Mixed media art by talented artist, Elizabeth Jewell Butterfield, is a reflection of her passion for a multitude of carefully chosen and unusual objects. The variety of materials Elizabeth selects might include anything from found or discarded treasures to beautiful handmade papers with a tasteful mix of her own personal photography incorporated.
Elizabeth began her venture into this very stylized technique of “layering upon layering” of assorted textures while studying in Monterey, California. Under the direction of an inspirational art instructor who had the ability to open the aspiring artist’s minds, those students were motivated to see beyond their own blank canvases. It was there that Elizabeth found her niche and successfully developed her own individual personalized style by the layering of art materials and mediums, much to the delight of not only her art instructor, but to those she shared her artworks with.
In addition to her “love of layering”, Elizabeth has also been able to enjoy yet another passion, her photography. By her careful selection and use of her own favorite photographs, either taken or collected by her of things and people she loves, she only further enhances her already very personal pieces of art.
It has been a heartwarming path in the art world that Elizabeth has had the pleasure of taking, but more importantly, a genuine benefit to those who have had the opportunity to acquire a “one-of-a-kind” piece of art lovingly made by her. Not only are we thrilled with her works that warm our hearts today, we also find value in her art as it will continue to bring future generations pleasure and joy, while at the same time allowing a “layer” of our past to live on in her gifted work…and these, too, will someday become very much a part of our own legacy. The event will be on Thursday, March 1, 2018 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Pasadena Village 236 W. Mountain St, #104 Pasadena, CA 91103 For more information call Peggy Buchanan, Executive Director (626) 765-6037 or send an email to peggy@pasadenavillage.org.
