Bettina Reiser
Biography
Bettina Reiser grew up in the Bavarian Alps, next to Franz Marc's Birthplace, among rural farms and forests, with King Ludwig's Castles in her backyard. She immigrated from Germany to the US (1983).
Bettina graduated from the University of Northern Colorado (1992) with a degree in Visual Arts, Drawing emphasis.
Her love and connection to nature and the wildlife is reflected in her intricate, detailed, patterned drawings and mixed media pieces. 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 lives on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado, with her daughter, her gentleman, two dogs, a parakeet, and a beta fish. She is participating in various local Art Walks, Arts Picnics, as well as several Art Shows in local Galleries/Coffee Houses. 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 teaching Art classes, ranging from Drawing, Painting, Zentangle, Fiber Arts, Calligraphy, and more. This summer she is hosting her own Summer Art Camp for Kids!
Artists Statement
I create Wildlife Art; on occasion Pet Portraits and People Portraits. The lines, detailed patterns, colors, and subjects tell their stories through my creation. For textures, I use patterns and different mediums in my mixed media art. I find the process of the Zentangle inspired patterns I include, soothes my own process of creating a meaningful healing connection with the particular piece.
Mission
My art focuses on the human connection to nature and life.
My aim of my art is to bring conversations of connections to nature, fond memories of outdoors, a beloved pet or person, and nature's healing powers, into your homes.
Public Endeavors
Bettina Reiser, Artist, B.A., C.Z.T., C.T.A.C.
Exhibitions
2022
- "Lands far away" Artist Wall, Busey Brews, Nederland Colorado
- "Colorado Prairie Animal Antics" Exhibit, The Roost, Longmont, Colorado
- "Art inspired by the Land" Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Art Show, Canyon Gallery, Boulder Colorado
- "Label Show" Left Hand Artist Group, Left Hand Brewery, Longmont, Colorado
- Longmont Artists' Guild Member Show, Longmont, Colorado
- "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
2022
First Place, Mixed Media, Longmont Artists Guild Member Show, Longmont Colorado
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