10/20/2026
This week we're heading to the Methow Valley near Washington's North Cascades to meet watercolor artist Bethany Wray! 🏔️
Bethany paints the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest using bright, saturated colors and crisp, clean edges. Not exactly the easiest thing to pull off with watercolor, a medium that tends to have a mind of its own!
She's called quite a few places home over the years: San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle, Leavenworth, and now the Methow Valley. Each move has pushed her to grow, both personally and as an artist. Looking back, she's especially proud of having the courage to make those changes and let her art evolve along the way.
Oh, and here's a fun fact! Bethany used to drive a large, renovated school bus around LA teaching kids basic woodworking skills for a nonprofit called Side Street Projects. A woodworking classroom on wheels! 🚌
Ok, a few more fun facts about Bethany:
-One meal forever: Annie's Mac n Cheese White Cheddar Shells.
-Superpower she would NOT want: Being omniscient. "Sounds exhausting and like it would give you the worst headaches."
-Three things in her backpack (fun edition): Sour Patch Kids, a flask of wh***ey, and her travel watercolor kit.
-One last thing: She's a big-time cat lady! 🐈
We're excited to share Bethany's colorful take on the Pacific Northwest with you this week! Swipe through to check out her collection. Only here until Monday! 👀
