My paintings are about value and shape and how to best balance the two within a painting. I often start out by putting acrylic shapes onto paper, and then I stand back and evaluate what’s there—often making the shape into a figure and softening the edges around the figure. It’s that element of chance that keeps it interesting for me and (I hope) for the viewer. Liz Walker is a marbling/acrylic painter in Portland, Oregon, who has achieved national recognition in publications and exhibits throughout the U.S. Growing up in San Antonio, TX, Liz received a B.A. in Art from Trinity University. She has lived in the Portland, Oregon area for over 20 years, where she is an active member of numerous art organizations.