Bettie Goosman

E-Mail: Goosman3@sbcglobal.net

I was born in South Africa and emotionally relate to both California and South Africa having lived equal years in both places. As a gardener and artist, country scenes have always drawn me. In my paintings I strive to find the hidden view or capture a mood, season or time of day.

I qualified as a dietitian, but was offered a position in medical research. While finishing work for my doctorate I contracted tuberculosis and during my 18 months of recovery started painting teaching myself. Upon my return I was assigned to assist a visiting US scientist. That led to an invitation to work in the USA. I later settled in Livermore, CA.

Numerous times my painting has helped me overcome minor injuries and setbacks and every time I thank God for having led me to painting. It lets me forget everything else and looking at a completed painting fills me with peace and tranquility.

Now I strive to open people’s eyes to the beauty around them and hope to preserve, through my paintings, the fast disappearing rural scenes. I paint in both oils and watercolors. Gicle’es are available.

Carneal Road, oil 36x56

Afternoon Glow, oil 24x48

Hidden Valley, oil 15x48