Pamela Beaverson
“I love problem solving, which for me is one of the biggest draws of making art. Visually recreating how I feel and what I see is a problem that I never fully solve. There is always more to learn. I can always do better. Making art is the perfect blend of expressing the analytical and creative sides of myself.” – Pamela Beaverson
When Pamela Beaverson first came to Oregon’s High Desert, it was love at first sight. Now, open skies and the subtle colors of the sagebrush steppe are common subjects in her paintings. She is happiest when her palette is covered with the subtle greens and violets that are the language of the high desert.
More About Me
I’m Pamela Beaverson, an artist and illustrator whose work is deeply inspired by the natural world. I’m best known for my oil paintings of the Great Basin, where I explore subtle greens, violets, and expansive skies that reflect the quiet beauty of open landscapes. My lifelong connection to nature began in the wetlands and forests of Michiana, where I spent my early years exploring and observing native plants and animals. That curiosity led to my first nature illustrations—pressed leaves turned into a handmade tree ID book—and eventually shaped both my fine art and career as a biological illustrator.
I’ve created interpretive illustrations for exhibits from Alaska to the Caribbean, and my paintings have been exhibited at galleries and institutions including the Oakland Museum, the Smithsonian, and throughout the Pacific Northwest. When I’m not painting plein air or working in the studio, I serve on the Board of the Plein Air Painters of Oregon (PAPO) and am an active member of the High Desert Art League and Oil Painters of America (OPA).
With a background in printmaking and scientific communication, and a toolkit ranging from graphite to Adobe Illustrator to JavaScript, I bring a unique blend of traditional techniques and digital skills to my creative process.
