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An artist sitting in their art studio, a green, pink, and yellow alligator painting hangs on the wall, A painting of hot pink and purple flamingoes in a yin and yang symbol also hangs behind her, and a pink and blue painting of a white poodle is on her easel. Her desk has a variety of art tools, paint brushes, an original antique barbie doll and books.

BETH  COX   STEPHENS

ABOUT ME

Beth Cox Stephens is a painter based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She uses acrylics to capture her dreams on canvas. She seeks out sunlight and beauty and finds the most playful ways to observe the modern world. 

Stephens uses vibrant colors to make artwork that’s full of whimsy and wonder.   Her colorful creations bring happiness and light to everyday life.  Her work gives you permission to daydream and invites you to have fun.  Stephens explores ways to escape the expectations that society puts on people. 

Before becoming an artist Stephens was an elementary school teacher.  Teaching made her realize how much society pushes to standardize people into predetermined shapes while categorizing them by test score. She wants to show that we all have a variety of valuable skills other than just what we were tested on as children. Everyone has value and talent to share with the world.

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A woman in a top covered in yellow daisies, with a mustard yellow shirt, she sits in a chair with her arms crossed and chin resting on one hand.
a whimsical painting of a white poodle with hints of pink sitting at a salon chair with hair rollers in her hair and on her ears. She reads Garden and Gun while waiting for her curlers to set. The painting has gray, greens, pink, and magenta hues.
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A painting of Waffle House on the Beach in Biloxi, Mississippi on Highway 90. The painting has a purple road and parking lot, the sky is a mix of pinks and peach colors with clouds full of light blue and highlights of yellow. The beach has a stand on it that says Get Wet. There are trees in the parking lot.

Would you LOVE a piece of art made especially for you?

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Commissions for custom pieces of art by Charlotte Artist Beth Cox Stephens are available

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I love painting pet portraits, portraits of children, painting homes, treasured items, and just about anything else. E-mail me at bethcoxstephens@gmail.com 

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About

P R I N T   S H O P

 I've turned my paintings into prints!  I offer fine art giclee prints in a variety of sizes to fit your home decor and design needs. Shop prints on my website or if you're local to Charlotte e-mail or DM me for  in town pick up options

fine art prints in various sizes of a colorful alligator painted in greens, yellows, and pinks
a table with art prints on display. there's a painting of a pig with lipstick on and a painting of a colorful crab.

O P E N   S T U D I O

My colorful art studio is at Activation Studios in Charlotte, NC.

 

Join me each month for our Final Fridays Open Studios at Activation Studios on the Arts+ Campus in Plaza Midwood. These are the final Friday of the month from 5-11 pm.

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Or contact me for a studio tour at bethcoxstephens@gmail.com

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Activation Studios 

2304 The Plaza

Charlotte, NC 28205

a woman standing in an art studio surrounded by colorful paintings on the wall at Activation Studios
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CHARLOTTE  SHOUT!

In the spring of 2025, Beth Cox Stephens was one of 13 artist's chosen for Charlotte Shout! Festival's Eggs on Parade exhibit in Uptown Charlotte, NC at The Green.

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My egg focused on the endangered animal, Komodo dragons. I love that fairy tale dragons are magical creatures that don’t exist, but Komodo dragons are real. When I found out about them as a kid it made me feel like magic is all around us if we pay attention.

M U R A L S

colorful outdoor mural painting of personified plants under a rainbow

Are you looking for a Muralist in Charlotte, North Carolina?

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I can turn your plain walls into exciting colorful magical pieces of art.  I'd love to paint your next mural.  I can do private in home murals and business murals.  

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If you're looking for a whimsical charlotte muralist, contact me. 

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bethcoxstephens@gmail.com

colorful outdoor mural painting of personified plants under a rainbow
more about Beth Cox Stephens

I am a whimsical representational artists located in Charlotte looking to bring joy to you.  My work is meant to be playful.  I want you to remember what it feels like to be a child full of wonder and awe. 

 

I love painting toys from the 90s and early 2000s.  They represent a moment in time that was full of optimism and play.  I enjoy playing with the constant changes of life and time.  They are a play with the impermanence of everything in our lives. 

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Beanie Babies are a moment in time.  They are a reminder to stay present in the current moment. 

a painting of a purple beanie baby bear. The princess Diana beanie baby. purple stuffed animal bear art beanie baby art

M A R K E T S

An artist selling colorful art prints at a market under a cute yellow umbrella with glowing string lights. art of mcdonalds chicken mcnuggets, twiggy, kermit the frog, crabs, and a lighthosue

My art has been popping up in Markets all over Charlotte, NC recently. 

 

You may have seen my art in the SHOUT! Lounge in Uptown, NoDa Bizzare, Front Porch Sundays in South End, Nebel's Night Alley, or with Manifest Market at Optimist Hall. 

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I share my events calendar on instagram @bethcoxstephens if you're interested in finding me around town.  

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