Brad Betts Exhibition: Blue Skies & Shimmering Seas

On View June 20 – July 20, 2025

Blue Skies, Shimmering Seas

Presenting Blue Skies, Shimmering Seas, a luminous five-year journey through Santa Barbara as seen through the eyes of celebrated marine artist Brad Betts. A Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists, Betts brings his East Coast mastery to the California coastline with a series of plein air paintings that capture the region’s radiant light, lush gardens, and iconic architecture.

Blue Skies, Shimmering Seas returns on Friday, June 20 with a special offering of the most recent en plein air paintings by Brad Betts, inspired by the Preview Weekend’s events.

From golden-hour coastlines to sunlit bougainvillea, Betts’s plein air paintings evoke the rhythm, beauty, and soul of the American Riviera.

On View June 20 – July 20, 2025

New Paintings: Santa Barbara

Brad is kicking off a solo show in Santa Barbara with 4 new 30”x40” paintings and a 4-day preview weekend full of events!

Preview Weekend Thursday June 5 to Sunday June 8, 2025

Schedule of Events:

  • June 5, 5-8 pm - VIP Meet and Greet; Exhibition Opening Reception

  • June 6, 5-7 pm - Artist Talk & Live Painting Demonstration

  • June 7, 10-12 pm - Painting Santa Barbara, en plein air

  • June 8, 10-12 pm - Painting Santa Barbara, en plein air

Contact Art & Soul Gallery to RSVP and get details for each event!