Beth Kokol Art

Tanglewood and the surrounding area of Weedon Island Preserve is my backyard. My husband and I often go out on our kayaks and fishing boat very early in the morning or at sunset.  I find great peace and serenity in nature. The ever changing world of land and seascape continue to inspire me.

Printmaking was my first love. As a result I have always had an affinity for beautiful paper. There is something about the feel of natural fiber. These mixed media pieces include my own hand made paper, 65 year old suede,silk ,upholstery nails, jewelry and glass. 

Acrylic skins are created by applying paint to a surface other than canvas. Once the painting is finished, it is removed from the original surface . I transfer it to either paper where I might add more paint, or I sandwich the painting between sheets of plexiglass giving the viewer the option of both sides of the painting, much like stained glass.

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I first became interested in paper making at Penland School of Crafts. I quickly fell in love with pigmented paper pulp and continue to use this process  as another avenue for my painting practice..