Northwinds

Name: Beth Sumner
Position: Art Director | Web Specialist

I have been in the graphic and web design field for over ten years and have been creating/crafting art since I could hold a crayon. Expression is an important part of my life, regardless the medium. I have an appreciation for lines, their weight and their balance. Shapes and people fascinate me, and in my own way I try to incorporate them into many of my pieces. I enjoy the use of colors and how they can blend together to form a feeling about a piece regardless of the foreground subject. Light is magical.

I have a collection of over 40 vintage film cameras that I love and use often; I paint, I draw, I sew, I design, I code. I collect odd things like pre-1900 hard cover books, vinyl figures, anime and manga. I wake up early on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons. I live off caffeine and delicious home made food; no one can make cookies like I can.

I am up to no good on an almost daily basis, which has led me to explore all kinds of shenanigans. I have had my art and photography shown in several local venues and galleries around Rochester as well as had my photography featured in both the Democrat & Chronicle and Rochester Magazine. I have played the flute since the third grade; You can usually find me serenading my cat on a rainy day. I sing and dance when no one is watching.

A geek at heart, I love all things tech and all things sci-fi; Among a few nerdy traits- I own a Tauntaun sleeping bag, I’m a hardcore gamer (my Xbox 360 handle is otakulab) and I can annoyingly recite most lines from LOTR and Starwars.

I love life, my family and my friends.

My motto: Be Caring, Be Daring!

Random Artwork & Crafts

Around Rochester: Photography

Acrylic Painting: Awaken

Part of photography spread in Rochester Magazine

Owls Painting