fine art connoisseur 2018
May / June 2018

Fine Art Connoisseur
"Betsy Ashton: Portraying Immigrants' Stories"

May, 2018

"Portraits of Immigrants"
Thirteen / WNET-TV news video

Jun 2016

Ashton's portrait in a very prominent spot at the U.S. Embassy in London.

Nov 2014

Unveiling the portrait of Ambassador Lader, at the U.S. Embassy in London. Click image to see photos.

Sep 2014

Photographer Peter Krogh captured this scene in my studio in September, when a PBS video crew led by director Jon Hornbacher, seen here behind the cameraman, followed me around for two days. They were shooting a 60-second spot that will soon air on PBS stations nationwide. I have supported public television actively for many years. As a TV news reporter-turned-artist, I can speak with authority about the high quality of journalism and excellent coverage of the arts that PBS continually delivers. —Betsy Ashton

Mar 2013

Betsy was prominently featured in the March 2013 issue of Sirulian News, published by Sirulians, Inc., an organization of veteran journalists.

2012

In 2012, Betsy Ashton was commissioned to paint the official portrait of Philip Lader, former U.S. Ambassador to the Court of Saint James's, for the collection of the United States Embassy in Grosvenor Square, London.

Nov 10, 2011

Times Ledger, Queens, New York
"A Portraitist Behind the Lens"

Aug 2011

American Artist Studios
"Create a Space That You Won't Want to Leave"

The Reverend Fleming Rutledge

The Reverend Fleming Rutledge

The Reverend Fleming Rutledge
Private Family Collection
Rye Brook, New York
Oil on linen 40” x 30″

“It would be hard to imagine a painter who works harder to get just the right likeness. That’s the reason I wanted Betsy to do my portrait in the first place — her skill with likeness. She was endlessly patient as we worked together to make every detail right. My family and I are thrilled with the result, and the way she’s captured the character of my vocation.” —The Rev. Fleming Rutledge

On display at The National Arts Club, in Gramercy Park, New York City, through March 27, 2020 as part of the club’s annual Exhibiting Artist Members’ exhibition.