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Betsy at work in her studio.

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Betsy at work in her studio. Optional caption content here. Optional caption.

Betsy Walton is a Portland, Oregon- based painter and illustrator whose work explores themes of spirituality, femininity and personal growth. Her artistic practice is driven by curiosity and a quest for deep engagement with the universe, often drawing inspiration from nature, science and everyday life.

Her paintings, which frequently feature abstract organic forms and vivid colors have been exhibited in galleries across the US, Australia, Mexico, and the UK., and are included in collections worldwide. In addition to her fine art practice, Walton has illustrated for a variety of clients including Chronicle Books, Urban Outfitters, and Target.

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2025

Wheel of Life. Solo Exhibition at Chefas Projects, Portland OR

2025

Houses Group Exhibition at Nucleus House, Portland, OR

2024

Modern Folk, group show at Chefas Projects, Portland OR

2023

Art Market San Francisco with ZINC contemporary, San Francisco, CA

2023

Salut (group show) at Nucleus Portland, OR

2019

Psychic Landscapes, solo show, ZINC contemporary, Seattle, WA

2018

Salut, Nucleus, Portland, OR

2018

Solo show at Basil Hallward Gallery, Portland, OR

2017

Lean In Closer, Chefas Projects, Portland, OR

2017

Intersections, Chefas Projects Annex, Portland, OR

2016

Flora, Land Gallery, Portland, OR

2016

Inside/Outside, Flower Pepper Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2014

Parallel Worlds at Compound Gallery, Portland, OR

2011

All Together Now, Vanderbilt University

2011

Cautionary Tale, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Union Art Gallery

2011

JollyB 13, Gildar Gallery, Denver, CO

2011

Supernatural, Together Gallery, Portland, OR

2010

Family Outing, Reading Frenzy, Portland, OR

2010

Elemental, group show with Jill Bliss, APAK, and Yellena James, Together Gallery, Portland, OR

2009

Pony Club, Portland, OR

2009

Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy, Japanese American National Museum

2009

A New Breed of Watercolor, Soo Visual Arts Center, Minneapolis, MN

2009

We Have A Remedy, Double Punch, San Francisco, CA

2009

Common Swell, Together Gallery, Portland, OR

2009

Grass Hut Sesquitennial, Grass Hut, Portland, OR

2009

Inspired, Tin Lark Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

2008

Enormous Tiny Art Show, Nahcotta Gallery, Portsmouth, NH

2008

Curvy touring exhibitions, Various locations, Australia

2008

APAK, Aya Kakeda, and Betsy Walton, Junc Gallery

2008

Winter is Coming, Lab 101, Culver City CA

2008

Swim Meet, Together Gallery, Portland, OR

2008

Sacred Spring, solo show, Rare Device, San Francisco, CA

2008

Hotcakes Gallery, Milwaukee, WI

2008

Servicio Ejecutivo, Online exhibition

2007

Aqua Art Miami/Hotcakes Gallery, Miami, FL

2007

Fresh Produce, Anno Domini, San Jose, CA

2007

Together Gallery, Portland, OR

2007

Electric Garden, Compound, Portland, OR

2007

Letters, Atkinson Art Gallery. Southport, UK

2007

Wurstminster Dog Show, Wurst Gallery, Portland OR

2004

Rust Spot Reunion Show, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

2004

Imaginary Places, solo show, Hive Modern, Portland, OR

2002

Rust Spot/Dye House, Milwaukee, WI

2002

Beauty Benefit for the Arts, Milwaukee, WI

2002

Red Thread, KM Art, Milwaukee WI

COLLECTIONS

Fidelity

Randall Children’s Hospital

Arbor School of Arts and Sciences

Licensing/Illustration Clients

Target

Urban Outfitters

Laika

Chronicle Books

Lilith Magazine

Books
2015

Just Add Watercolor: Inspiration and Painting Techniques from Contemporary Artists. Helen Birch. Chronicle Books

2013

Freehand: Sketching Tips and Tricks Drawn from Art. Helen Birch. Chronicle Books

2012

The Where, the Why and the How, 75 Artists Illustrate the Wondrous Mysteries of Science. Chronicle Books

2011

Ruby: Otherworldliness. Edited by Irana Douer. Die Gestalten. 

2010

The Exquisite Book by Julia Rothman. Chronicle Books

2009

Spirit Animals: Unlocking the Secrets of Our Animal Companions, Stephanie Iris Weiss.Chronicle Books

2008

Over & Over: A Catalog of Hand Drawn Patterns, Michael Perry. Princeton Architectural Press

Press

Periodicals

Blogs

2025

Create! Annual Women Artists Issue

2025

The Jealous Curator, April