JUDI BETTS, AWS, NWS

Watercolors by Judi Betts© 2000

Judi Betts of Baton Rouge, LA is a highly respected, internationally recognized painter, author, instructor, and juror. Her award winning book, Watercolor....Lets Think About It! is in its fourth printing; her newest co-authored book, Painting....A Quest Toward Extraordinary was released in December, 1999. Betts served on the 2000 and 1995 Juries of Selection for the American Watercolor Society's annual exhibitions and serves on its board. Her works have been displayed widely in national and international competitions including; The National Academy, Butler Institute of American Art, National Arts Club, Watercolor USA, and Walt Disney World at Epcot. In 1998, her paintings were selected for 43 national and international competitions, winning 22 awards. Three of Betts' paintings were chosen as finalists for The Artist's Magazine's 1999 annual competition from over 13,300 entries. Betts received the Louisiana Governor's Award for Professional Artists 2000.