I carve abstract wood sculptures, primarily from local hardwoods! Recently, I have been experimenting with woodcut prints, papermaking, and inking messages on prints.
Woodcarving. Embossing. Handmade paper. Scripting words onto prints …. the longer version is below:
In 1975, I took woodworking class at the University of Missouri, just for fun. I learned about wood and machinery and how to build furniture. As an after-thought, I was introduced to the wood lathe–woodturning. While in school, I ... view more »
"Slow Dance," contemporary wood sculpture, 2020, 23" tall, maple.
"Unbound," a wood-turned-and-carved sculpture, walnut. 16" diameter.
"Portal to Joy," 2015, 6" diameter, wood and acrylic paint
"Confluence" 2015, woodcut embossing on handmade paper, 13" x 15"
"Ghost Tree" 2021, joomchi paper embossed with woodturned grooves
Artist Medium: joomchi paper
One of my sculptures will be included in the Renwick Gallery’s (Smithsonian American Art Museum) grand 50th year celebration. Opening in May 2022.
My sculpture, Dialogue of Desire, is currently in the Indiana State Museum’s exhibit “Recent Acquisitions.”
Intertwining, a small-scale wood sculpture will be in the Indiana Artists Club exhibit upcoming at Newfields.
One of my sculptures will be included in the Renwick Gallery’s (Smithsonian American Art Museum) grand 50th year celebration. Opening in May 2022.
The Indiana State Museum’s exhibit, “Recent Acquisitions,” includes one of my sculptures from their permanent collection, Dialogue of Desire.
Indiana Artists Club’s juried exhibit, 2022, will include Intertwining, a small-scale wood sculpture.
See my website for prices, which range from a small turned/carved/embellished egg at $350 to a large sculpture at $12,000. (www.bettyscarpino.com)
University of Missouri
Ongoing with workshops at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Indiana Artists Club
Hoosier Salon
American Association of Woodturners
Center for Art in Wood, Philadelphia
American Association of Woodturners, Honorary Lifetime Member, 2020
Collectors of Wood Art, Lifetime Achievement Award 2015
Arts Council of Indianapolis Creative Renewal Arts Fellow, 1999 and 2007
Arts Development Scholarship, Arts Alliance of Indiana, 2003
Indiana Arts Commission Grant 2002