Betty R.Thornton
1901 Madison Ave.
APT 327
New York,  N.Y., 10035
Home Phone 212-427-9107

Betty Thornton

Betty Thornton is a self taught artist and lives in Harlem.   Her
poster entry was a finalist  in the Columbia 250 Community
Festival Commemorative Poster Competition.  Subsequently
5 of her pieces were purchased for Law & Order - Criminal
Intent. 
 
In 2005 Betty has exhibited at the Broadway Mall Community
Center, Citi Bank, Globe Institute, JVC Jazz Festival, Harlem
State Office Building, Riverview Gallery and was a participant
in the inaugural Artist Studio Tour of Harlem.  She is also
an active member of the Cultural Collective, the Harlem
Arts Alliance and the West Side Arts Coalition.
 
 
 
ARTIST PERSONAL STATEMENT
My artwork is a visual representation of the love that exists
in all things.  Expanding on reality, this vision allows the
creative process to take place.   I translate these emotions
into visual experiences.   It is my intention that people in the
presence of my art feel comforted, peaceful and connected
to the Source of all things in the cosmos.  When you change
the way you look at things, the things you look at change.