The thing is to be AWARE of the beauty in whatever form it takes! ... This creation is still available, but can also be ordered as a canvas giclee print to whatever size you would love! For other paintings please visit www.bettybillups.com THANKS!!

When the morning light first hits a landscape, when the sun peaks around the top of a hill, the light can be quite intense! I have never been an artist that wants or even knows how, to exaggerate a color. But this creation comes close to just that! I often looked at this and wondered where the heck did I find that color...besides on my palette! I really went out on a limb (excuse the expression) when I "went for it"! Willing to even scrape off the paint, if it did not work. BUT, I think this one got the best out of me!! Also available as a canvas giclee print ... feel free to contact us! For other paintings please visit www.bettybillups.com THANKS!!

All of my landscapes are all captured on the spot...that is known as "plein air paintings". So the rush of water, is constantly moving, and my goal is to attempt to capture that power and liquid flow!! Tho this is still available, it is small, but a canvas giclee print can be ordered, to any size you desire!! This would be a great one several feet tall!! For other paintings please visit www.bettybillups.com THANKS!!

For those who always wanted a small place "to get away"...this just might be "it"! Discovered on the Palouse, a large lay of land in North Idaho...that a fellow artist, Terry Lee, and I discovered one afternoon. The original is still available, or it can be ordered as s canvas giclee print, to almost any size you desire! Feel free to contact us: bbillups42@gmail.com

And for those who love the deep jewel tones that only early evening can create, here is a quiet statement to be enjoyed. Altho now in a private collection, canvas giclee prints can be ordered almost any size. Feel free to contact us, and let's talk!! bbillups42@gmail.com Also, please visit my website: www.bettybillups.com

A very quiet yet powerful capture in the deserts of Southern California, near Palm Springs. A cooler summer evening, reflecting the wonderful quiet nuances of the shadows of the desert! The original is still available for several thousand, or you can order an canvas giclee print in editions of 50, for a very reasonable price. Merely contact us with the size you would be interested in, and we'll make it happen! bbillups42@gmail.com

Wondering around the NW can bring MANY wonderful views worthy of capturing in paint. This happened to be one! Tho small, it can be ordered to your requirements...to make a nice impression in an office or front room! Canvas giclee prints are made in editions of 50, to keep it that much more special! Feel free to contact us! bbillups42@gmail.com And also to view more landscapes: www.bettybillups.com

Another Plein Air painting, captured in the Arizona afternoon...just as the late sun caught the high summer clouds, to give a supporting role to the magnificent rocks of that state! Thank goodness I had a large panel to work on, would have been a shame to only have an 8x10!! This is still available, but can also be ordered as a canvas giclee print (edition of 50), if interested, please contact us: bbillups42@gmail.com

Created on the Far side of Catalina Island, has been in a private collection for a number of years. Created entirely on location, known as a "plein air painting". About the only thing done in the studio was signing and framing it! ALL of my landscapes are created "en plein aire"...that is, on location. ....Please also visit more art at www.bettybillups.com

Captured a few years ago, when I lived on an old 200 acre ranch NE of Sandpoint ID. Those were sweet years....TOUGH, but sweet memories! Was the first time I ever lived in a snow belt, first time on something larger than a city lot! And first time 10 miles to get my mail!! BUT, great years...LIFE was merely just a step out the door!! This painting was created with what is called "an oil stick"...like a HUGE piece of pastel...but OIL. I did 2 paintings like this...and like THE RAVEN: "NEVER MORE"!!! Think about it...a 24x24 canvas, being "covered with color" ONE THIN LINE AT A TIME! Yep, took HOURS to complete. I almost went into another decade of my life!!! LOL

My fascination with the Color WHITE, has pushed me to create a series of paintings of Women In WHITE. Because tho most believe 'white' to be the absence of color, it actually is ALL COLORS! Why? Because it reflects whatever it is surrounded by! In this creation, wanting to create a feeling of a warm afternoon, the entire painting, including the white of the dresses, is captured in many warm shades of yellow. For other figurative paintings please visit www.bettybillups.com THANKS!!

Created from a model while at a friend's studio one evening. A great joy to be able to focus on someone so enjoyable, and discover that which the paint brush discovers!!! All of my landscapes are done "en plein air" (on the spot)....and many of my figures are also created in the same manner. More complicated paintings with multiple figures are created from my photo reference, in my private studio.

Taking my figures outside to play with the rich colors that can be seen in the shade, and enhanced that much more by washing out the sunlite areas. Usually artists would make the sunlite areas the strongest, but in this case I wanted you to enjoy the shade...as much as these two gals did!!!

Sometimes when the sky lights up, and the paints are ready, powerfully colorful pieces like this spring out of my brush!! The secret: Paint FAST! No time to futz around!! The dark silhouette of trees helps support the powerful light show the sky had that moment!

I was blessed with 6 weeks traveling the SW area of Ireland, and painting to my heart's content. And often being up early enough to capture the early morning light on the surrounding clouds that kissed the earth in those early morning hours! This can be ordered as a canvas giclee print (editions of 50)...feel free to contact us: bbillups42@gmail.com

Basically a warm painting with peach colored roses, oranges, and a cream drape. Made more exciting with the compliment of orange: that of the blue vase, and tea cup leaning toward a soft violet. Was a joy to create!!

And flowers can be found just about everywhere...especially in the Spring time!! This was my friend's home in North Idaho...and was too beautiful NOT to attempt to do a Plein Air Painting of it! Unlike my water lilies, which were all created in the studio from my photo reference...this Lilac was created standing on the edge of the street. A joy, with the color of the house, playing against the sweet violets of the tree.

Created from a model on a small intimate size canvas! And even have a bouquet of flowers, joining these two subjects I love so much to paint! Again, all that is here, is "white", but not one inch of "white" is used! BUT, you know the cloth and dress are white! Guess you can call it magic!!

This wonderful capture was on the road to my home, seldom seen since it is a dead end road. I am so glad that I finally saw it's beauty one day out of the 30+ years of winter here! Coming home one early afternoon, from my weekly trip to town, it was a tad warm, so got my paints and returned to attempt to capture it! Doing a plein air while in the winter is not easy...for the cold makes it difficult to hold onto the brushes. Especially one as large as this 24x36 oil on linen! And it is extra special now, since a number of years later, new neighbors on the mountain cause a fire, that destroyed ALL that is seen in this view! The original is still available, however Giclee Canvas Print in edition of 50 are offered at a great savings, and to whatever size you would desire!! To order, contact the artist at bbillups42@gmail.com 18x12 $265 20x14 $325 24x16 $420 30x20 $550

In a Private collection, but available as a canvas giclee print. Contact us for price and the size you would be interested in!

Many years ago I use to travel to the mountains to partake in Mountain Man Rendezvous! This capture was from that time period, and the original is long given a home in a patron's collection of art! However, it is available as a canvas giclee print. If you are interested, contact me for the size you would be interested in, and we'll see how that will work out!

One of many Water Lilies created over the years. The original is available. Can be custom ordered as a canvas giclee print (Ed. of 50).... To view more water lilies .... www.bettybillups.com

An abstract in earth tones that can be pushed to different colors if desired! Offered as a canvas giclee, in LEP of 50. Contact us, and lets see what we can come up with!!

This LEP of 750 edition, printed on paper, comes with it's companion LADIES & LILIES for $165 for both, plus shipping! OR you can order it as a canvas giclee print edition of 50 for for whatever size you prefer, and it can be framed as an original! Your Choice! Feel free to contact us, which direction you would like to go!! bbillups42@gmail.com