About the Artist

Elizabeth opened her working studio in the summer of 2019 to host small classes on a weekly basis. After teaching at the Sadie Valeri Atelier in SF, she found she really enjoyed the partnerships that come with teaching. She opened up her local studio to host small, focused classes, so she could work closely with a few dedicated artists in a relaxed environment. Come join the fun!

Elizabeth Zanzinger is an award-winning painter with an enthusiastic international following. She developed her artistic voice during her time at the Aristides Atelier and Gage Academy of Fine Art in Seattle. Elizabeth finished her education with a fellowship award (Grand Prize, 2nd Annual Utrecht Art Competition) at the Grand Central Academy, New York City, in 2012. Since then she has completed a number of commissioned portraits of accomplished individuals and served as a faculty member for the Portrait Society of America Conference in Washington DC. She has shown her work nationally, and is also in the collection Museu Europeu d'Art Modern in Barcelona, Spain.

Elizabeth's paintings echo the traditional skills gained from a disciplined classical training, although the work often celebrates non-traditional subjects. Through expert painting from life and rhythmic compositions she imbues mundane subjects with a sense of beauty and wonder. Using strong drawing abilities, skilled brushwork, and luminous color she has combined approaches from multiple influences to create her own unique approach to painting. Her work is often loaded with detail, and yet her brushwork can be loose to give breath and movement to the images.

See more of her work: www.ezanzinger.com

Elizabeth taught classes at the Sadie Valeri Atelier in San Francisco, which has transitioned to online classes only. If you are looking for comprehensive online instruction, consider the fantastic resources provided at www.sadievaleriatelier.com

Location

Norton Factory Studios
3094 East 10th Street
Oakland CA 94605

Hours

5pm – 9pm Sundays

“After taking a number of classes with Elizabeth, it's clear to me she can do it all. Not only is she highly skilled painter, inspiring students as she creates vibrant in-class demos, but she is also an attentive and eloquent teacher, able to tailor her instruction to students' individual levels of development. Her background in academic drawing and painting helps students establish a solid foundation of good practices, while her willingness to question the "rules" helps students think critically about their painting practices and offers a glimpse of what it takes to create original works of art.” -Ben K.

“Great classes, demos and feedback! A wealth of information and knowledge that Elizabeth shares in each class.” -Liz M.

“Elizabeth is incredible and easy to be around. So talented! I'm an artist model, so I've had hundreds of artists portray me. I'm so impressed with Elizabeth's consistency, accuracy, and ability. She's a pleasure to work with.” - Liz J.

Instructor work samples:

“Elizabeth is an excellent instructor...  Most remarkable was how frequently Elizabeth was able to check in with students. She checked in with each of us MULTIPLE times per day! She also did two wonderful demos. I'd really like to study with her again.” - Don I.

“Elizabeth is a pleasure to meet! I feel so lucky to have taken a workshop with her. Her knowledge and talent to express and demonstrate artistic concepts is amazing. She is so welcoming and inviting and, I can't wait to see what she does next! Her perseverance and passion for fine art is inspiring.” - Brittany B.