About Liz

Liz Hess, a full-time artist, was born in 1965 as the fourth child of missionaries in Honduras, Central America. Her family returned to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the early 1970s, where Liz grew up. Even as a young girl, her artistic talent was evident, earning her numerous awards throughout her childhood and teenage years.

Annually, Liz travels abroad for several weeks to paint on location, capturing the old-world charm of Tuscany, the canals of Venice, the lavender fields of Provence, and the brooding landscapes of Ireland. These trips have proven invaluable in expanding her artistic imagination and pushing her towards new techniques and color palettes.

One of her most popular collections, the Red Umbrella series, originated during one of these trips. This collection features a solitary figure with a red umbrella, guiding viewers through the beautiful locales Liz has visited. As she continues to travel, the collection grows.

Art was not always Liz’s primary calling. From the ages of 23 to 31, she lived in a village in northern Sweden’s Lapland, 10 miles above the Arctic Circle, working with a local Swedish congregation as part of a mission team. She speaks, reads, and writes Swedish fluently and continues to visit Sweden periodically.

Liz idolizes the Master Painter, God the Creator, who has filled the Earth with indescribable beauty. Her faith profoundly influences her life and work.

You can find Liz’s artwork in her gallery and online store, both located in the heart of downtown Lancaster’s art district on Gallery Row.