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Meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a multi-medium artist based in Benicia, California. Elizabeth is inspired by her intuition, thoughts, dreams, and a natural creative stream of consciousness that flows the days and months before and during her creative projects. Astrology, Feng Shui, and energy have a big importance on her process, timing and environment in which she works. Elizabeth has been creating for many years but after a trip to Iceland she was inspired to fully express her art with an emphasis on mediums where she can create visual representations of her artistic intuition. With this goal for creation in mind, ceramics has become Elizabeth’s primary medium.
Creative energy is innate in Elizabeth. When it comes to her physical surroundings, she enjoys having beautiful meaningful objects that enhance the energy of a space. With over a decade of experience in Meditation and Clairvoyant training from Berkeley Psychic Institute and Intuitive Way in Walnut Creek, Elizabeth takes the energy within and surrounding us in consideration with her creative process.
Elizabeth is an entrepreneur at heart. Previously Elizabeth owned her own business in the Napa Valley. Since retiring, she has since refocused her entrepreneurial spirit on her artistic endeavors. Alongside a relocation to Benicia, California, Elizabeth’s artwork has blossomed. Throughout her adulthood Elizabeth expressed herself through collaging, beading, and interior decorating. Since her move she has explored even more mediums, such as ceramics, enamel and water color.
Today Elizabeth can be found sharing her unique pieces with a wide variety of audiences. From featuring pieces in local galleries, to sharing her work on social media, Elizabeth is a pillar in her artistic community. Elizabeth’s goal is for anyone who interacts with her art to feel the magic and inspiration in her pieces and that they will ignite, awaken, and inspire you.
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It’s been a slow week in the studio as I’ve been healing from a sciatic flare-up. Taking it easy, but I did spend a couple of hours glazing a small series I created a few weeks ago—excited to see how they turn out!
Tuning into my heart space and checking in with how I feel in each moment is my guiding compass. I wear many hats in my daily life, and that ever-changing landscape is where I find both solace and inspiration. Must be my Uranus in the 10th house at play—always keeping my path unconventional, ever-evolving, and led by intuition!
#StudioLife #ArtistAtWork #CreativeProcess #Ceramics #GlazingDay #TrustTheProcess #AstrologyInArt #HandmadeWithHeart #HealingAndCreating #igniteawakeninspire
It’s been a slow week in the studio as I’ve been healing from a sciatic flare-up. Taking it easy, but I did spend a couple of hours glazing a small series I created a few weeks ago—excited to see how they turn out!
Tuning into my heart space and checking in with how I feel in each moment is my guiding compass. I wear many hats in my daily life, and that ever-changing landscape is where I find both solace and inspiration. Must be my Uranus in the 10th house at play—always keeping my path unconventional, ever-evolving, and led by intuition!
#StudioLife #ArtistAtWork #CreativeProcess #Ceramics #GlazingDay #TrustTheProcess #AstrologyInArt #HandmadeWithHeart #HealingAndCreating #igniteawakeninspire
Fresh from the kiln and ready for glazing! These crow luminaries will soon be lighting up the gallery starting March 29th! Can’t wait to see them finished! ✨🐦⬛ #HandmadeArt #CeramicLuminaries #SculpturalCeramics #CrowMagic #StudioProcess #WorkInProgress #igniteawakeninspire
Fresh from the kiln and ready for glazing! These crow luminaries will soon be lighting up the gallery starting March 29th! Can’t wait to see them finished! ✨🐦⬛ #HandmadeArt #CeramicLuminaries #SculpturalCeramics #CrowMagic #StudioProcess #WorkInProgress #igniteawakeninspire
Relaxed studio vibes today—spent the day mulling over whether to kick off or continue projects. Then, just as the day was winding down, inspiration hit! I decided to recreate a piece I’ve been thinking about. Using coil construction, I’ll spend the next few days building the framework before adding all the fine details Excited for this weekend project! ✨😊🎨
#StudioLife #WeekendProject #ArtInProgress #CoilConstruction #CreativeProcess #SculptureWork #ceramicsculpture #igniteawakeninspire
Relaxed studio vibes today—spent the day mulling over whether to kick off or continue projects. Then, just as the day was winding down, inspiration hit! I decided to recreate a piece I’ve been thinking about. Using coil construction, I’ll spend the next few days building the framework before adding all the fine details Excited for this weekend project! ✨😊🎨
#StudioLife #WeekendProject #ArtInProgress #CoilConstruction #CreativeProcess #SculptureWork #ceramicsculpture #igniteawakeninspire
Busy day in the studio—finishing up pieces and exploring new ideas! Playing around with some mug designs ☕️and a few other projects. Loving my tabletop slab roller from Northstar—it’s a game-changer for small spaces! I highly recommend getting the widest one if you’re considering it. Fingers crossed these test pieces turn out as planned!
#CeramicStudio #HandmadeMugs #PotteryProcess #SlabRoller #StudioLife #ClayCreations #ArtistAtWork #SmallBatchCeramics #igniteawakeninspire #varisgallerybenicia #beniciacalifornia
Busy day in the studio—finishing up pieces and exploring new ideas! Playing around with some mug designs ☕️and a few other projects. Loving my tabletop slab roller from Northstar—it’s a game-changer for small spaces! I highly recommend getting the widest one if you’re considering it. Fingers crossed these test pieces turn out as planned!
#CeramicStudio #HandmadeMugs #PotteryProcess #SlabRoller #StudioLife #ClayCreations #ArtistAtWork #SmallBatchCeramics #igniteawakeninspire #varisgallerybenicia #beniciacalifornia
It’s been a while since I’ve had enough clay scraps to make these Rescue Rocks! I love turning my unusable clay into heart-shaped rocks💕, and 100% of the proceeds will go to @scfoarescue to support one of our favorite local rescues.🐈✨
All of our pets have been rescues, including our sweet kitty, Marigold, who we adopted through Solano Animals. This is one small way I love to give back! Hope to have these in the gallery for our next show.
#RescueRocks #HandmadeWithHeart #SupportLocalRescue #AdoptDontShop #ClayArt #GivingBack #HeartShapedArt #SolanoFriendsOfAnimals
It’s been a while since I’ve had enough clay scraps to make these Rescue Rocks! I love turning my unusable clay into heart-shaped rocks💕, and 100% of the proceeds will go to @scfoarescue to support one of our favorite local rescues.🐈✨
All of our pets have been rescues, including our sweet kitty, Marigold, who we adopted through Solano Animals. This is one small way I love to give back! Hope to have these in the gallery for our next show.
#RescueRocks #HandmadeWithHeart #SupportLocalRescue #AdoptDontShop #ClayArt #GivingBack #HeartShapedArt #SolanoFriendsOfAnimals
And so it begins! Kicking off some R&D for my epic enameling project. Today’s studio session is all about sketching, cutting, and forming copper—laying the groundwork for what’s to come. Excited for this journey! ✨ #Enameling #Metalwork #ArtistAtWork #StudioDays #CreativeProcess #AndSoItBegins #igniteawakeninspire #thegreatworkbegins
And so it begins! Kicking off some R&D for my epic enameling project. Today’s studio session is all about sketching, cutting, and forming copper—laying the groundwork for what’s to come. Excited for this journey! ✨ #Enameling #Metalwork #ArtistAtWork #StudioDays #CreativeProcess #AndSoItBegins #igniteawakeninspire #thegreatworkbegins
“‘New Beginnings”,a ceramic relief, was one of the first pieces I created for The Year of the Snake, a collaborative show with my friend @jenniferlothrigel . It’s been an incredible journey bringing our vision to life—from the spark of an idea last November to the finished collection now on display!
Catch the show @varisgallerybenicia in downtown Benicia, open Saturdays and Sundays from 11–5. The exhibit runs until March 23rd—don’t miss it!
#YearOfTheSnake #CeramicArt #ArtExhibition #BeniciaArtScene #GalleryShow #CollaborativeArt #VarisGallery #NewBeginnings #SnakeSymbolism #SupportLocalArtists
“‘New Beginnings”,a ceramic relief, was one of the first pieces I created for The Year of the Snake, a collaborative show with my friend @jenniferlothrigel . It’s been an incredible journey bringing our vision to life—from the spark of an idea last November to the finished collection now on display!
Catch the show @varisgallerybenicia in downtown Benicia, open Saturdays and Sundays from 11–5. The exhibit runs until March 23rd—don’t miss it!
#YearOfTheSnake #CeramicArt #ArtExhibition #BeniciaArtScene #GalleryShow #CollaborativeArt #VarisGallery #NewBeginnings #SnakeSymbolism #SupportLocalArtists
Winter shenanigans with me, myself, and my camera! 🖤 When the crows start cawing, I can’t resist grabbing my camera and heading outside. A little break from the studio to capture one of my favorite birds—always an endless source of inspiration for art! 🪶✨ Who else loves crows as much as I do?
#WinterVibes #CrowLover #ArtistLife #NatureInspiration #BirdWatching #GalleryPrep #CreativeBreak #StudioPause #igniteawakeninspire
Winter shenanigans with me, myself, and my camera! 🖤 When the crows start cawing, I can’t resist grabbing my camera and heading outside. A little break from the studio to capture one of my favorite birds—always an endless source of inspiration for art! 🪶✨ Who else loves crows as much as I do?
#WinterVibes #CrowLover #ArtistLife #NatureInspiration #BirdWatching #GalleryPrep #CreativeBreak #StudioPause #igniteawakeninspire
Today, I felt called to put my hands in clay again—it’s my favorite form of meditation! New ideas are emerging, and I can’t wait to share them with you. Preparing for my next gallery show with my husband @pausedintime —stay tuned for details! Until then come enjoy our current show at the gallery—The year of the Snake! 🐍✨ #ClayArt #CreativeProcess #MeditativeArt #GalleryShow #HandsInClay #ArtistAtWork #NewBeginnings #ceramicsculpture #photography #varisgallerybenicia #beniciacalifornia #downtownbenicia #beniciaboutiquegallery
Today, I felt called to put my hands in clay again—it’s my favorite form of meditation! New ideas are emerging, and I can’t wait to share them with you. Preparing for my next gallery show with my husband @pausedintime —stay tuned for details! Until then come enjoy our current show at the gallery—The year of the Snake! 🐍✨ #ClayArt #CreativeProcess #MeditativeArt #GalleryShow #HandsInClay #ArtistAtWork #NewBeginnings #ceramicsculpture #photography #varisgallerybenicia #beniciacalifornia #downtownbenicia #beniciaboutiquegallery
Just finished these enameled earrings with a sleek, modern twist on snakes! 🐍 Loving their bold geometric vibe, plus the deep red backing adds a perfect pop of excitement. Available at the gallery @varisgallerybenicia this weekend—stop by and check them out! Open 11-5, see you there!
#EnameledJewelry #ModernDesign #SnakeInspired #HandmadeEarrings #GeometricVibes #GalleryShow #WearableArt #ArtJewelry #SupportArtists #WeekendPlans #igniteawakeninspire #beniciaboutiquegallery #beniciacalifornia #benicia #beniciaca
Just finished these enameled earrings with a sleek, modern twist on snakes! 🐍 Loving their bold geometric vibe, plus the deep red backing adds a perfect pop of excitement. Available at the gallery @varisgallerybenicia this weekend—stop by and check them out! Open 11-5, see you there!
#EnameledJewelry #ModernDesign #SnakeInspired #HandmadeEarrings #GeometricVibes #GalleryShow #WearableArt #ArtJewelry #SupportArtists #WeekendPlans #igniteawakeninspire #beniciaboutiquegallery #beniciacalifornia #benicia #beniciaca
4 hours later, and another set of enameled snake earrings is complete! 🐍✨ Balancing these tiny forms for firing has been a challenge, but they turned out absolutely fabulous! These will likely be the last pair I make—they’re way too time-consuming—but that just makes them extra special. Whoever gets these will be so lucky!
It is the Year of the Snake, after all, and I added a pop of red to the backs for a little hidden drama—like the Louboutins of earrings! 🔥 Can’t wait to see who snags these beauties.
#YearOfTheSnake #EnameledJewelry #StatementEarrings #SmallBatchArt #HandmadeJewelry #SnakeEarrings #WearableArt #SlowMade #RedAndBold #LuckyFind #igniteawakeninspire
4 hours later, and another set of enameled snake earrings is complete! 🐍✨ Balancing these tiny forms for firing has been a challenge, but they turned out absolutely fabulous! These will likely be the last pair I make—they’re way too time-consuming—but that just makes them extra special. Whoever gets these will be so lucky!
It is the Year of the Snake, after all, and I added a pop of red to the backs for a little hidden drama—like the Louboutins of earrings! 🔥 Can’t wait to see who snags these beauties.
#YearOfTheSnake #EnameledJewelry #StatementEarrings #SmallBatchArt #HandmadeJewelry #SnakeEarrings #WearableArt #SlowMade #RedAndBold #LuckyFind #igniteawakeninspire
It’s enameling day in the studio! ✨ Who’s ready for these stunning one-of-a-kind enameled snake earrings? Luminous green glass showstoppers that catch the light beautifully! Each pair is handmade with love and will be available at the Gallery this weekend! 💚🐍
#HandmadeJewelry #EnamelArt #SnakeEarrings #OneOfAKind #StatementEarrings #GlassJewelry #GalleryShow #ArtToWear #JewelryLover #yearofthesnake🐍 #igniteawakeninspire
It’s enameling day in the studio! ✨ Who’s ready for these stunning one-of-a-kind enameled snake earrings? Luminous green glass showstoppers that catch the light beautifully! Each pair is handmade with love and will be available at the Gallery this weekend! 💚🐍
#HandmadeJewelry #EnamelArt #SnakeEarrings #OneOfAKind #StatementEarrings #GlassJewelry #GalleryShow #ArtToWear #JewelryLover #yearofthesnake🐍 #igniteawakeninspire
When I started creating for The Year of the Snake show, the idea of snake candelabras came to me instantly—something symbolic of the Yin Wood Snake, yet functional, holding a candle or an offering for the blessings this year brings. From vision to clay, I let my hands sculpt in a trance-like flow, allowing the piece to take form on its own. I love that moment of stepping back and thinking, Wow! That’s amazing! No plans, just pure creative energy—because even when I try to plan, the art always finds its own way.
#YearOfTheSnake #SnakeCandelabra #CeramicArt #Handmade #SculpturalCeramics #MysticalArt #YinWoodSnake #ArtProcess #InspiredByNature
When I started creating for The Year of the Snake show, the idea of snake candelabras came to me instantly—something symbolic of the Yin Wood Snake, yet functional, holding a candle or an offering for the blessings this year brings. From vision to clay, I let my hands sculpt in a trance-like flow, allowing the piece to take form on its own. I love that moment of stepping back and thinking, Wow! That’s amazing! No plans, just pure creative energy—because even when I try to plan, the art always finds its own way.
#YearOfTheSnake #SnakeCandelabra #CeramicArt #Handmade #SculpturalCeramics #MysticalArt #YinWoodSnake #ArtProcess #InspiredByNature
Creating for the Year of the Snake show really opened my eyes to the beauty of repetitive forms. I imagined a snake moving and coiling in a soft, gentle way—the very essence of the yin wood snake. It’s all about that graceful shedding and letting go, paving the way for growth and fresh beginnings.
#YearOfTheSnake #YinWoodSnake #NewBeginnings #CreativeJourney #ArtInspiration #LetGoAndGrow #ceramicart #ceramicsculpture #igniteawakeninspire
Creating for the Year of the Snake show really opened my eyes to the beauty of repetitive forms. I imagined a snake moving and coiling in a soft, gentle way—the very essence of the yin wood snake. It’s all about that graceful shedding and letting go, paving the way for growth and fresh beginnings.
#YearOfTheSnake #YinWoodSnake #NewBeginnings #CreativeJourney #ArtInspiration #LetGoAndGrow #ceramicart #ceramicsculpture #igniteawakeninspire
It’s an enameling day in the studio! ✨ I’m finally working on these copper snake forms I had cut for enameling—and while I was at it, I made a matching earring set! 🐍🔥 They will be available in the gallery this weekend! We’re open Saturday & Sunday from 11-5. Hope to see you there!
#YearOfTheSnake #EnamelArt #HandmadeJewelry #CopperToColor #SnakeMagic #ArtInProcess #GalleryWeekend #SlowMade #JewelryWithMeaning #enameledjewelry #beniciaboutiquegallery #downtownbenicia #beniciacalifornia #igniteawakeninspire
It’s an enameling day in the studio! ✨ I’m finally working on these copper snake forms I had cut for enameling—and while I was at it, I made a matching earring set! 🐍🔥 They will be available in the gallery this weekend! We’re open Saturday & Sunday from 11-5. Hope to see you there!
#YearOfTheSnake #EnamelArt #HandmadeJewelry #CopperToColor #SnakeMagic #ArtInProcess #GalleryWeekend #SlowMade #JewelryWithMeaning #enameledjewelry #beniciaboutiquegallery #downtownbenicia #beniciacalifornia #igniteawakeninspire
Behind the scenes of The Year of the Snake! ✨ For last Friday’s reception, we created special fortunes paired with handmade ceramic talismans. Each piece was crafted by Elizabeth using a hand-carved ceramic stamp to imprint a beautiful image symbolizing the Year of the Snake. The fortunes, hand-painted and written by Jennifer, were one of the many details we envisioned for this collaborative show. Grateful to bring this vision to life!
We hope that all that came out to the reception enjoyed the evening and their fortunes because we enjoyed making them! 🐍✨🙏 @elizabethdentondesigns @jenniferlothrigel
#TheYearOfTheSnake #HandmadeCeramics #CeramicTalismans #CollaborativeArt #SymbolicArt #SnakeMagic #ArtShow #SmallBatchArt #CreativeProcess #HandCarved
Behind the scenes of The Year of the Snake! ✨ For last Friday’s reception, we created special fortunes paired with handmade ceramic talismans. Each piece was crafted by Elizabeth using a hand-carved ceramic stamp to imprint a beautiful image symbolizing the Year of the Snake. The fortunes, hand-painted and written by Jennifer, were one of the many details we envisioned for this collaborative show. Grateful to bring this vision to life!
We hope that all that came out to the reception enjoyed the evening and their fortunes because we enjoyed making them! 🐍✨🙏 @elizabethdentondesigns @jenniferlothrigel
#TheYearOfTheSnake #HandmadeCeramics #CeramicTalismans #CollaborativeArt #SymbolicArt #SnakeMagic #ArtShow #SmallBatchArt #CreativeProcess #HandCarved