Biography
Betty Barss was born in Dallas, Texas. She moved with her family to California in 1957 where she attended public schools and later graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Education. She taught fourth and sixth grade including art education for 25 years with the Medford School District. Betty and her husband, Don, have lived in the Rogue Valley since 1974 and have two married children and four grandchildren.
Betty first began painting oils in 1970 and slowly made the transition into transparent watercolors. She found the challenge and spontaneity to more accurately reflect the feelings she wished to convey. She has taken numerous watercolor classes and attend many workshops. She also tutored under the late Bruce Butte of Jacksonville for 20 years. Betty has been a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon since 1991 and is a member of the Southern Oregon Society of Artist, The Artist's Workshop, Rogue Gallery and Art and Soul Gallery. Betty's versatility with a wide range of subjects has contributed to the popularity of her work. She has been recognized and awarded for her watercolor paintings. She currently has work showcased in handful of locations, ranging from galleries to fine restaurants as well as doing personal commissioned work upon request.
Betty Barss was born in Dallas, Texas. She moved with her family to California in 1957 where she attended public schools and later graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Education. She taught fourth and sixth grade including art education for 25 years with the Medford School District. Betty and her husband, Don, have lived in the Rogue Valley since 1974 and have two married children and four grandchildren.
Betty first began painting oils in 1970 and slowly made the transition into transparent watercolors. She found the challenge and spontaneity to more accurately reflect the feelings she wished to convey. She has taken numerous watercolor classes and attend many workshops. She also tutored under the late Bruce Butte of Jacksonville for 20 years. Betty has been a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon since 1991 and is a member of the Southern Oregon Society of Artist, The Artist's Workshop, Rogue Gallery and Art and Soul Gallery. Betty's versatility with a wide range of subjects has contributed to the popularity of her work. She has been recognized and awarded for her watercolor paintings. She currently has work showcased in handful of locations, ranging from galleries to fine restaurants as well as doing personal commissioned work upon request.
Please visit the Exhibits page to find out where and when you can see some of her work in person or give her a call to inquire about a private viewing.
Betty Barss also believes in the power and assistance of donations and charities and has contributed to the following:
Laurelhurst School, Mobility Unlimited, Wimer Covered Bridge Foundation, Alba Exchange Students, Rogue Fly Fishers, Griffin Creek School, Rogue Gallery and Art Center, American Heart Association and the Central Point Rotary.
Laurelhurst School, Mobility Unlimited, Wimer Covered Bridge Foundation, Alba Exchange Students, Rogue Fly Fishers, Griffin Creek School, Rogue Gallery and Art Center, American Heart Association and the Central Point Rotary.