mixed media

I began creating my mixed media assemblages from a desire to express the thoughts, feelings and emotions that were appearing in my life, dreams and meditations.

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wearable art

After seeing the abundance of small treasurers laying on the work bench left over from my larger mixed media assemblages, I began to transform these small treasures into wearable art.

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angels

These guardian angels have become my gift of choice for baby and house warming gifts. Each angel has a name and a story.

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Welcome to Monkey Girl Artwork

Artist Betsy Halford creates intriguing one-of-a-kind mixed media, assemblage art from simple “treasures” she finds and repurposes and combines with oil and acrylic paints and sometimes wax.

Take a look around and get lost in the creative imaginings of Betsy Halford.

News and Events

I am participating in the Degenerate Art Project II exhibit at Stormwater Studios. The show opens on February 11 and goes through February 28. The Opening Reception is Feb 12 from 6:30-8:30. Jasper Project Guild Members are invited to a Preview Event that same day...

2026 Columbia Open Studios

Columbia Open Studios will be held March 28 & 29, 2026. This will be my fourth year participating in this event. I hope you will make a plan to stop by to see my new work. Date and times are Saturday, March 28, from 10:00-6:00 and Sunday, March 29, from...