Elizabeth Conley is an artist and art therapist based in Fort Worth, Texas. She utilizes embroidery floss that is adhered rather than stitched to paper, creating intricate and unique pieces inspired by life, light, and the discovery of things that are more than meets the eye.
Elizabeth Conley spent the early years of her life in Encinitas, California before starting a family in Fort Worth, Texas. In Encinitas, she was surrounded by the captivating coastline, canyons, mountains, and desert life of Southern California which kindled a deep love for nature within her. In 2015, Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Arts from San Diego State University. Inspired by the cathartic quality of art making, she went on to earn a Master of Arts degree from Loyola Marymount University, a license in counseling, and registration as an art therapist. Her experience as an art therapist has deepened her appreciation for the journey of creating artwork; she is drawn to meditative and detailed art processes, as reflected in her current work.​
Elizabeth Conley elizabethconleystudio@gmail.com elizabethconleystudio.com
EDUCATION
2018 MA Marital and Family Therapy with Specialization in Art Therapy, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
2016 BA magna cum laude, Studio Arts, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.
COMMISSIONS
2024 Private Commission, Loree’s Bouquet, 10”x10” work in embroidery floss, Santee, CA.
2023 Private Commission, Big Bend Bloom 4, 5”x5” work in embroidery floss, Erie, CO.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 Mansfield Pop-up Art Gallery, Historic Wallace-Hall House, Mansfield, TX.
2023 The Art of Healing, Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, Fort Worth, TX.
2015 Group Exhibition, University Art Gallery, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.
2015 Almost Cancelled, Everett Gee Jackson Gallery, San Diego, CA.
2015 Student Award Exhibition, Everett Gee Jackson Gallery, San Diego, CA.
2015 Re Construction De Construction, Space 4 Art, San Diego, CA.
2014 43 Missing, Campanile Walkway, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.
AWARDS
2015 Dean's Purchase Award, College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.
WEBSITE PUBLICATIONS
“Check Out Elizabeth Conley’s Story,” Voyage Dallas, June 20, 2024. https://voyagedallas.com/interview/check-out-elizabeth-conleys-story/
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