Betty Klass explores her world, with integrity, child-like wonder and prudence; responding to it with as much artistic and human sensitivity and awareness as possible. She feels fortunate to have discovered the amazing healing that occurs through art, which has truly been her life support for years. Most recently, Betty has experienced a tremendous sense of satisfaction and reward in teaching.  

Her emphasis is working with form, texture and color.  By mixing a variety of materials, whether paper, cloth, cardboard and even bark, she strives to create that feeling of balance and harmony. She does, however, find great excitement and surprises as images are transformed. The tactile manipulation and arrangement - the cutting, tearing, folding,  soaking and pasting - as well as combining and integrating objects with other media presents an enormous challenge. Betty challenges   both her imagination and creativity and enjoys exploring composition and elements of design. Rarely does she work from a pre-conceived notion, but lets the ideas flow naturally. Earnestly she attempts to reveal a vitality of spirit and celebration of life. Though collage is still a primary focus, Betty is currently experimenting with assemblages, baskets, boxes and gourds.  She has become passionate about gourd art, giving it a contemporary twist and a "Touch of Klass."

Enjoy her website. She would love to create a one-of-a-kind, special piece for you, one that will meet your color and/or size specifications.  For more information and pricing, contact Betty at betty@klassart.com.