Like so many other artists, I am deeply inspired by nature—especially the sun-washed landscapes and endemic plants of Central Mexico. Each of my paintings is my best attempt to describe what is ultimately indescribable: a moment that feels like a warm stillness, something clearly spiritual yet ordinary, a sense of knowing. My only intention for the viewer is that they, too, might experience a hint of something indescribable.

In my most recent paintings, I am both embracing and challenging my natural creative instincts. I create curved lines and organic shapes that have always been inherent to my mark-making. At the same time, I am making a conscious effort to move beyond my tendency toward subtle contrast and muted colors by exploring a bolder palette.

For the time being, my work is an attempt to document and share moments of beauty as I deepen my connection with nature. Although deeply personal, I hope it occasionally strikes a chord with the shared human experience.

Liz Hester grew up in West Texas and graduated from college with a B.A. in Studio Art. After college, she pursued her passion for social justice, working for several years in the nonprofit sector. In 2019, she moved to Mexico and eventually began working as a designer before realizing that the call to be an artist would probably never leave her alone. She now lives in Querétaro, where she works from her home studio.