Work samples
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And She RestsThis mixed media piece uses colored pencils, ink and watercolor to define the figure. Created in 2023, this painting is part of a new series of works I have begun involving the human figure in nature. In combining the figure and landscape, I have encompassed my love and passion for our world and people. I am greatly influenced by my own daily encounters with nature during walks or hikes and drawing from the live model. The figure finds itself relaxed in and part of the landscape. The union of these two is a natural combination since we are a part of the natural world.
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Watching and Waiting"Watching and Waiting" is as much about the future of our forests as it is about the two children in the painting. The two children in this painting are observing the forest and stream. Likewise, the younger generation is watching and waiting to see what the adults are doing with our world; our environment. The imagery is both from actual references from my own hikes and from memories of lighting and trees from various other hikes. The painting is not of any specific place but of a culmination of feelings and memories of many different hikes through forests.
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Lead the WayThis oil painting is about following the good path. Symbolically, it is the path of life. The trees are made to appear as though they can join the walk. The trees represent people surrounded by beauty and all things good. Although they stand independently, they are not alone.
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Just Before I Wake_wm_0.jpgThis mixed media piece was created using, primarily, acrylic paint on wood with colored pencil and ink. This painting is part of a new series of works I have begun involving the human figure and nature. In combining these two, I have encompassed my love and passion for our world and people. I am greatly influenced by my own daily encounters with nature during walks or hikes and my time spent drawing the live model. The figure finds itself relaxed in this dreamlike landscape. Although quite natural for people to be in a natural surroundings, the combination of figure and landscape lends itself to a dream quality. It is surreal yet is a normal combination of humanity as part of the natural world.
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About Elizabeth
Born and raised in Washington, DC, I now live and create in my Howard County home and studio.
I work in a variety of media but the bulk of my work is in watercolor, oil, or ink. Other works are completed using acrylic paint, colored pencil, encaustic wax and any combination of these, along with etching and relief printmaking. Many of my works are in private collections throughout the United States.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Art Education, with an emphasis on… more
outdoor images, trees
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The Road HomeIn this oil painting, the trees line the path, guiding the viewer to the bright horizon. The Road Home is intended to be a happy escape where light bathes the surroundings and provides a sense of hope. -
The Gathering.jpgWatercolor. The trees standing together in this painting represent a family gathering. -
Stick TogetherOil painting on canvas. These birds on a branch represent community sticking together to make the best of all that they experience. -
A Hike with YouOil on wood, all the best parts of taking a hike are in this painting: lush greenery, stones to cross a creek, bright skies, shaded walkways. The viewer is invited to follow the path into this oasis. -
Two of a KindIn this watercolor painting. the two trees in the forefront represent a close, happy, couple. Seemingly open arms, they prepare for an embrace. -
LotusIn this surreal painting, I have combined real tree bark with traditional watercolor techniques for the trunk of the tree. This tree has the face and arms of a human female. Her braids are the limbs of the tree, her trunk is the tree's trunk. She presents the lotus blossom, a symbol of strength, purity and enlightenment, to the viewer. -
Where They MeetAcrylic on wood, this painting uses blue trees to represent human characters gathering to meet and talk outdoors. There is an intimacy as they lean toward one another. -
Step into the LightThis watercolor painting creates more of a fantasy image of texture, color and light. The trees bathe in the light together, much as sunbathing friends at a beach.
tiny paintings
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Broken FenceInspired by the fall colors of Maine, this piece is completed in acrylic paint. Created during the covid19 pandemic, there is great emotion in the fact that this house sits alone, shaded by a dark mountain yet presented with the field of color and beauty. The broken fence tumbles, off track yet still stands in part. -
A Slice of HeavenOur one solace, aside from each other, is to get outdoors and see the wonderful colors of nature that seem to ignore this pandemic and, instead, revel in the absence of humanity interfering with nature. Outdoors, pandemic or not, always an inspiration to me and my senses. In this small acrylic painting, I capture some of the colors that make me marvel at nature. -
A Space of Our OwnCreated during the pandemic, and in the midst of isolation, it is more a dream mixed with a memory of canoeing on the water with my spouse rather than stuck in a house with limited ability to be out and about. Being out on the water with nobody else around was a favored idea until we were given no choice but to be on our own with nobody else around. Completed in ink and watercolor, I show the peace and tranquility of having a space which we can call our own. -
A Cloud Hangs OverA Cloud Hangs Over illustrates the feeling of being lucky in this open, outdoor environment but, inside that singular house, a cloud looms. This cloud, of course, represents the pandemic. Completed in ink and watercolor, it stands less than 2 inches high. -
The Path HomeIn this tiny painting which is a mere 2 inches high, there is a larger story of what is going on in American society during this pandemic. On the left, they gather as sheep, on the right, they isolate quietly in their home. In the middle is a path between them that is to be navigated during this pandemic. It is a straight and narrow path to be followed without veering too far in any one direction off of the path that will bring us home safely.
people
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PerseaThe title of this acrylic painting “Persea” references both the plant leaves and the figure in the painting. Persea is both a genus of evergreens and references the "persea" tree of Egypt, considered sacred. It is thought that the name Perseus, the Greek mythological hero, is derived from this plant name, persea. -
Remembering"Remembering" is a watercolor about loss. The Gerbera Daisy stands for innocence and purity, some of which we lose when we lose someone very close to us. But the Gerbera Daisy represents beauty and cheerfulness, as well. Those memories, remembering a great love lost, are beautiful and can bring some cheer to a sad heart. The light in the window, also, provides a sense of hope for brighter days, as the girl sits stoicly, accepting what has happened. -
InnocenceThis watercolor painting is that of a mother and child. Or is it the mother? The figure behind the child is comforting, with hands embracing the child, if not the mother than a mother figure. The innocent gaze shows trust in the comfort being given. -
Pansée (Thought)This watercolor painting is about self reflection. The title, Pansée, is French for 'thought'. A play on this word is used in the creation of the flower behind the two figures, a pansy. -
The MeetingThis watercolor painting was created during the beginning of the Covid19 pandemic. The idea of meeting up with a friend seemed so taboo, I created a painting out of the longing to meet with a friend. Hidden between the trees, these two figures join in the shadows for a moment of camaraderie as the trees watch on. -
BuddiesThis watercolor portrait shows the close relationship between a young boy and his pet cat. Their bodies entwine and seem to meld together in their closeness. -
SheThis relief print, handpainted in watercolor is illuminated in bright colors of self reflection. It's about looking at yourself and seeing the best and brightest reflection back.
mixed media
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Lie Down on the PathThis mixed media piece uses colored pencils, ink and watercolor to define the figure. I have incorporated some of my own hand painted papers as collage in the landscape. This painting is part of a new series of works I have begun involving the human figure and nature. In combining these two, I have encompassed my love and passion for our world and people. I am greatly influenced by my own daily encounters with nature during walks or hikes and my time spent drawing the live model. The figure finds itself relaxed in the landscape. The figure's right leg melds into the path as she relaxes with her right arm in the treetops. The melding of these two is surreal yet is a natural combination of humanity as part of the natural world.
