Young artist to watch in 2022
Liz Hovley, Stare Down, acrylic, 20 x 24.
State in Which You Reside: Utah.
Art Education: For almost a decade in childhood, I took art lessons from a knowledgeable teacher. Her kindness and honesty were crucial to my artistic, and personal, evolution.
Style: Southwestern contemporary.
Creative Spark: My passion for learning.
Second-Choice Career: Ironically, I tried to quit art about five years ago and attended business school. I recently completed my business degree—and have found a niche in art.
Other Passions: Creating a beautiful life for myself and others, keeping my body and mind fit, and spending time with family and friends.
Best Art Advice Received: My dad read biographies of successful individuals, primarily athletes, to me when I was a girl. He talked about how consistent practice made them superstars. These stories impacted my views about what I could achieve with my art through daily practice and effort.
Pet Peeve: I dislike people using the phrase “starving artist” or implying that great artistry is correlated with pain or suffering.
Mantra or Motto: Find joy in the journey.
Favorite Studio Music: I listen to musicals or play Star Trek episodes.
Favorite Work by Another Artist: I admire Addison Lloyd and Melissa Peck for their use of color and skill in combining interesting patterns.
Future Goals: I have a profound respect for abstract artists and am learning how to incorporate their incredible color choices, brilliant composition, and carefree linework into my work.
Price Range: $3,500 to $15,000.
Representation: www.lizhovley.com.
To read the full list of 21 Under 31 artists for 2022, click here.
This story appeared in the August/September 2022 issue of Southwest Art magazine.