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Oklahoma, United States

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19 years
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Last updated on 26 Jun, 2021

My sister Rose and I started drawing as children. We spent hours drawing on notebook paper. I drew lines, circles, and squares. While Rose drew whimsical characters, and purple flowers.

In high school, I became obsessed with drawing fashion. I attended a private school and wore uniforms. I dreamed of all the clothes I would wear that were not plaid.

I attended a small school in Texas and obtained an Associates in Fashion Design. Potential employers did not take me seriously. I was 19 upon graduation, they thought I was too young. So, I started doing freelance illustration and pursued other interests.

Ten years later I became a flight attendant. And in 1995 I was injured in turbulence. There was so much uncertainty, and my doctors were not sure I would ever be able to return to work. I would often take photos of illustrations to show my primary care physician. And one day when I was particularly sad and wondering what I would do next, I asked her "what am I going to do?" And she took the photos that I had brought in to show her and stuck them in my face and said, "you will do this!" She suggested I paint. I had never painted. And I thought she was crazy. Who would buy my work?

The next day I bought art supplies and did my first painting. A few days later I had some friends over for dinner. They ranted and raved over the painting. I thought I was a much better illustrator and had illustrations hanging on my walls, but no one seemed to notice them. I got commissions right away.

Nearly a year later when I returned to work, I never wondered again what I would do. My work can be found in private collections around the world.

Rose who has autism has a shop at roserefour.etsy.com. And she too has work in private collections around the world. And while I have done shows in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, Rose has done shows around the country. And in 2014 she did a show in London.

We have a shared shop with two other creatives where we sell note cards and prints. Noteworthy Crafts has been around since 1999 but we recently started collaborating with other creatives. You can find us at noteworthycrafts.etsy.com.

We lost our mom and both grandmothers to cancer. I am Rose's caregiver and together we use art to raise awareness of causes that are important to us. Including autism and cancer. Rose still likes to draw on notebook paper. And still creates whimsical characters and purple flowers along with abstracts. Feel free to contact us with questions.

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Betty Refour

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5.0 (88)

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Etsy buyer on 21 Jan, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous addition to my collection. Will definitely be ordering more!

Betty responded on 24 Jan, 2023

Thank you!

Original Painting, Orange Flowers With Brown Vase

Original Painting, Orange Flowers With Brown Vase
Debi on 26 Dec, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful piece - very fast shipping!

Betty responded on 26 Dec, 2022

Thank you!

Whimsical Landscape Painting, 6 x 6 inches

Whimsical Landscape Painting, 6 x 6 inches
Jo on 16 Oct, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Incredible!

Betty responded on 23 Oct, 2022

Thank you!

African American Woman Print 11 x 14, Black Art Poster

African American Woman Print 11 x 14, Black Art Poster
lori on 02 Aug, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Paintings were exactly as shown and Beautiful

Small Abstract Painting, Contemporary Home Decor, Original Painting on Canvas Artwork, Acrylic Painting Wall Art

Small Abstract Painting, Contemporary Home Decor, Original Painting on Canvas Artwork, Acrylic Painting Wall Art
lori on 23 Jul, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful painting exactly as pictured

Mini Painting, Mixed Media Canvas Art, Acrylic Home Decor, Original Abstract Teal Art, Small Wall Decor 6 x 6 inches

Mini Painting, Mixed Media Canvas Art, Acrylic Home Decor, Original Abstract Teal Art, Small Wall Decor 6 x 6 inches
lori on 17 Jul, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

The pictures were beautiful they were exactly as shown on the site thank you so much

Betty responded on 17 Jul, 2022

So happy you liked them! Thank you!

6 x 6 Painting, Wall Art, Contemporary Home Decor, Original Painting on Canvas Artwork, Acrylic Painting Wall Art

6 x 6 Painting, Wall Art, Contemporary Home Decor, Original Painting on Canvas Artwork, Acrylic Painting Wall Art
Becci on 09 Mar, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

This painting is gorgeous, vibrant, and so much better in person. The packaging, shipping, quality of care were all top notch. I highly recommend purchasing from this shop and intend to do so again.

SALE Possibilities - Abstract Painting 16 x 20

SALE Possibilities - Abstract Painting 16 x 20
Anne on 05 Sept, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Haven't used it yet, but I will soon, it's so lovely.

Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Note Card - Surrounded by Love

Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Note Card - Surrounded by Love
Anne on 05 Sept, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Sending this to a friend this week, love it!

Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Note Card

Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Ribbon Note Card
Anne on 27 Aug, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

So cool! Just sent this to. Friend with breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness Bouquet Note Card

Breast Cancer Awareness Bouquet Note Card

About brefour

Contemporary Original Art and Prints by Betty Refour

Sales 153

On Etsy since 2006

Contemporary Original Art and Prints by Betty Refour

Contemporary artist and caregiver for my sister who has autism.

I started drawing as a kid and pursued a degree in Fashion Design. I did freelance illustrating for 15 years. While recovering from a back injury my doctor suggested I paint as a form of therapy. I got commissions right away. My work can be found in private collections around the world.

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