Elizabeth was born and spent her formative years in the Chicago area.   Since then, she has lived and worked in different parts of the western United States, including Colorado and the Bay Area.  She currently maintains a studio in Seattle, WA.

She has a BA from the University of Illinois in French Language and Linguistics and studied fine and graphic arts at Colorado State University.

Elizabeth has worked in many media including oils, pastels, charcoal, collage, assemblage, and embroidery. Her current focus is on painting.