Bettina Reiser
Biography
Bettina Reiser grew up in front of the Bavarian Alps, next to Franz Marc's Birthplace, among rural farms and forests, with King Ludwig's Castles in my backyard. She immigrated from Germany to the US in 1983.
In 1992 Bettina graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Visual Arts and a drawing emphasis.
Her love and connection to Nature and it's Life within, is reflected in her intricate, detailed, patterned drawings and mixed media pieces. Bettina's translation and storytelling portrayal of Nature/Life engages the viewer to experience it from Bettina's point of view. She uses symbolism, lines, patterns, and her imagination to tell her stories in an illustrative style of her own.
After a few serious life changes and experiences, Bettina acquired a Certification to teach the Zentangle method (2015) and a Therapeutic Art Life Coaching Certification (2021). She has been participating in various local Art Walks, Arts Picnics, as well as several Art Shows. She is a member with the Longmont Artist Guild, the Boulder Art Association, the Firehouse Art Center, and participates with the Left Hand Artists Group. Bettina is also teaching Art classes, ranging from Drawing, Painting, Zentangle, Fiber Arts, to Calligraphy on the Front Range of Colorado.
Artists Statement
I create my own illustrative interpretations of Nature and it's Life within. The lines, detailed patterns, colors, and subjects (animals, people, and plants) tell their stories through my imagination. I find the process of the Zentangle inspired patterns, I use in my drawings, soothes my own process of creating a meaningful connection.
Mission
My art focuses on the human connection to nature and life. My process of creating engages healing.
I wish my art to bring conversations of fond memories, connections to nature and its healing powers, into your homes.
Public Endeavors
Bettina Reiser, Artist, B.A., C.Z.T., C.T.A.C.
Exhibitions
2022
- "Colorado Prairie Animal Antics" Artist Wall, Kofe House, Berthoud, Colorado
- Special Event "Wildlife Art", Juried, Life in the West Art Gallery, Broomfield, Colorado
- Traveling Art Show, Left Hand Art Group, Longmont, Colorado
2021
- December "Market" in the South Gallery, Firehouse Art Center, Longmont, Colorado
- Maker's Market, Small Business Saturday - Artist Sunday, Longmont, Colorado
- 150 yr. Longmont Artists Member Exhibit, Firehouse Art Center, Longmont, Colorado
- Autumn Sale and Gift Shop, The Great Frame Up, Longmont, Colorado
- Greeley Arts Picnic, juried, Greeley Colorado
- 'Summer in the Streets' Art Walks, Longmont, Colorado
- Longmont Artists Guild Member Show, Fairgrounds, Longmont, Colorado
- Traveling Art Show, Left Hand Art Group, Longmont, Colorado
- National Fine Art Show, Juried, Lincoln Gallery, Loveland, Colorado
2019
- Boulder County Fair Exhibit, Longmont, Colorado
- Art Walk, Longmont, Colorado
2015
- USDA Building Exhibit, Fort Collins, Colorado
1990s
- Straw Stars, Margie's Java Joint, Greeley, Colorado
- Target District Show, Juried, Greeley, Colorado
- Rawhouse Gallery Exhibit, Greeley, Colorado
- Student Show, Juried, UNC Mariani Gallery, Greeley, Colorado
- Faculty Select Student Show, Tointon Gallery, Greely, Colorado
- Community Art Exhibit, Tointon Gallery, Greeley, Colorado
- UNC Academic Advising Center, Greeley, Colorado
- Faculty Select Student Show, Tointon Gallery, Colorado
- Outsider Show, juried, Pirate Gallery, Denver, Colorado
- A Trois Crayon, UNC Mariani Gallery, Greeley, Colorado
- Student Show, juried, UNC Mariani Gallery, Greeley, Colorado
- Cave Canem, Student Art Group, juried, Greeley Antique Market, Greeley, Colorado
1980s
- Humane Society of Weld County Exhibition, Greeley, Colorado
- Faculty Select Student Show, Tointon Gallery, Greeley, Colorado
- Art Mart Show, juried, Greeley National Bank, Greeley, Colorado
- Center of Human Enrichment Exhibition, UNC, Greeley, Colorado
- Hewlett Packard Exhibition, juried, Greeley, Colorado
Awards &Certifications
2021
Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certification, Transformation Academy, Trinity, Florida
First Place Mixed Media, Longmont Artists Guild Member Show, Longmont, Colorado
2019
Second Place, Drawing, Boulder County Fair, Longmont, Colorado
2015
Certified Zentangle Teacher Certification, CZT, Newport, Rhode Island
1995
First Place Crafts, Target District Show, Greeley, Colorado
1992
Best in Show, Student Exhibition, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
Publications/Media
The Longmont Leader, Creative Corner Featured Artist, January 2022, Longmont, Colorado
Moon in her Mouth, Spring 1992, UNC, Greeley, Colorado
Crucible, Spring 1992, UNC, Greeley, Colorado
Colorado-North-Review, Winter 1990, Volume XXXI, UNC, Greeley, Colorado
Memberships
Longmont Artists Guild
Firehouse Art Center Artist
Boulder Art Association
Left Hand Artist Group