The Artist
Here lies the ART in Wasatch Art and Photography.
I have been drawing since I was 15 years old. My father taught me how to draw and shade and how to bring photos to life using different techniques he learned as an artist growing up. I am eternally grateful to my father for teaching me how to draw and for being my biggest fan. I can recall when I was younger, after I would complete a new art piece and my father would see my new piece on the wall . He would leave an inspirational note or a kind critique attached to my newest piece. Taking the time to say "Awesome job Liz, or "Great job, needs more shading here" I always loved seeing those special notes, because I knew he was proud of me.
As an adult, I have had the privilege of showing my work many times in Northern Utah. A couple I can recall are as follows: The RAW art show in SLC, 2018. The Ogden Art Stroll, 2020. Barrel and Stave in Logan, Utah, 2024.
As I write this blog am currently prepping to be the featured artist at Grounds for coffee in Ogden Utah for the month of August. I am always so grateful for these events and being able to show my work to the community. I am very proud of my art work and though it sits very nicely in my home art studio, there is just something special about being able to share your art work with someone else. Letting them feel their feelings as they figure out what the piece means to them and always wondering if they have the same feelings that you felt when drawing it.
As of this year, 2026, I have gone full time as an artist and photographer. I am so grateful for the opportunity and for my husband. I thank him for providing for us while I pursue my happiness and explore the art world full time! I am grateful that he pushed me to do what makes me happy when I was so burned out of the medical field. This year has been so full of oppertunities and I am so excited to see what comes next!
Thank you.
-Liz
Learning from the OG.
This is one of my fathers drawings . He drew this for his mother in 1967 when he was in the marine corps stationed in Beaufort, South Carolina. He gave her the postcard you see in the bottom right side of the drawing, which says "keep this postcard somewhere safe and remember that I have not forgotten you." My grandmother kept that postcard and later my father delivered this massive portrait of Marilyn Monroe to her for a birthday present. I idolized this drawing as a child and after my grandmother passed away, my father handed this down to me.
The Virus 2020
Oh 2020. The year of fear, the unknown, chaos and darkness, We were threatened with death and sickness daily, The confusion and fear was widespread. I worked in healthcare at the time and I saw the ugliest sides of humanity... I was furloughed early on during the pandemic and I searched for inspiration to keep me going, I found a photo by Dan Kara and it spoke to me. After researching the symbolism within the photograph, I knew I needed to draw it.
The Symbolism
A crying nun: Liberation and challenge, symbolic of approaching an uncomfortable situation.. A situation you will later be freed from after you accept the challenge.
Cherry blossoms: represent times of renewal and optimism.
This was everything. This art piece kept me sane and gave me hope in 2020. It is one of my most meaningful pieces.
Even in these chains you can't stop me 2018
If you listen to metal music you must check out In this moment. Maria Brink is the frontwoman for the rock band. She is a VISION. I love her dark, gothic, witch-like aesthetic concepts. The lyrics in her music usually center on female empowerment, overcoming darkness and deep psychological struggles. She is my vibe and everything I wish I could be. Because I too am strange and unusual.
Consecrated to God 2014
My name Elizabeth, loosely translates to "consecrated to God". I never really understood the meaning because I am not someone who believes in organized religion. Consecrated to God means to be "set apart, made sacred, and dedicated to the holy service". This is one of my biggest pieces and my first one that I have fallen truly in love with. I decided to name it this because my art to me is sacred.
This piece was inspired by an incredible artist named Nicolaus Ferry. When I saw it, I had to recreate it. I altered his drawing and made it my own.
The battle won 2016
In many of my artist statements I tell a story of strong women because that is whatI love to draw the most. Fierceness, strength, beauty, and courage.
Women who have been in the trenches of war. Battles internal and external that rip through us, leaving us tattered and warn, This piece represents that warrior with in us after the war has ended. Scarred and tired but still the battle was won.
Whether it is the battle from Trauma, SA, mental illness, or other. We will rise again. Stronger and ready for the fight.
Something fun about this piece is the edges of the portrait are burned and charred with fire. A bold move to do after I finished the piece, but fortune favors the bold.
