Becky Beerensson

Becky Beerensson’s artistic style might be called enhanced realism. By working in black and white, Beerensson is able to concentrate on composition. Subject matter becomes irrelevant, as long as the composition and mood are right. At first glance, her work may appear more abstract than real, expressing a large, over-all flow of lights and darks. But on close examination, her fascination with realistic detail becomes apparent. She is drawn to contrasts – visual, as well as emotional. Even the most mundane subject can express beauty and evoke a mood.

Beerensson’s technique is one that evolved over the years, from pen and ink, with washes, to today’s dry-brush technique, in which the ink is applied layer by layer, to achieve an extensive range of values.