December 5, 2025 - January 30, 2026
Reception Dec. 13,
5:00 pm - 7:00pm
See new work from Beth produced locally and at Weir Farm National Historical Park in Connecticut!
beachKraft Art Gallery is pleased to present Echoes of Nature: The Alchemy of Beth Stinson, a captivating solo exhibition by artist Beth Stinson, running from December 5, 2025 through January 30, 2026.
Known for her innovative technique termed “echo printing,” Stinson melds the natural world with her vision by imprinting plants’ forms and essences directly onto paper through an organic dyeing process. This exhibition reveals a stunning series of works where botanical imprints serve as the foundation for layered compositions enhanced with watercolor and ink.
Beth Stinson's work is a unique fusion of science and serendipity, where light, color, and time converge in an experimental dialogue between nature and chemistry. The results are often mysterious and atmospheric, rich with organic textures that invite viewers into a deeper meditation on transformation, impermanence, and the quiet beauty uncovered in the creative process. Each piece is an alchemical journey, capturing the fluid interaction of the environment with artistic expression.
The gallery will host an artist reception on December 13, 2025, from 5 to 7 PM, giving attendees the opportunity to meet Beth and discuss her work firsthand. Visitors to the show are encouraged to explore the layers of meaning within these evocative compositions and experience firsthand the blend of nature’s ephemeral beauty with the permanence of art.
Join us at beachKraft Art Gallery this winter to witness Beth Stinson’s remarkable exploration of organic form and transformation. This exhibition promises to inspire a deeper appreciation for the intricate connections between art, nature, and time.
Beth Stinson
Biography
Beth MacNeil Stinson works in mixed media combining watercolor, ink, and dye on paper. She uses a process she calls “echo printing,” using the natural chemistry of plants to cast a shadow of their essences onto paper. Each “echo print" is a unique experiment, combining different plants, dyes, and paper.
The results are often unpredictable, forming a unique dialogue between nature and chemistry, where light, color, and time play vital roles. For Beth, making art is an alchemical journey: part science, part serendipity. Her work is a reflection of the natural world, fed by her endless curiosity. It’s also a meditation on transformation, impermanence and the hidden beauty found in process.
Beth earned Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in printmaking and photography from the State University of New York at Albany. She ran darkrooms and audio-visual services for seven colleges and universities, and as an adjunct professor, she taught the History of Photography, Darkroom Techniques for Black and White Photography, and Hand Coloring Photographs.
For the last three decades, Beth has been an instructional designer across multiple industries, creating online courses on a myriad of subjects.
Beth’s work has been accepted into juried art shows in Maryland and around the country. This past summer she was selected as the July artist-in-residence at
Weir Farm National Historical Park. You can find Beth’s latest work at beachKraft Art Gallery in Olney, and Eastside Artists’ Gallery in Frederick.
Beth Stinson
Echoes of Nature
Dec. 5, 2025 through Jan. 30, 2026.
