‘Drawn to Nature’

Featured on the cover of The Pen Woman, Fall 2025 (oil, 30×40)

“Drawn to Nature” merges human form with marine life, reflecting the artist’s unique perspective as both pilot and scuba diver. This oil on canvas captures the profound connection between humanity and nature, explored through ethereal underwater elements and soaring birds — bridging the depths and skies that the artist knows intimately.

Beatrice Athanas is a member-at-large living in Winter Park, Florida. As a contemporary realistic painter, she explores nature in vibrant colors and intricate compositions in oil and acrylic. Extensive European travels inspire her emotionally resonant work, which reflects themes of memory, promise, and travel. Showcased in prestigious exhibits and solo shows, her art has won numerous awards and is held by collectors worldwide, including Walt Disney World. Learn more on her website.