Rebecca ‘Bec’ Bookwalter

Painting the language of emotion through nature, figures, and color.

Portrait of Bec, a white woman with brown hair and brown eyes, set against a background of colorful, blurred paintings.

About the Artist

Biography

I am a multidisciplinary artist working primarily in painting and photography. My practice blends abstract expression with figurative and botanical elements, using color, texture, and form to capture deeply personal emotions and lived experiences.

While my work has evolved over the years, my focus remains the same: to create pieces that resonate on an emotional level and invite viewers to connect through shared human stories. I have shown my work in regional exhibitions, participated in local creative markets, and been recognized for my fine art, photography, and designs.

Education

2011 - BFA, Lock Haven University (Studio Art with a Minor in Art History)

2011 - AA, HACC (Graphic Design)

Studio

South Central, Pennsylvania, USA

View my Art Portfolio and Design Portfolio

Artist Statement

My art is a visual language that explores the intersection of emotion, memory, and the natural world. Through painting and photography, I weave together botanical forms, figurative elements, and abstraction to express experiences that often feel beyond words.

I am drawn to moments of stillness and transformation, whether found in the delicate petals of a flower, the subtle gestures of a figure, or the interplay of color and texture. These elements become vessels for the feelings and the stories I carry, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with their memories and emotions.

Living with chronic illness has deepened my appreciation for the small, fleeting moments of beauty and resilience. My work aims to honor these moments by transforming them into enduring visual narratives that speak universally.

Selected Highlights

Over the past two decades, my work has been recognized in exhibitions, publications, and juried competitions, spanning fine art, photography, and design.

Exhibitions & Showings

  • Group Exhibitions – Student and Regional, 1998–2011

  • Regional Juried & Member Art Shows, 2004

  • Local Arts Festivals, 2000-2022

Awards & Recognition

  • Finalist, 29th Annual College Photography Contest & Published, Best of College Photography 2009, Photographer’s Forum Magazine

  • Multiple Graphic Design Awards, 2009–2011

  • Art Scholarships, 2000–2001

Download my Full CV for a complete exhibition history.

Connect

Through my work, I aim to create space for reflections, beauty, and shared human experiences. If my art speaks to you, I invite you to explore my available originals and fine art reproductions, explore my portfolio, read my Studio Journal blog, and join my Collector’s Club for early previews, behind-the-scenes updates, exclusive member gifts, and more. Want to know the more personal side of my journey? Read My Story.

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As an artist I find inspiration in many ways. I’m often inspired by emotions and life experiences, but one of my favorite sources of inspiration is flowers. I find inspiration in the colors, shapes, forms, textures, and beauty of flowers. Flowe
Creative work happens in many places. I created an inspiring home art studio where I have a dedicated space to create freely, but it’s not the only place art happens. I sketch in random places, and often do small artwork on my coach. I use Proc
How did I learn to be an artist? From a young age, I was drawing and painting. Filling up sketchbooks with art and poetry. I also loved to dance, sing, play instruments, write, take photos, and make things. I have a formal education in both art and d
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