For over two centuries, South Carolina’s oldest inland city has been known for its southern charm with rich history, vibrant art community and thriving horse culture. Many art and horse events are held throughout the year. One event, in particular, combines the art and horse world. A soiree at the historic Bloomsbury in downtown Camden will kick-off the weekend for the 3rd annual Camden Horse and Hound.
Local artist, Beth Woodall, is the featured artist this year. She appreciates the support from the Carolina Cup Racing Association where she takes pictures as inspiration for her art. The chosen piece of artwork for the silent auction at the Denim and Diamonds soiree is titled “Maiden Race.” Beth said “you could feel the earth tremble as the horses thundered by. The jockey in this drawing is a lovely young woman, riding in a race for fillies.”
Beth grew up in West Texas. According to family, she was born loving horses. “She’ll grow out of it” her mom said. As you can see…it hasn’t happened yet. Growing up in a family of teachers, summer vacations included many “educational opportunities.” Sure enough, when Beth was in 2nd grade, her family made a trip to Denver and planned to visit the Denver Museum of Art. When she learned about this plan, she pitched a fit. She did NOT want to go to a museum. Her father, a very wise man, mentioned there would be paintings of horses at the museum. She quickly changed her mind and decided she’d give it a try after all. At the museum, she was introduced to the art of Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington. And that was it. She went straight home and created a “studio” in her bedroom, back home.
After getting married, she and her family have moved thirteen times. This gave her the opportunity to study art at The University of North Texas, West Chester University and receive her Masters of Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University. In addition to showing her work locally, she has shown art all over the USA, as well as in Europe, and where her artwork has been sold to individuals and businesses. Beth enjoys painting horses of all breeds and disciplines. She is currently working on a quarter horse collection from pictures that she took at the South Carolina Equine Center. Beth enjoys living on a horse farm in South Carolina with her husband, Bruce, 4 horses, 3 dogs and 2 cats.
Learn more at bethwoodall.com.
