Beth Livingston is an artist and Paralympic athlete, educator, and mother of two terrific children residing in Bozeman, Montana. Beth received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1989, and a degree and teaching certificate from the Bank Street College of Education the same year.
Her art runs the gamut: from whimsical to academic: utilizing found objects combined with painterly brushstrokes. Beth has a keen sense of design which is apparent in her work, and often surprises the viewer with her unconventional uses of materials. Always thought provoking, yet pleasing to the eye, Beth continues to charm the viewers of her art with her sense of whimsy and surprise.
As an athlete, Beth has competed and received National medals in both the sports of Nordic and Alpine skiing. She is sponsored by one of the leaders in outdoor technical gear: Patagonia,; she serves as a world-class competitor in her sport and a resource for product testing and design.
Beth also gives back to her community locally and nationwide by volunteering to teach other disabled athletes and Veterans in a variety of sports such as water and snow skiing, biking and sled hockey.
In her beautiful home studio, you can find Beth teaching art to the young and the young at heart, and creating her own form of magic: her mixed media magical creations.
Originally from Princeton, New Jersey, Livingston grew up enjoying family ski trips, which sparked her love for the sport. After graduating from Parsons and moving to Montana in 1989 to immerse herself in ski culture, her life changed with the accident. Yet, her “intense spirit and resolve” drove her to redefine herself as an athlete and artist. She has spoken about how her participation in Paralympic sports enriched her life, offering a wealth of experiences and connections that she treasures deeply.
Livingston’s story is one of overcoming adversity with grit and grace. Whether on the slopes or in the studio, she embodies a philosophy of focusing on inner strength and the support of those around her, rather than perceived limitations. Her legacy as a Paralympian, artist, and educator continues to inspire.