Elizabeth King is a special education teacher who, when not teaching enjoys painting.
When do you engage in your art?
All day, every day, but I really do all or most of my focusing after 9PM.
What was the toughest piece of artwork that you’ve made?
Physically, I used to do glass art. Challenging, I painted a big earthworm mural at Topeka West.
When did you discover your love for this craft?
When I was a kid. My parents didn’t have a lot of money and they worked late so I used to draw to keep busy.
How long have you been painting?
30 years.
When did you paint the mural in your classroom?
Summer before the 2022-2023 school year.
How many murals have you painted?
Five.
What was your last big art project?
This classroom mural.
Coming up in March the Coffee Bar will be displaying some of King’s artwork.
