“Gardens and Vistas” presents observations of nature — explorations of its many forms and scenes. A diverse range of visuals provides the viewer various perspectives, ranging from vivid color to subtle tones, capturing nature’s many facets with imaginative renderings. This exhibit features many small paintings, ideal for holiday giving.

About the Artist:

Jim Staton is a designer and artist in New York City and Roxbury. He is an honors graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architectures, Art, and Planning and studied painting at the Art Students League. His oils, acrylics, and watercolors have been exhibited in various shows at the Washington Art Association, Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury Senior Center, and Gunn Memorial Library.

The inspiration for Florabugs © began when Betsy’s son, Dash, was about three years old. While playing together in their garden, Betsy slowed her pace to match her son’s, allowing her to notice the smallest wonders of the natural world. This mindful connection sparked her journey into creating “Florabugs.”

Betsy weaves a narrative of nature’s resilience, beauty, decay, and rebirth through her art. Each insect sculpture she creates uniquely combines antique textiles, found objects, natural materials, and clay to form intricate and imaginative pieces. Her work inspires viewers to develop a deeper appreciation for the environment and the extraordinary artistry inherent in the natural world.

Betsy Duckworth is an artist, craftsperson, and writer based in Sherman, CT. Her work includes sculptures, paintings, large hanging pieces, environmentally sourced crowns, and her signature “Florabugs.” She is drawn to imperfect and vintage objects, each with its own story, which she repurposes to highlight their longevity and character. Her creations are textural and layered, transforming materials into pieces rich with form and complexity.

Learn more about the artist at betsyduckworthstudio.com