IGNITE | AWAKEN | INSPIRE
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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The Vessel – A glimpse into a 3-day process of shaping this ceramic piece. It’s been a true practice in patience to bring this form to life. Just about an hour of finishing left before it begins its slow dry. I keep envisioning it as part of a ceremony by the ocean—maybe even for my birthday.
#ceramicart #workinprogress #artistlife #slowmade #ceramicvessel #clayjourney #oceanritual #birthdayceremony #contemporarycraft #handbuiltceramics #patienceandprocess #madebyhand #spiritualart #igniteawakeninspire
The Vessel – A glimpse into a 3-day process of shaping this ceramic piece. It’s been a true practice in patience to bring this form to life. Just about an hour of finishing left before it begins its slow dry. I keep envisioning it as part of a ceremony by the ocean—maybe even for my birthday.
#ceramicart #workinprogress #artistlife #slowmade #ceramicvessel #clayjourney #oceanritual #birthdayceremony #contemporarycraft #handbuiltceramics #patienceandprocess #madebyhand #spiritualart #igniteawakeninspire
Part 4 of our Crown Creations— fresh out of the kiln! These magical adornments are all fired up and ready for our Beltane adventures. We’re so excited to wear our crowns, channel our inner priestess, and celebrate this sacred season with @jenniferlothrigel . Stay tuned for the final part where we share the magic of the moment!✨👑
#BeltaneMagic #CrownCreations #CeramicAdornments #PriestessVibes #FreshFromTheKiln #BeltaneCelebration #ArtAndRitual #HandmadeMagic #SacredAdornment #SeasonalCeremony #CreativeRituals
Part 4 of our Crown Creations— fresh out of the kiln! These magical adornments are all fired up and ready for our Beltane adventures. We’re so excited to wear our crowns, channel our inner priestess, and celebrate this sacred season with @jenniferlothrigel . Stay tuned for the final part where we share the magic of the moment!✨👑
#BeltaneMagic #CrownCreations #CeramicAdornments #PriestessVibes #FreshFromTheKiln #BeltaneCelebration #ArtAndRitual #HandmadeMagic #SacredAdornment #SeasonalCeremony #CreativeRituals
Part 3 of the Magical Crowns 👑✨series! Glazing day in the studio with my friend and artist @jenniferlothrigel . These beauties are heading into the cauldron of fire—just in time for our upcoming Beltane ritual and priestess embodiment!
#MagicalCrowns #BeltaneMagic #PriestessPath #CeramicAlchemy #StudioMagic #CrownCeremony #CreativeRituals #WheelOfTheYear #ArtistLife #SacredFeminine #IntoTheFire #GlazeDay #WitchyArt #HandmadeMagic #priestessofclay #igniteawakeninspire
Part 3 of the Magical Crowns 👑✨series! Glazing day in the studio with my friend and artist @jenniferlothrigel . These beauties are heading into the cauldron of fire—just in time for our upcoming Beltane ritual and priestess embodiment!
#MagicalCrowns #BeltaneMagic #PriestessPath #CeramicAlchemy #StudioMagic #CrownCeremony #CreativeRituals #WheelOfTheYear #ArtistLife #SacredFeminine #IntoTheFire #GlazeDay #WitchyArt #HandmadeMagic #priestessofclay #igniteawakeninspire
Spent some time in the studio today cleaning, organizing, and checking in on pieces at different drying stages. Once I cleared my work table, inspiration struck—and I finally started a bowl I’ve been dreaming up. It’s a large, organic form inspired by the ocean 🌊 and the curves of a shell. I’ll keep building on it once it firms up a bit—gotta let the clay do its thing before I add more! Grateful for a day of creating with my hands. Hope everyone had a beautiful day too!🤗
#studiovibes #ceramicartist #clayday #handbuiltceramics #organicform #oceaninspired #ceramicart #artistlife #studiotime #wip #bowlinprogress #creativeprocess #makersgonnamake #contemporaryceramics #slowart #igniteawakeninspire
Spent some time in the studio today cleaning, organizing, and checking in on pieces at different drying stages. Once I cleared my work table, inspiration struck—and I finally started a bowl I’ve been dreaming up. It’s a large, organic form inspired by the ocean 🌊 and the curves of a shell. I’ll keep building on it once it firms up a bit—gotta let the clay do its thing before I add more! Grateful for a day of creating with my hands. Hope everyone had a beautiful day too!🤗
#studiovibes #ceramicartist #clayday #handbuiltceramics #organicform #oceaninspired #ceramicart #artistlife #studiotime #wip #bowlinprogress #creativeprocess #makersgonnamake #contemporaryceramics #slowart #igniteawakeninspire
Today in the studio — full of friends, creativity, and clay! Artist play date magic with dragons, birds, and snakes coming to life. Nothing better than sculpting with good company. Grateful for these moments!
#StudioVibes #ClayDay #ArtistPlayDate #CeramicArt #SculptureInProgress #CreativeFriends #DragonsAndSnakes #HandsInClay #ArtistLife #BirdMagic #ClayCommunity #ArtWithHeart #igniteawakeninspire
Today in the studio — full of friends, creativity, and clay! Artist play date magic with dragons, birds, and snakes coming to life. Nothing better than sculpting with good company. Grateful for these moments!
#StudioVibes #ClayDay #ArtistPlayDate #CeramicArt #SculptureInProgress #CreativeFriends #DragonsAndSnakes #HandsInClay #ArtistLife #BirdMagic #ClayCommunity #ArtWithHeart #igniteawakeninspire
Part 2 of crown creations with my friend @jenniferlothrigel ! This time, we remembered to actually measure our heads—turns out that’s kind of important! Fingers crossed the second time’s a charm and we’ll be wearing our crowns 👑 like queens soon. We’re making these beauties for a special Beltane photoshoot and can’t wait to see it all come together! ✨
#claycrowns #beltanevibes #ceramicart #artistlife #studiotime #claymagic #springrituals #artcollaboration #handbuiltceramics #wheeloftheseason #creativeprocess #witchyaesthetic #earthbasedcreativity #makersgonnamake #ceremonialart #igniteawakeninspire
Part 2 of crown creations with my friend @jenniferlothrigel ! This time, we remembered to actually measure our heads—turns out that’s kind of important! Fingers crossed the second time’s a charm and we’ll be wearing our crowns 👑 like queens soon. We’re making these beauties for a special Beltane photoshoot and can’t wait to see it all come together! ✨
#claycrowns #beltanevibes #ceramicart #artistlife #studiotime #claymagic #springrituals #artcollaboration #handbuiltceramics #wheeloftheseason #creativeprocess #witchyaesthetic #earthbasedcreativity #makersgonnamake #ceremonialart #igniteawakeninspire
Into the kiln they go! 🔥Fired up and getting ready to glaze just in time for Beltane. These crowns 👑✨are a symbol of honoring the fire, fertility, and blooming energy of the season. Can’t wait to share the magic ✨as it unfolds with my amazing friend and artist @jenniferlothrigel
#BeltaneMagic #CeramicCrowns #HonoringTheSeason #KilnLoading #CreativeRitual #BeltaneBlessings #StudioVibes #WheelOfTheYear #ArtWitch #EarthMagic #PotteryLove #SpringFire #HandmadeCeramics
Into the kiln they go! 🔥Fired up and getting ready to glaze just in time for Beltane. These crowns 👑✨are a symbol of honoring the fire, fertility, and blooming energy of the season. Can’t wait to share the magic ✨as it unfolds with my amazing friend and artist @jenniferlothrigel
#BeltaneMagic #CeramicCrowns #HonoringTheSeason #KilnLoading #CreativeRitual #BeltaneBlessings #StudioVibes #WheelOfTheYear #ArtWitch #EarthMagic #PotteryLove #SpringFire #HandmadeCeramics
Magical, intentional creativity is flowing! ✨Crowns👑staffs, and sacred adornments coming to life in celebration of Beltane. Honoring past, present, and future selves—opening portals to new realms. So much love creating this magic with my soul sister @jenniferlothrigel
#BeltaneMagic #SacredAdornment #CreativeRitual #WitchyArt #SpringCelebration #CrownMaking #StaffMaking #PortalOpening #IntuitiveArt #MagicalMakers #RitualArt #ElementalCreativity #DivineFeminine #BeltaneVibes
Magical, intentional creativity is flowing! ✨Crowns👑staffs, and sacred adornments coming to life in celebration of Beltane. Honoring past, present, and future selves—opening portals to new realms. So much love creating this magic with my soul sister @jenniferlothrigel
#BeltaneMagic #SacredAdornment #CreativeRitual #WitchyArt #SpringCelebration #CrownMaking #StaffMaking #PortalOpening #IntuitiveArt #MagicalMakers #RitualArt #ElementalCreativity #DivineFeminine #BeltaneVibes
Spent the afternoon glazing The Seer—a piece that’s been patiently waiting on my shelf for years. It’s part of a project I’ve long wanted to recreate on a larger scale, and today felt like the right time to take it a step further. I’ve been catching glimpses of it out of the corner of my eye for months—quietly calling me back. One piece is already in the kiln, and this one is next in line.
The Seer feels especially relevant now—a reminder that we’re living in a time where we need to open our eyes, both physical and intuitive. To see with clarity, feel with depth, and trust the wisdom that lives within us.
#TheSeer #CeramicArt #UnusualCeramics #SurrealSculpture #ContemporaryCeramics #ClayArt #VisionaryArt #CeramicSculpture #WeirdArt #ArtThatSpeaks #HandBuiltCeramics #KilnMagic #ArtStudioVibes #SculptureInProgress #ThirdEyeArt #MysticalArt #OneOfAKindArt #ClayAndSpirit #FigurativeCeramics #CeramicArtist #SculptureLove #igniteawakeninspire
Spent the afternoon glazing The Seer—a piece that’s been patiently waiting on my shelf for years. It’s part of a project I’ve long wanted to recreate on a larger scale, and today felt like the right time to take it a step further. I’ve been catching glimpses of it out of the corner of my eye for months—quietly calling me back. One piece is already in the kiln, and this one is next in line.
The Seer feels especially relevant now—a reminder that we’re living in a time where we need to open our eyes, both physical and intuitive. To see with clarity, feel with depth, and trust the wisdom that lives within us.
#TheSeer #CeramicArt #UnusualCeramics #SurrealSculpture #ContemporaryCeramics #ClayArt #VisionaryArt #CeramicSculpture #WeirdArt #ArtThatSpeaks #HandBuiltCeramics #KilnMagic #ArtStudioVibes #SculptureInProgress #ThirdEyeArt #MysticalArt #OneOfAKindArt #ClayAndSpirit #FigurativeCeramics #CeramicArtist #SculptureLove #igniteawakeninspire
✨ Just in time for spring and our new show this weekend! ✨ I’ve been busy in the studio finishing these sweet luminaries for the gallery! 🌿 Two feature hand-forged copper handles—perfect for hanging or carrying—and the largest makes a stunning table centerpiece. All are high-fired ceramic and outdoor friendly. 🌞
I will be at the gallery this Saturday & Sunday from 12–5 PM—come see them in person! These cuties won’t last long (and I don’t plan on making more!). 💫@varisgallerybenicia 🐦⬛🎨🤗
#CeramicArt #Luminaries #Handcrafted #GalleryShow #OutdoorDecor #VarisGallery #SpringVibes #ArtForYourHome #ceramicgardenart #SmallBatchArt #igniteawakeninspire
✨ Just in time for spring and our new show this weekend! ✨ I’ve been busy in the studio finishing these sweet luminaries for the gallery! 🌿 Two feature hand-forged copper handles—perfect for hanging or carrying—and the largest makes a stunning table centerpiece. All are high-fired ceramic and outdoor friendly. 🌞
I will be at the gallery this Saturday & Sunday from 12–5 PM—come see them in person! These cuties won’t last long (and I don’t plan on making more!). 💫@varisgallerybenicia 🐦⬛🎨🤗
#CeramicArt #Luminaries #Handcrafted #GalleryShow #OutdoorDecor #VarisGallery #SpringVibes #ArtForYourHome #ceramicgardenart #SmallBatchArt #igniteawakeninspire
✨ An idea that came to me during a sound bowl experience came to life today. Surrendering to my future self while releasing the parts of me that no longer serve. A continual cycle of shedding, transformation, and rebirth. The future is unknown, but the present is where the journey begins. 🌿 I played with materializing this feeling by photographing myself—capturing the essence of this shift through my own lens.📸✨
#Transformation #Rebirth #SheddingOldSkin #EmbraceTheUnknown #SoundHealing #CreativeJourney #SelfPortrait #ArtInspires #SoulfulLiving #IntuitiveArt #NewBeginnings
✨ An idea that came to me during a sound bowl experience came to life today. Surrendering to my future self while releasing the parts of me that no longer serve. A continual cycle of shedding, transformation, and rebirth. The future is unknown, but the present is where the journey begins. 🌿 I played with materializing this feeling by photographing myself—capturing the essence of this shift through my own lens.📸✨
#Transformation #Rebirth #SheddingOldSkin #EmbraceTheUnknown #SoundHealing #CreativeJourney #SelfPortrait #ArtInspires #SoulfulLiving #IntuitiveArt #NewBeginnings
Spent the day in the studio glazing these luminaries for the gallery! ✨ They’re all prepped and ready for the kiln—can’t wait to see how they transform in the fire. 🔥
#StudioTime #Luminaries #CeramicArt #ArtInTheMaking #KilnMagic #VarisGallery #HandmadeBeauty #beniciacalifornia #benicia #downtownbenicia #igniteawakeninspire
Spent the day in the studio glazing these luminaries for the gallery! ✨ They’re all prepped and ready for the kiln—can’t wait to see how they transform in the fire. 🔥
#StudioTime #Luminaries #CeramicArt #ArtInTheMaking #KilnMagic #VarisGallery #HandmadeBeauty #beniciacalifornia #benicia #downtownbenicia #igniteawakeninspire
Feeling nostalgic today! 📷 Taking a dive into the vault and pulling out some darkroom gems from my high school days. I still regret the day I tossed out all my negatives—not realizing the treasures hidden in that binder. Grateful to have a few prints left to revisit. ✨ I’ve got some new photography projects swirling in my mind—excited to bring them to life!
#FilmPhotography #DarkroomMagic #PhotographyThrowback #CreativeProcess #ArtInTheMaking #AnalogPhotography #PhotoVault #InspirationInThePast #igniteawakeninspire
Feeling nostalgic today! 📷 Taking a dive into the vault and pulling out some darkroom gems from my high school days. I still regret the day I tossed out all my negatives—not realizing the treasures hidden in that binder. Grateful to have a few prints left to revisit. ✨ I’ve got some new photography projects swirling in my mind—excited to bring them to life!
#FilmPhotography #DarkroomMagic #PhotographyThrowback #CreativeProcess #ArtInTheMaking #AnalogPhotography #PhotoVault #InspirationInThePast #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
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