Whether it's a family home, a favorite storefront, or a quiet chapel tucked into the trees, places hold stories. Through watercolor, I get the privilege of preserving those stories before time quietly changes them.
Hi, I’m Bethany—the artist behind WestOak Watercolor—and I’m so glad you’re here.
Before becoming a full-time artist, I spent more than a decade designing products for Bass Pro Shops and Walmart. Those years taught me how thoughtful design tells stories, creates connection, and turns everyday objects into something people treasure.
When our son was born with a rare chromosome disorder, our family entered a season of therapies, doctor's appointments, and learning a completely different rhythm of life.
During the uncertainty of the pandemic, I picked up a watercolor brush for the first time in years.
What began as a quiet creative outlet slowly became a refuge.
Watercolor taught me to slow down, notice beauty again, and create something peaceful in a season that often felt anything but.
Then everything changed.
And then...friends began asking for house portraits.
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Then came local shops.
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Then licensing.
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Then HGTV.
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Then book covers.
Looking back, none of it happened overnight. One meaningful opportunity simply led to the next. Today, WestOak Watercolor is still growing—one story, one painting, and one beautiful place at a time.
Along the way, I've had the privilege of partnering with brands, publishers, and storytellers I admire.
Selected Collaborations
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Featured on HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous
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Cover illustration for Trust God, Love People
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Licensed artwork carried in HomeGoods stores nationwide
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Featured artist in Garden & Gun
Published Work
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Book cover artwork for "Trust God, Love People" by Jenny Marrs
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Schematics in "House + Love = Home" by Jenny Marrs
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Cover artwork for "While We Wait" by Celeste Shally
Featured on Television
HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous
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The Welcome Inn - Inn Portrait (gallery wall)
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Season 4 - Home Portrait
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Season 5 - Home Portrait & Wall Mural
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Season 6 - Home Portrait & Wine Labels
Whether I'm painting a family home, illustrating a beloved landmark, or creating a collection for a retailer, my hope is always the same—to create artwork that helps people remember the places and stories they never want to lose.
Whether you're here because of a favorite place, a painting that reminds you of home, or you're simply learning watercolor alongside me—I'm so glad you're here.
I believe the places we love
become part of who we are.
