About The Artist
Hi! My name is Betsy Barry and I am an artist specializing in colored pencil drawings and fiber creations. I am an award-winning SBA Fellow, an Elected Artist at the Lyme Art Association, and have been teaching for over 15 years. My work aims to celebrate the intricate beauty of the natural world, capturing the delicate details of plants, flowers, and organic forms and celebrating the bright, joyful colors around me.
My artwork is reflected through a variety of projects, coming to life in a range of nature-inspired products. I offer a curated collection of tea towels, napkins, stationery and trays that are perfect as gifts or as everyday essentials. Each piece reflects my deep appreciation for craftsmanship, nature, and art that is meant to be lived with.
My newest offerings highlight my love of textiles, celebrating textures and bright colors in my wool hooked designs—each item designed to bring beauty into your daily rituals.
All of my artwork is made simply with care and by hand, celebrating the joy found in creating!
If you are someone looking to license or commission images for your project, please reach out directly to me, I would love to partner with you!
My Background
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Pencil & Wool, Co-Owner and Artist: Opened a Flagship store in February 2026 featuring original art, products & gifts, art supplies, and creative events. Located at 12 Main Street, Essex, CT.
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SBA Fellow: I am a Fellow Member of the Society of Botanical Artists (UK)
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Elected Artist and Online Instructor at the Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme, CT
At our store on our opening day!
Exhibitions, Events, & Honors
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June 2026, Juried acceptance, Newport Flower Show
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Congratulations, Elected Artist Show Lyme Art Association January 2026
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October 2025 Juried status to Elected Artist, Lyme Art Association
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July 2025 Juried acceptance, Lyme Art Association Red Exhibition
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July 2025 GNSI Conference Presenter/Workshop Instructor Bridgewater State College
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April 2025 Juried acceptance, Lyme Art Association Ship to Shore, Marine Exhibition
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March 2025 Juried acceptance, SBA 40th Anniversary Exhibition Plantae 2025
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December 2024 Juried acceptance, ASBA A More Abundant Future Botanical Art World Wide at Foundry Art Center St. Charles, MO opening April 2025
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October 2024 Juried acceptance, GNSI annual exhibit
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June-Sept 2024 Juried acceptance, Plantae 2024, SBA Exhibit
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June 2024 Newport Flower Show
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June 2024 Cohasset Art Festival, Cohasset MA
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June 2024 Fine Day Faire, South Salem NY
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Feb 2024 CT Flower Show, Hartford CT
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July 2023 Newport Flower Show
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January 2023 Accepted Fellow Member of the Society of Botanical Artists, UK
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August 2022 Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, WINNER BEST IN SHOW
Featured Offerings
I love working in colored pencil and consider it to be my main medium! Click above to check out my collections.
What does an artist do for a hobby? Other kinds of art of course! Check out some of my pieces here!
I have been an instructor for 15 years and counting, working with students in-person and on-line. Interested in taking a class? Click the link above!
I love partnering with new brands! Click here for more info.
Click above to see my product offerings.
Contact
Licensing, collaborations and commissions welcome, lets work together! For more information about any of the following, reach out here or stop by my storefront, Pencil & Wool on Main Street in Essex, CT:
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Custom Illustrations like garden favorites, bridal bouquets, buildings/locations, pets
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Licensing and Surface Designs for packaging or product illustrations
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Custom Bags & Wool designs