Detail of a green and gold oil painting of hills dissolving into mist

Paintings

Rooted in observation and curiosity

About

Elisabeth Miles in her studio, standing in front of an easel with a coastal painting in progress

I'm especially drawn to atmospheric, transitional moments that exist only in a certain light, a gesture, or the place where fluid and solid meet. I work primarily in oils and watercolor, and my recent paintings move away from strict realism toward the space where the ephemeral meets the enduring and where the surface hints at worlds below.

Bio

Elisabeth Miles is a painter, fine artist and graphic designer based in West Sonoma County, California. Working primarily in oils and watercolor, she paints atmospheric, transitional moments: fog, sea and coastal light from the Sonoma Coast and Russian River. She is the creator of Sloth Tarot, a 78-card deck hand-painted in gouache, and co-owner of Bonzo in Downtown Guerneville, where she designs the apparel. Her original work is on view at her gallery space at Fulton Crossing.

Sloth Tarot

The Sloth Tarot deck in its tin, with a sloth framed by tropical leaves and a pink flower on the lid

Sloth Tarot began in 2018 with the intention to cultivate a daily painting practice. I wanted to create a tarot deck that was fun and lowkey ridiculous while exploring sloths as symbols of adaptation and resilience.


Each of the 78 cards was painted by hand in gouache on paper (7 x 9"). After I finished the paintings, I designed and produced the full deck. The complete deck is available for purchase at slothtarot.com


Below is the collection of original works

Original Sloth Tarot gouache paintings, set 1 of 8
Original Sloth Tarot gouache paintings, set 2 of 8
Original Sloth Tarot gouache paintings, set 3 of 8
Original Sloth Tarot gouache paintings, set 4 of 8
Original Sloth Tarot gouache paintings, set 5 of 8
Original Sloth Tarot gouache paintings, set 6 of 8
Original Sloth Tarot gouache paintings, set 7 of 8
Original Sloth Tarot gouache paintings, set 8 of 8

Where to Find My Work

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If you're interested in learning more about my work or a commission, send me a message.

@beff_leppard