Faces are fascinating!
A contemporary painter based in the West Midlands, Elizabeth is passionate about representing the human form and honed her life drawing skills at the St. Ives School of Painting. She relishes the challenge of capturing a figure’s naturally intriguing shapes, angles, lines and poses. It is fascinating how the slightest change of a brushstroke can alter the facial expression and therefore the mood of a painting.
Elizabeth's love for all things vintage fuels her fascination with the social histories behind everyday items. Her extensive collection of vintage clothing is often directly featured in her paintings, or used as inspiration for colour, pattern or a backdrop to a figure. She also draws inspiration from old family photographs, transforming forgotten portraits into lively, vibrant paintings. Her work reflects snippets of happy nostalgia, blending the charm of vintage fashion with dynamic facial expressions and poses.