Beth Dacey has studied painting at the museum schools at the DeCordova, in Lincoln, MA and at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. She has a BA and MA from Boston College and, for a number of years, taught writing and literature there. She is a member of the Copley Society of Art and the Newburyport Art Association. Beth now lives in Newbury, Massachusetts and has a studio at Artists' Muse Studio, 9 Water Street, Amesbury, MA.

artist statement
I am inspired by vintage, black and white photographs, including many family photos. These photos tell me stories from the past. They offer clues in context, posture, clothing and subtle gestures. As the images filter through me and make their way onto the canvas, by way of color, stroke, perspective, and composition, they come to life for me. They become characters in an evolving narrative. My hope is that each painting will tell a story to you as well.