Busy Lizzy Studios

Lizzy Allen Orrell, of Busy Lizzy Studios, is a mixed media artist, melodious vocalist, & skilled writer, originally from Seattle, Washington, currently living near Tampa, Florida. Her creative endeavors began as a child when she was allowed to express herself in multiple artistic outlets. In school she studied painting, photography, writing, dance, drama & music. As an adult she continues to expand her creative education through workshops, music lessons, & art classes. Always continuing her artistic evolution, Lizzy sees all of her work as a constant journey of discovery. An animal lover at heart & a fierce environmental advocate, she has integrated her appreciation of nature with her passion for art in all it’s forms. As a mixed media artist, Lizzy is proficient in many styles & mediums - from ink drawing to paper collage, yarn work to digital art, canvas painting to clothing fabrication, & everything in between. Her art is characterized by naturalistic textures & subject matter, while playing in multiple mediums with whimsical color & exaggerated proportion. Her subjects often seem recognizable, looking back at the viewer with a feeling of connection, & an added sense of the surreal. Recognized with having a natural vibrato at a very young age, Lizzy has used her musical talents as a hobbyist and professionally. Her distinct singing voice evokes the mellow tones of some of the most notable female folk and pop vocalists in the last five decades. Able to capture the spirit across multiple genres while playing a ukulele or guitar, Lizzy’s haunting melodies intrigue & inspire her audience. Her primary source of inspiration & verve for her professional career comes from her love of the outdoors and having extremely supportive family & friends. Lizzy lives with her amazing family, a super cool service dog, two bunnies, a 22-year-old parrot & slew of fish. She can often be found barefoot in her studio, singing along with her ukulele or with paint covering her hands.