Mary Elizabeth is more than just an art teacher—she’s a mentor, a guide, and a champion for young girls exploring their creative journeys.
With years of professional training and a natural ability to connect with her students, Mary Elizabeth knows how to make every girl feel seen, valued, and inspired. She combines her artistic skills with a deep understanding of the unique challenges that today’s young girls face, from social pressures to self-confidence struggles.
She’s passionate about the positive impact that creative expression can have on young minds and hearts, and she’s devoted to helping each girl build a foundation of self-confidence and courage.
Mary Elizabeth’s approach is rooted in empathy, engagement, and encouragement. She creates a welcoming, judgment-free space where middle school girls feel comfortable exploring their identities and emotions through art.
Whether they’re working on self-portraits, collaborative projects, or visual storytelling, Mary Elizabeth tailors each session to help girls express themselves in meaningful and enjoyable ways.
She believes art isn’t about learning techniques—it’s about discovering inner strength, developing resilience, and finding joy in the creative process. By blending structured art activities with opportunities for personal expression, Mary Elizabeth empowers each girl to develop confidence, self-awareness, and lasting friendships.
With a background in teaching, fine arts, and youth mentorship, Mary Elizabeth brings a unique perspective to her work. Her classes are created with a personal touch. She understands that every girl’s journey is different, and she’s here to support them every step of the way. Parents trust Mary Elizabeth for her expertise and genuine care and commitment to each student’s well-being and growth
With a background in teaching, fine arts, and youth mentorship, Mary Elizabeth brings a unique perspective to her work. Her classes are created with a personal touch. She understands that every girl’s journey is different, and she’s here to support them every step of the way. Parents trust Mary Elizabeth for her expertise and genuine care and commitment to each student’s well-being and growth
As a parent with a tween who took the class – it is an amazing and empowering experience for the girls and her artwork she created in the class is now a treasured piece of artwork and an ever present reminder to her of the lasting confidence Mary instills in her students – especially important at this transitional age!
Mary is an amazing artist herself and sharing that expertise with girls will provide them with confidence and inspiration for their future.
If I had a daughter this age, I would sign her up immediately.
Mary is simply WONDERFUL in so many ways.
Mary Elizabeth lives and works with her husband, Eddie, in Mansfield, Texas. Self-taught artists with an emphasis on mixed media pieces, the couple will often collaborate on projects that can be found throughout the state. Their growing popularity has made them local favorites with both private collectors and corporate clients – particularly for their large, outdoor installations. She and Eddie co-own Blue Goat Garden and Glass Studios and Mansfield Tattoo in downtown Mansfield.
Installations & Collaborations with Eddie Phillips
Installations of Note, including collaborative works with Eddie Phillips:
• City of Twin Falls, ID: Giant Interactive Steel and Glass Kaleidoscope, 2018
• City of Hailey, ID: Giant Interactive Steel and Glass Kaleidoscope, 2018
• City of Waxahachie, TX: Giant Interactive Steel and Glass Kaleidoscope, 2018
• The Lofts on Main Street, Mansfield, TX: “Power Up Your Ride”, Steel Electric Plug Sculpture, 2018
• The Lofts on Main Street, Mansfield, TX: 14 Ghost Signs of Historic Businesses, up to 4 stories tall, 2018
• Historic Mansfield, TX: “Mansfield 30/30”, A series of over 40 murals of various sizes, 2013-2016
• Texas A&M Law School: “Law Matters”, Original Mixed Media Canvas and 1000 prints, 2017
• Kroger, Saginaw, TX: “Our Town”, Mixed Media Mural, 2017
• Mansfield Performing Arts Center: “Not Normal”, Temporary installation exploring self-portraiture, 2016
• Park Plaza Building, Fort Worth, TX: “Pixel”, Steel and Glass Sculpture, 2015
• Burnett Building, Fort Worth, TX: “Malibu”, Powder Coated Steel Sculpture, 2014
• Mellow Mushroom, Mansfield, TX: Giant Interactive Steel and Glass Kaleidoscope, 2014
• Mellow Mushroom, Mansfield, TX: Geared and motorized 3D Mixed Media Mural, 2014
• Historic Mansfield, TX: Giant Interactive Steel and Glass Kaleidoscope, 2014
• Park Plaza Building, Fort Worth, TX: “American Beauty”, Aluminum, Wire and Enamel mobile, 2011