Artworks from the Jazz Fusion Series in progress in the studio.  I'm messy when I work!

Creativity – according to Webster’s means “having the ability or power to create; characterized by originality and expressiveness; imaginative.” That sounds great; wouldn’t we all like to be more creative every day?

The Power of Art

"Passion Fades" acrylic on paper

What can art do?

Greetings.  I took August off to replenish my batteries.  Its necessary for everyone to take time out to recharge.  Downtime is as important as tackling your "to do" lists. 

Notebooks….a key to referencing creative thoughts

I always have a notebook nearby to jot down inspirations when they come at anytime from anywhere.

"Why did you create..." I'm often asked this question.

I create artworks to tell a story.  Like the painting pictured above, "Field of Dreams," that visually depicts the joy and hope of spring as flowers bloom, the grass greens, and beautiful blue skies abound.

"Have you listened to any great art lately?" - Liz

"It's the challenge of how you paint what you feel and hear that I choose to explore - the spirit of the music. I have found this exploration a deep dive into the unknown -- how to paint an image that moves, has sound, evokes emotions, and conveys a message."

New Website Features and more...

www.lizschafer.com is the new home for my artwork where you'll find my fine art originals, as well as prints on a variety of media types from paper to canvas and acrylic, and specialty items. I’m thrilled that everything can be found on one website.

The new website has many aspects that I love including details about me with weekly postings of Behind the Canvas, an artist journal, and a forthcoming feature of studio happenings.  I’m updating content and new works monthly.

Check out these amazing artists!  They are some of the original influencers...

Jazz and Blues, Art and Soul Series

“Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot see physically with his eyes… ” — Arshile Gorky

For me communicating the beauty of music meant I needed to paint its essence. But how? 

Hello and welcome to my journal…ideas, events, images of works, play lists and general thoughts in my mind that seek a way out.