execute them.” Though her life experiences and nature have been major influences on her work, being in her own studio also had an almost immediate impact. The extra space and solitude allowed her to explore scale, tap into new ideas and more easily shift into a zen- like flow state. “Being able to come out here and work in my studio, and it be - ing separate from my house, has been a game changer because it keeps my work and my life sepa - rate,” she said. Beverley also astutely picked up on the remnant creative energy embedded in the studio, left by the previous owner who used the space to restore Volkswagen buses. Now, as she sees it, she gets to carry on the creative spirit
“Living in the desert, obviously, I can't escape to the ocean, so I like to escape to my studio. I'll just come out here and paint. I just need two hours to decompress. So, making art is not only for other people, but it's also part of my spiritual process.”
out,” she said. “I think my art is evolv - ing just from having the natural light, which is something I've been striving for for so long.” One recent evolution came in the form of her “windows” pieces. “In a lot of my work, you’ll see con -
of the space. And the studio’s connection to nature helps fuel that creativity. “When you walk outside of my studio, there are saguaros, the desert and mountain backdrops,” she said. “Anytime I want to be part of nature, I can open the door and I can hear the birds. I don't even need music. It's pretty magical.”
Beverley mixes her proprietary acrylic medium.
tinuous cell work,” Beverley said. “The windows are a variation of that idea, but these come from layers built up beneath, versus staying on the sur - face. They were another way for me to capture a moment––moments of rest and moments of excitement. They’re kind of like little windows to your soul.” Connecting to the soul is part and parcel of Beverley’s artwork––and it’s not just to the soul of collectors. She
A window to the sol and the soul Until recently, however, there was just one thing missing from her studio: natural light. But now that she’s add - ed a full-view glass garage door and reduced her reliance on artificial light, it has already inspired fresh ideas. “The garage door has been a big contribution to how my art's turning
Now, for Beverley, being in her stu - dio and creating art is akin to being in nature. It brings her serenity, and that’s the space from which she likes to create art. “Whenever I'm creating art, it's like being by the ocean because it brings me peace and tranquility,” she said.
"Urban Sanctum", 36x36, acrylic, by Beverley Wolter
"Resonance", 48x60, acrylic, by Beverley Wolter
Issue 5 | Summer/Fall 2026
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