Elizabeth Porter

Calligraphy/Penmanship

2009-11-11T14:17:00.000-08:00

In recent years, I have grown to love the art of calligraphy and writing. I have addressed wedding invitations for friends as well as place cards for weddings in the simple, yet elegant italic style. I began this work for my own sister's wedding. I have also had experience with announcements, art opening invitations, and postcards.
References are available upon request.

Custom hand painted walking canes

2009-11-11T12:16:00.000-08:00

I first began painting these clear lucite canes a couple of years ago. The idea originated one Christmas as a gift for my mother who has had a physical disability since birth. I wanted her to have something fun and beautiful that was not store bought or that made her feel old. The use of paint on a clear cane seemed unique and beautiful. I painted several more for family members and enjoyed it so much that I wanted to share them with other people. Many people, young and old require the use of a walking cane and my hope is that I can paint accordingly for each individual! Rather it is something beautiful or funky--I will cater it for you or your family member's liking. The walking canes posted in these images are also for sale. Please post or email me any questions or requests!

Children's Art

2009-11-11T11:56:00.001-08:00

These are some examples of works that I did for one of my sister's friends. All children's art is customizable upon your needs.

Mardi Gras Bead Mosaics

2009-11-11T11:30:00.000-08:00

When I first moved to New Orleans in February, I had my first real experience with Mardi Gras and its parades. I remember going to New Orleans as a child. My mother's youngest brother lives in New Orleans so we had the occasional treat of visiting him. I later visited New Orleans as a senior in high school when I was looking at Loyola University. So, now after living here almost 8 months it is starting to feel like home. Well, point being- I was ecstatic with all the beautiful floats, parties, my first piece of king cake and many bags of beads. My uncle is a part of one of the krewes and I had the opportunity to see many of the floats before the actual parade. I must say that I was like a child, running around climbing in them, and having my picture taken inside of them, outside of them, even with my head in the mouth of a dragon.

I was determined to create something with all the beads that I had collected on St Charles (in the grass, on the ground, hanging from trees and with the few that I actually caught)! I began experimenting with them in every way. In the end, the mosaics seemed the way to go. I still have my bags of sorted colors and somehow, I am not tired of them. I have grown to love creating the mosaic creations. So, feel free to send any unwanted beads my way! The images posted are the ones I have created thus far! I am sure I will have more to come. They are all purchasable and customizable as well!