NYC/NJ > Chicago > St. George, UT

312 671 3543 | 435 319 0788
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www.elizabeth.studio
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Introduction

I believe in the power of design and art to communicate powerful and meaningful messages. As a designer and artist, I strive to create aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking works. My day job as a branding consultant has enabled me to develop my understanding of design principles and how good design can be used to impact people’s lives. My passion for art has allowed me to explore and experiment with different techniques, including cubism, abstraction, and plein air. Through my work, I strive to evoke emotions, to make people think, and to bring joy to those that experience my art.

Artist’s Statement

My life is my message.

Creating is a spiritual journey and a mirror. It allows me to have a safe place to land. A way of developing the questions. A place for contemplation, discovery, and guidance. An excellent way of allowing, through my intuitive conversation with my art, to learn and become more aware of the creation process.

Surrealism, impressionism, rich earth tones, nature, meditation, intuition, and unconditional self-love influence me.

Art provides a way of knowing, being, and becoming.

EDUCATION

1998: New York Studio School: Summer drawing marathon, NYC, NY

2003: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) :
Bachelor in Fine Arts in Visual Communication & Traditional Media, Chicago, IL
2001-2003 Leadership Award – The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

2019: Utah State University: Master Remote Work Professional Certificate

Grants and Awards

2023    Creative Aging Grant – For Lifetime Arts Trained Participants – Utah Division of Arts & Museums

2023     Women’s Influence Network – 2023 Woman to Watch

2022     Certified Change Leader/Change Leader Institute – Utah Division of Arts & Museums

2022    Creative Aging Grant – For Lifetime Arts Trained Participants – Utah Division of Arts & Museums

Exhibitions

2024     “Begin Again” | Solo Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2023     “Gestural Abstraction” Painting & Drawing | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2023     “Inspired by Water” Painting & Art Installation | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2023     “Herstory” Painting | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2022     “Wood to Paper” Painting | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2022     “Art for Art’s Sake” Art Installation | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2022     “The Natural World” Painting | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2021     “Smile the Art is Watching” Painting | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2021     “Art at the End | Group Exhibit, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2020     “Cosmic Realms” Painting | Solo Exhibition, ART Provides Studio & Gallery

2001     “Pieces of Paterson” Photography | Group Show, WPU Power Art Gallery, Wayne, NJ

Commissions

2021     “Graduation,”  Painted portrait, Acrylic on wood, Private Collection, Springdale, UT

2020     “Jynx,” Painted portrait, Acrylic painting on wood, Private Collection,  St George, UT

2019     “Spider Realm,” Ink on Hyde Drum, Private Collection, SLC, UT

Collections

2023     “She Gestures,” Pastel on Paper, Private Collection, St George, UT

2022     “Mindless,” Ink on Paper, Private Collection, St George, UT

2002     “Ready Freddy,” Mixed Media on Canvas, Private Collection, Philadelphia, PA

2001     “Dream,” Mixed Media on Canvas, Private Collection, Wayne, NJ

Current Gallery Representation

2019-2023     ART Provides Studio & Gallery

Professional organizations

• Utah Cultural Alliance
• Utah Division of Arts & Museums
• ART Provides Studio & Gallery
• Womenn’s Influence Network
• Arts to Zion

Experience

Fine Artist & Curator
ART Provides Gallery & Studio
2016- Present

• Curated 9 Exhibits in the past year and personally handled over 180K in art sales
• Created commissioned art and murals
• Gave talks & workshops

Creative Director & Graphic Designer
Creative Well Design
2003- Present

• Develop an in-depth understanding of client needs by cultivating and maintaining long-lasting relationships in order to strategize a creative plan to help their business grow
• Artistic leadership, mentoring, and business brand coaching
• Brand IP creation
• Presentation Design
• Social Media Marketing Web Design
• Product Design, Product Photography, & Video
• Traditional Skills
  • Drawing, Illustration
  • Cintiq Tablet
  • Painting & Murals
• Software Skills
  • Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom
• Full-Service Strategies
  • Communications Strategy
  • Brand Development
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Campaign Creation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Print Production
  • Bilingual English/Spanish

Manager of Creative
Medical Library Association (MLA)
2005-2019

Remote In-house designer and art director of print and digital products, publications, marketing, advertising, and annual meeting materials for the MLA. The main priorities have been to develop the brand image of the association and increase visibility and membership worldwide.