Beth Schwartz

I am Baltimore-based mixed media artist as well as a retired pathologist, devotee of art history, and aficionado of great literature. These eclectic interests unite into a unique visual voice. My art incorporates hand cut collage, acrylic paint, altered photographs, clay, beads and whatever odds and ends find their way into my hellaciously messy studio. What comes out the other end is a dizzying array of boxes, journals, wall pieces and assemblages, as well as cards and prints. Mixed media gives me an enormous sandbox to play in as each piece evolves. My decisions about materials and process are made in service to a concept or image that intrigues me. In my paintings, rich visual layers engage the eye and invite the viewer in. Humor is another essential ingredient in my work. Since 2018 my artwork has been in galleries and juried craft shows in Maryland and northern Virgina. 15% of sales is donated to Baltimore’s Health Care for the Homeless.