Liz McCarthy is a Southern California-based visual artist known for her whimsical, colorful paintings that aim to spark joy and evoke emotion. Her work captures the playful beauty of everyday life, using vibrant palettes, expressive brushwork, and a touch of humor to create scenes that are both imaginative and relatable.

Inspired by storytelling, nature, and the warmth of human connection, Liz creates pieces that invite viewers to smile, reflect, and feel. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries and community shows throughout California, where they consistently draw attention for their charm and emotional resonance.

Liz continues to explore new techniques and ideas while staying true to her goal: to create art that uplifts, connects, and celebrates the joy in ordinary moments.

Meet the artist

Woman standing in front of artwork at a gallery, with pieces featuring children with wings and ocean scenes behind her.
Portrait of a woman with long brown hair and a white shirt, standing next to an abstract, colorful painting of a face with bold lines and geometric shapes, hung on a textured beige wall
A woman with long, light brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a turquoise crocheted top. She is standing in front of framed paintings on a white wall that include a colorful cartoon scene of a bar with characters and portraits.
A woman with brown hair and a floral shirt smiling in front of an abstract colorful painting in an art gallery.
Two women smiling, one holding a colorful painting of an underwater scene with fish, coral, and seaweed.
A woman holding a colorful painting of a dancer in a flowing dress and dancing pose, standing next to a sign spelling 'ARTS' on a wire grid backdrop.
Three people standing together indoors, smiling, with a man in the middle holding a colorful artwork featuring a heart and the word 'Sold!' on it. The woman on the left is wearing a patterned dress, the man is wearing a cap and a casual t-shirt, and the woman on the right is wearing glasses and a beige top. The background shows art on the walls, a window, and hanging lights.