Daily Inspiration: Meet Elizabeth Roethlisberger

Today we’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth Roethlisberger.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started? 
My story is still a growing one. Focusing on my creativity and business/jobs, it started young. I always loved creating— participating in the yearbook, marching and symphony band, and any art activities I could. This love of creating followed me into adulthood, leading me to study and earn my bachelor’s in graphic design. 

College, however, wasn’t easy though it taught me a lot of good things it drained a lot of my creativity. After graduating college, I was in a creative rut! I felt as though I could never create again—dramatic, I know, but it’s the truth. While in this rut, I learned a lot about myself. I knew a typical firm/job wasn’t for me; I wanted to experience new places, explore more job options, and experience life now rather than waiting till I retire. So, to have more flexibility, I started to do freelance work for both design and photography while also trying to sell art on the side on RedBubble. 

I currently am on long-term contracts with the design boutique Nimble Kettle LLC and wedding photographer Matte Photography (Molly Hauxwel-Currier, someone who has also been interviewed for this series)! 

While I am working within my creative fields, I have also started working at a local bookstore, McLean and Eakin. This job is filling that part of my soul that wants to curl up with books all day and have a chance to recharge myself, my soul, and my creativity. 

What the future holds for my work will fluctuate as I do. I want to travel and put life first, but I also enjoy my work, and it is the balancing game I play every day, month, and year. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Definitely not—I honestly feel that if someone says it has been easy, they aren’t being fully upfront. Like I said before, college drained me of my creativity, and that is a huge obstacle to work through. Surprisingly enough, many people feel this way after going to school in a creative field. You feel as though your whole purpose is gone. That you are simply floating in space with no tether. This was by far my biggest struggle. 

Another struggle for me was determining what I wanted out of myself, work, and life. Finding what is right for me, my life, and my situation. Many people get sucked into the narrative of, “This is how I must live life,” and I did too. But pushing out of that and being honest with myself is ever-growing and adapting. It’s scary to be so vulnerable with yourself, but that is where I find a lot of my answers. 

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a multi-creative working in photography, design, and art. 

Withing design I’ve done small branding jobs, contract work, and printed materials (questionnaires, posters, etc.) 

For photography, while I shoot weddings with Matte Photography, I also do family photos, senior photos, landscape/artistic photography, and have done a photo shoot with an equestrian and her horse! 

For art, I do this on the side. I haven’t yet done contracted art for anyone, but am up for it! I currently focus on digital art and sell it on RedBubble. 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
As cheesy as it is, be honest with yourself. Push boundaries; if you stick to what you’ve been taught and don’t explore new options and opinions, it will make it harder to reach your goals and truest self. 

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.elizabethcreat.es/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethcreat.es
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.r.creates
• Other: https://linktr.ee/elizabethcreates