Elizabeth M. Higgins

Joined Artfinder: Sept. 2015

Artworks for sale: 15

(6)

United States

About Elizabeth M. Higgins

 
 
  • Biography
    I paint to experience joy and a sense of freedom.  I most frequently use bright, warm colors to create my watercolor paintings.  I often paint to express my emotions.  Painting is playful and joyful to me, and these are the feelings I believe my paintings evoke. 

    I have lived in Oregon since 1995, where I maintain a studio in historic downtown Hillsboro (a suburb of Portland) and teach art classes for various cultural organizations, as well as for my own students. I am a juried member of Watercolor Society of Oregon and have had my art featured on the popular T.V. series "Portlandia."  

    Professional Affiliations: Watercolor Society of Oregon; City of Hillsboro Teaching Artist
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  • Awards

    2016

    Third Place

    Awarded Third Place for one of my watercolors in a juried show at Village Gallery of Arts, Portland, Oregon. www.villagegalleryarts.org

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    2015

    Second Place

    Awarded second place in semi-annual juried show held in April at Village Gallery of Arts, Portland, Oregon. www.villagegalleryarts.org

    2015

    Third Place

    Awarded Third Place for painting titled "Grape Hyacinths" in the semi-annual Village Gallery of Art's award show, juried in October 2015 by Jennie Armitage. www.villagegalleryarts.org
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    Previous events

    Event: Featured Artist Show

    Dates: 6 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2017

    Venue: Village Gallery of Arts, Portland, Oregon

    As the Featured Artist for February 2017, I will be displaying over a dozen abstract watercolor paintings which have been deconstructed, or cut apart, and arranged in new ways.

    Event: Featured Artist Show

    Dates: 1 Dec 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

    Venue: Village Gallery of Arts, Portland, Oregon

    Collage: Coastal Landscapes

    Event: Solo Show: Food & Drink Paintings

    Dates: 1 Oct 2015 - 31 Oct 2015

    Venue: New Seasons Market, Portland, Oregon

    Nine of my own still-life paintings of food and drink will be on display and for sale at New Seasons Market in Orenco Station, Hillsboro, OR during the month of October 2015.
    New Seasons Market, 1453 NE 61st Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124

Links

Like me on Facebook

Follow me on Pinterest

Follow me on Instagram

Visit my website

Awards

2016

Third Place

Awarded Third Place for one of my watercolors in a juried show at Village Gallery of Arts, Portland, Oregon. www.villagegalleryarts.org

Show more awards Hide

2015

Second Place

Awarded second place in semi-annual juried show held in April at Village Gallery of Arts, Portland, Oregon. www.villagegalleryarts.org

2015

Third Place

Awarded Third Place for painting titled "Grape Hyacinths" in the semi-annual Village Gallery of Art's award show, juried in October 2015 by Jennie Armitage. www.villagegalleryarts.org

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Featured Artist Show

Dates: 6 Feb 2017 - 28 Feb 2017

Venue: Village Gallery of Arts, Portland, Oregon

As the Featured Artist for February 2017, I will be displaying over a dozen abstract watercolor paintings which have been deconstructed, or cut apart, and arranged in new ways.

Event: Featured Artist Show

Dates: 1 Dec 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

Venue: Village Gallery of Arts, Portland, Oregon

Collage: Coastal Landscapes

Event: Solo Show: Food & Drink Paintings

Dates: 1 Oct 2015 - 31 Oct 2015

Venue: New Seasons Market, Portland, Oregon

Nine of my own still-life paintings of food and drink will be on display and for sale at New Seasons Market in Orenco Station, Hillsboro, OR during the month of October 2015.
New Seasons Market, 1453 NE 61st Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124

 

Biography

I paint to experience joy and a sense of freedom.  I most frequently use bright, warm colors to create my watercolor paintings.  I often paint to express my emotions.  Painting is playful and joyful to me, and these are the feelings I believe my paintings evoke. 

I have lived in Oregon since 1995, where I maintain a studio in historic downtown Hillsboro (a suburb of Portland) and teach art classes for various cultural organizations, as well as for my own students. I am a juried member of Watercolor Society of Oregon and have had my art featured on the popular T.V. series "Portlandia."  

Professional Affiliations: Watercolor Society of Oregon; City of Hillsboro Teaching Artist