I have been energized by color for as long as I can remember. Color, whimsy and art make me smile. My 4th grade teacher was a certified art educator and inspired my connection to art at that early age.

I majored in art education in college and earned a masters degree in curriculum and instruction. I owned an art gallery and frame shop in Waco, TX for 6 years, moved to the Troup County area in 1992 and began a teaching career in Chambers County Schools, AL. After teaching art at Valley High School for 7 years, I lost my hands through amputation. I did, however, return to teaching for 5 additional years and then went on the road for the Alabama Art Education Association's “Hooked on Art” Advocacy Program.

I began with a specialization in oils in college, but after amputations, I have turned to water-media as my specialty. As you might imagine, I have had to re-learn techniques, adapt tools and media for ease of use and extend my time limitations. I work much slower than before, but my sense and love for creating has increased. I am still driven by color, drawn to nature, and desire to improve. Working under internationally acclaimed watercolorist, Diane Maxey, I learned a new dimension and excitement for watercolor that has served to encourage and inspire me for years.

Becky's faith has always been the foundation beneath her art. She paints with a belief that beauty is a gift — and that sharing it freely is part of her calling.

Even after losing her hands and feet, she never stopped creating. Her perseverance, humor, and love of color are woven into every painting she makes.

Becky Guinn

Artist