In a world with difficult realities, my art serves to blur the lines between fantasy and reality. To create a portal to the enchanting worlds I began to get lost in as a child and continue to wander through today. In my work, I explore the realms of fantasy and romance, capturing the comfort I have always found in stories. I create art with mystical subjects, feelings, and motifs from mythology, folklore, fiction, and romance to bridge the gap between reality and escapism. My work aims to create a space where the fabled feels more tangible.

The process of my work is driven by a need to make the unreal more palpable. I begin inspired by fiction and choose mediums that erase the borders between illusion and existence. Ceramics allows me to mold forms that feel both tactile and otherworldly, capturing a figure from myth and halting them in time. The slow drying nature of oil paints gives me an opportunity to capture detail and delicacy to refine my subjects, unfolding their depth and narrative. The rapid drying qualities of watercolor, acrylic, and ink create a sense of urgency and haste, embodying the fast pace and rush you feel from a story. With these methods I invoke the ethereal and mysterious qualities of fantasy. Each medium reflects the make believe worlds I escape to, from the sculptural permanence of ceramics to the layered, hazy dreamlike qualities of watercolor, each help me tell the story of the unseen and written worlds.

My work is an admiration and celebration of storytelling and imagination, creating an opportunity to explore the wondrous places that are created in the written word. I follow themes and subjects of escapism, romance, unearthly worlds, and fantastical beings. Through my work, I invite the viewer on a grand adventure to blur the lines between reality and fantasy.

-Elizabeth Bunch

Elizabeth Frances Bunch

Suffolk, Virginia 23434

lizzybun66@gmail.com   | Instagram: @rosie_posie_sunshine  |  

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts:  Studio Art, Art History Minor
Meredith College. Expected May 2025.

Raleigh, NC. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

Daycare Teacher / Summer Camp Lead, Suffolk Christian Academy, Suffolk, Virginia,  2020 - 2024

WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Worker,  Lowery Fitness Center, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina, January 2024 - PRESENT

• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for all patrons.

• Administer First Aid and CPR in case of an emergency.

• Communicate with and assist patrons in the proper usage of equipment.

• Clean and return equipment to its designated place after use.

• Support the preparation, opening, and closing of the fitness center to ensure smooth operations.

Commission Artist and Tattoo Designer, August 2016 - PRESENT 

Experience and Proficiency in: Painting | Tattoo design | Realism portraits | Printmaking | Ceramics | Sculpting | Graphic design | Adobe Photoshop skills | Figure drawing

• Engage in open communication with clients to understand their needs and desires for the commissioned piece, ensuring a collaborative approach to the project.

• Explain the various supplies and materials that will be used, discussing how each will influence the appearance and outcome of the final artwork.

• Outline the creative process, providing clients with a clear understanding of the steps involved from conception to completion.

• Break down pricing transparently, detailing the costs associated with materials, time, and complexity of the commission to ensure clients feel informed and valued.

• Establish a realistic timeline that accommodates both the artist’s workflow and the client's expectations, fostering a smooth and timely delivery of the finished piece.

Barista and Front of House Cashier, Dunkin’ Donuts LLC. Suffolk, Virginia, May 2024 - August 2024 

• Created a welcoming and positive experience for customers while taking and preparing orders.

• Mastered coffee techniques and equipment to enhance service quality.

• Processed transactions efficiently and accurately.

• Fulfilled customer requests and orders in a correct and timely manner.

• Collaborated with team members to communicate orders and assist with various tasks.

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Dean’s List, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina, Fall 2021

• Dean’s List, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina, Fall 2022

• Dean’s List, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina, Fall 2023

GROUP EXHIBITIONS 

2025 Echoes of Self, Frankie G. Weems Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina

2025 42nd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, Johnson Hall Rotunda Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina

COMMISSIONS

2024 Elizabeth King, Tattoo Design

2024 Megan Ronald, Tattoo Design

2024 Isabella Shoostry, Tattoo Design 

2024 Erin Greene, Commissioned Residential Artwork

2024 Megan Elliot, Tattoo Design

2024 Vladislav Khripunov, Character Illustration 

2023 Megan Elliot, Tattoo Design

2023 Grace Smith, Tattoo Design

2023 Vladislav Khripunov, Character Illustration

2023 Haley Karlas, Galaxy Painting

2022 Emma Hayner-Williams, Painted Apron Design

2022 Patricia Hale, Family Portrait

2021 Layne Pace, Tattoo Design

2020 Suffolk Sheriff's Department, Collaborative Volunteer Library Book Box on behalf of Suffolk Christian Academy

2019 Patricia West, Portrait

2017 Cypress Chapel Christian Church, Volunteer Set Painting 

2016 Leslie Adams, Commissioned Residential Artwork