Elise Beattie’s art is exhibited in numerous solo, national and international exhibits such as the prestigious Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors; The American Signature Exhibition and The International Exhibition of Experimental Artists. Beattie’s art has also been the recipient of a Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller Foundation Grant for a solo exhibit in New York City. The artist’s work has been honored with numerous awards; including : Miriam Russo Enders Memorial Award,The Liana Mooney Award for innovative abstract in landscape & The Elizabeth Erlanger Memorial Award through the National Association of Women Artists and the Montana Watercolor Society’s Presidents Award. Elise is a juried signature member of the National Association of Women Artists, International Society of Acrylic Painters, the Northwest Watercolor and numerous state watercolor Societies. Beattie’s paintings have won inclusion into many books including “Best of America – Water Media Art- vol.1” ; “Splash 13 – Alternate Approaches” , “Incite Best of Mixed Media – Dreams Realized” and “Acrylic Works 2 – Radical Breakthroughs” .The artist is also listed in “Who’s Who in American Art”. Beattie is frequently invited to jury exhibits and teaches “Fearless Painting” mixed water media workshops. Her popular classes have been sponsored by art organizations & community colleges across the U.S.

My days are spent exercising creative thought via painting with my mind’s eye and helping others to enjoy their creative energy. These activities are the foundation of my intrepid spirit. The business of art is my occupation, painting is my passion and teaching is my inspiration.