Elissa Quist
@liserpiecerpie.bsky.social
Abstract painter, working in oils and acrylic
Traditional bookbinder
Based in colorful Colorado 🏔️
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Ally
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible," Dalai Lama.
www.elissaquist.com
Traditional bookbinder
Based in colorful Colorado 🏔️
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Ally
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible," Dalai Lama.
www.elissaquist.com
“Vibrations”
24” x 24”
Acrylic on panel
When the colors are #loud and you can feel the humming of nature.
#SensoryArt #ColorADay #red #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscapes
24” x 24”
Acrylic on panel
When the colors are #loud and you can feel the humming of nature.
#SensoryArt #ColorADay #red #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscapes
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
“Vibrations”
24” x 24”
Acrylic on panel
When the colors are #loud and you can feel the humming of nature.
#SensoryArt #ColorADay #red #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscapes
24” x 24”
Acrylic on panel
When the colors are #loud and you can feel the humming of nature.
#SensoryArt #ColorADay #red #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscapes
An incredible sunset last night!
I texted my kids- this is either the most beautiful sunset or we are all dead soon.
#sunset #colorado #northglenn
I texted my kids- this is either the most beautiful sunset or we are all dead soon.
#sunset #colorado #northglenn
November 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
An incredible sunset last night!
I texted my kids- this is either the most beautiful sunset or we are all dead soon.
#sunset #colorado #northglenn
I texted my kids- this is either the most beautiful sunset or we are all dead soon.
#sunset #colorado #northglenn
Finishing touches on the 🌲Yule journals 🌲
Some beads and elk charms ❤️💚
#bookbinding #handmadebooks #yule #wip
Some beads and elk charms ❤️💚
#bookbinding #handmadebooks #yule #wip
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Finishing touches on the 🌲Yule journals 🌲
Some beads and elk charms ❤️💚
#bookbinding #handmadebooks #yule #wip
Some beads and elk charms ❤️💚
#bookbinding #handmadebooks #yule #wip
Next step, making the book cover. I make my own book cloth for the added flair 🤩
#bookbinding #handmade #bookbindingprocess #wip
#bookbinding #handmade #bookbindingprocess #wip
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Next step, making the book cover. I make my own book cloth for the added flair 🤩
#bookbinding #handmade #bookbindingprocess #wip
#bookbinding #handmade #bookbindingprocess #wip
After finishing stitching the book blocks, off to the next steps.
Gluing the spine, adding book mark ribbon, gluing head and tail bands, tipping in end papers 😎
#bookbinding #bookbindingprocess #wip
Gluing the spine, adding book mark ribbon, gluing head and tail bands, tipping in end papers 😎
#bookbinding #bookbindingprocess #wip
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
After finishing stitching the book blocks, off to the next steps.
Gluing the spine, adding book mark ribbon, gluing head and tail bands, tipping in end papers 😎
#bookbinding #bookbindingprocess #wip
Gluing the spine, adding book mark ribbon, gluing head and tail bands, tipping in end papers 😎
#bookbinding #bookbindingprocess #wip
A different kind of stitch incoming 😉
French link, a beautiful bookbinding stitch allowing for more flexibility in the spine.
The start of a new batch of Yule journals 🌲💚🌲
#bookbinding #handmadebooks #traditionalbookbinding
French link, a beautiful bookbinding stitch allowing for more flexibility in the spine.
The start of a new batch of Yule journals 🌲💚🌲
#bookbinding #handmadebooks #traditionalbookbinding
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A different kind of stitch incoming 😉
French link, a beautiful bookbinding stitch allowing for more flexibility in the spine.
The start of a new batch of Yule journals 🌲💚🌲
#bookbinding #handmadebooks #traditionalbookbinding
French link, a beautiful bookbinding stitch allowing for more flexibility in the spine.
The start of a new batch of Yule journals 🌲💚🌲
#bookbinding #handmadebooks #traditionalbookbinding
“Changeling”
11”x14”
Oil on canvas
A #creepy little painting, what emerges from the shadows?
#NightmareNov #AlphabetChallenge
#WeekSForShadows
11”x14”
Oil on canvas
A #creepy little painting, what emerges from the shadows?
#NightmareNov #AlphabetChallenge
#WeekSForShadows
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Changeling”
11”x14”
Oil on canvas
A #creepy little painting, what emerges from the shadows?
#NightmareNov #AlphabetChallenge
#WeekSForShadows
11”x14”
Oil on canvas
A #creepy little painting, what emerges from the shadows?
#NightmareNov #AlphabetChallenge
#WeekSForShadows
“Her Island”
36” x 48”
Cold wax and oil on panel
From my THEM series, a diamond #pattern painting inspired by my sister. She moved to Hawaii, an evolution in her life’s story
#SensoryArt #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractportraits
36” x 48”
Cold wax and oil on panel
From my THEM series, a diamond #pattern painting inspired by my sister. She moved to Hawaii, an evolution in her life’s story
#SensoryArt #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractportraits
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“Her Island”
36” x 48”
Cold wax and oil on panel
From my THEM series, a diamond #pattern painting inspired by my sister. She moved to Hawaii, an evolution in her life’s story
#SensoryArt #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractportraits
36” x 48”
Cold wax and oil on panel
From my THEM series, a diamond #pattern painting inspired by my sister. She moved to Hawaii, an evolution in her life’s story
#SensoryArt #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractportraits
Disappeared in America protest today in Broomfield CO.
It’s easy for me to feel isolated in my rage, today gave me some hope.
#noice #resist #disappearedinamerica
It’s easy for me to feel isolated in my rage, today gave me some hope.
#noice #resist #disappearedinamerica
November 1, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Disappeared in America protest today in Broomfield CO.
It’s easy for me to feel isolated in my rage, today gave me some hope.
#noice #resist #disappearedinamerica
It’s easy for me to feel isolated in my rage, today gave me some hope.
#noice #resist #disappearedinamerica
October 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
“Blue Mountain”
5” 7”
Cold wax and oil on paper
Inspired by the Rockies and the architecture that affects them.
#BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday
#Colorado #RockyMountains #abstractlandscape
5” 7”
Cold wax and oil on paper
Inspired by the Rockies and the architecture that affects them.
#BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday
#Colorado #RockyMountains #abstractlandscape
October 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
“Blue Mountain”
5” 7”
Cold wax and oil on paper
Inspired by the Rockies and the architecture that affects them.
#BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday
#Colorado #RockyMountains #abstractlandscape
5” 7”
Cold wax and oil on paper
Inspired by the Rockies and the architecture that affects them.
#BlueSkyMonday #MountainMonday
#Colorado #RockyMountains #abstractlandscape
Just finished a batch of fall inspired journals 🍂
Hand stitched binding with handmade cover and available on my website
www.elissaquist.com
#bookbinding #journals #handmade
#tradionalbookbinding
Hand stitched binding with handmade cover and available on my website
www.elissaquist.com
#bookbinding #journals #handmade
#tradionalbookbinding
October 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Just finished a batch of fall inspired journals 🍂
Hand stitched binding with handmade cover and available on my website
www.elissaquist.com
#bookbinding #journals #handmade
#tradionalbookbinding
Hand stitched binding with handmade cover and available on my website
www.elissaquist.com
#bookbinding #journals #handmade
#tradionalbookbinding
“The Flood”
5” x 7”
Cold wax and oil on paper
A little landscape with a turbulent sky.
#ColorADay #RedWed #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscape #colorado
5” x 7”
Cold wax and oil on paper
A little landscape with a turbulent sky.
#ColorADay #RedWed #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscape #colorado
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
“The Flood”
5” x 7”
Cold wax and oil on paper
A little landscape with a turbulent sky.
#ColorADay #RedWed #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscape #colorado
5” x 7”
Cold wax and oil on paper
A little landscape with a turbulent sky.
#ColorADay #RedWed #ArtYear #abstractart #abstractlandscape #colorado
October 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“Yellow Axis”
40” x 40”
Oil on canvas
I studied color theory in college and this is one of the first #yellow and violet studies I did. 😊
#throwbackthursday #ColorADay #YellowThur #ArtYear #colortheory
40” x 40”
Oil on canvas
I studied color theory in college and this is one of the first #yellow and violet studies I did. 😊
#throwbackthursday #ColorADay #YellowThur #ArtYear #colortheory
October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“Yellow Axis”
40” x 40”
Oil on canvas
I studied color theory in college and this is one of the first #yellow and violet studies I did. 😊
#throwbackthursday #ColorADay #YellowThur #ArtYear #colortheory
40” x 40”
Oil on canvas
I studied color theory in college and this is one of the first #yellow and violet studies I did. 😊
#throwbackthursday #ColorADay #YellowThur #ArtYear #colortheory
Just in time for the season, my Samhain little journals are available on my website 🍂🍁🎃
Each are handmade with an owl talisman and onyx bead for strength and protection. 🧡🖤
www.elissaquist.com
#samhain #journals #handmadebooks
#halloween #31DaysOfHalloween #traditionalbookbinding
Each are handmade with an owl talisman and onyx bead for strength and protection. 🧡🖤
www.elissaquist.com
#samhain #journals #handmadebooks
#halloween #31DaysOfHalloween #traditionalbookbinding
October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Just in time for the season, my Samhain little journals are available on my website 🍂🍁🎃
Each are handmade with an owl talisman and onyx bead for strength and protection. 🧡🖤
www.elissaquist.com
#samhain #journals #handmadebooks
#halloween #31DaysOfHalloween #traditionalbookbinding
Each are handmade with an owl talisman and onyx bead for strength and protection. 🧡🖤
www.elissaquist.com
#samhain #journals #handmadebooks
#halloween #31DaysOfHalloween #traditionalbookbinding
“Mother Bird”
10” x 10”
Oil on panel
A mother, looking like a bird #pumpkin hybrid, juggling her babies 🧡 A fall inspired piece.
#Mothers #AnimalArtTuesday #31DaysOfHalloween #ArtYear
10” x 10”
Oil on panel
A mother, looking like a bird #pumpkin hybrid, juggling her babies 🧡 A fall inspired piece.
#Mothers #AnimalArtTuesday #31DaysOfHalloween #ArtYear
October 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
“Mother Bird”
10” x 10”
Oil on panel
A mother, looking like a bird #pumpkin hybrid, juggling her babies 🧡 A fall inspired piece.
#Mothers #AnimalArtTuesday #31DaysOfHalloween #ArtYear
10” x 10”
Oil on panel
A mother, looking like a bird #pumpkin hybrid, juggling her babies 🧡 A fall inspired piece.
#Mothers #AnimalArtTuesday #31DaysOfHalloween #ArtYear
“Shock, Again”
40” x 40”
Cold wax and oil on panel
I did this painting a few months after my mother died. I would have these overwhelming moments, somehow forgetting she was gone, only to be reminded. Almost 5 years later and it still happens.
#grief #abstractexpressionism #arttherapy
40” x 40”
Cold wax and oil on panel
I did this painting a few months after my mother died. I would have these overwhelming moments, somehow forgetting she was gone, only to be reminded. Almost 5 years later and it still happens.
#grief #abstractexpressionism #arttherapy
October 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Shock, Again”
40” x 40”
Cold wax and oil on panel
I did this painting a few months after my mother died. I would have these overwhelming moments, somehow forgetting she was gone, only to be reminded. Almost 5 years later and it still happens.
#grief #abstractexpressionism #arttherapy
40” x 40”
Cold wax and oil on panel
I did this painting a few months after my mother died. I would have these overwhelming moments, somehow forgetting she was gone, only to be reminded. Almost 5 years later and it still happens.
#grief #abstractexpressionism #arttherapy
“Hex Invasion”
12”x12”
Acrylic on panel
A happy little invasion 🩷💜
#MountainMonday #mountains #ColorADay #PinkMon #MagentaMonday
12”x12”
Acrylic on panel
A happy little invasion 🩷💜
#MountainMonday #mountains #ColorADay #PinkMon #MagentaMonday
October 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“Hex Invasion”
12”x12”
Acrylic on panel
A happy little invasion 🩷💜
#MountainMonday #mountains #ColorADay #PinkMon #MagentaMonday
12”x12”
Acrylic on panel
A happy little invasion 🩷💜
#MountainMonday #mountains #ColorADay #PinkMon #MagentaMonday
“Rolling Hills”
18”x24”
Cold wax and oil on panel
A calm and #relax ing landscape, full of my favorite colors 💕
#BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #smArtist #abstractart #landscape #painting
18”x24”
Cold wax and oil on panel
A calm and #relax ing landscape, full of my favorite colors 💕
#BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #smArtist #abstractart #landscape #painting
October 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Rolling Hills”
18”x24”
Cold wax and oil on panel
A calm and #relax ing landscape, full of my favorite colors 💕
#BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #smArtist #abstractart #landscape #painting
18”x24”
Cold wax and oil on panel
A calm and #relax ing landscape, full of my favorite colors 💕
#BlueSkyArtShow #ArtYear #smArtist #abstractart #landscape #painting
In an effort to learn something completely new, I taught myself how to bind books. The entire process requires me to be fully present and engaged, much like meditation.
This is a little journal ❤️
#handmade #bookbinding
This is a little journal ❤️
#handmade #bookbinding
September 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In an effort to learn something completely new, I taught myself how to bind books. The entire process requires me to be fully present and engaged, much like meditation.
This is a little journal ❤️
#handmade #bookbinding
This is a little journal ❤️
#handmade #bookbinding
Closing reception for “Rekindled Spaces” at Buku Gallery.
October 2nd, 6-9pm
2400 Industrial Lane
Broomfield CO
- My “Caged” Series on view
#art #abstractart #artgallery #coloradoart #oilpainting
October 2nd, 6-9pm
2400 Industrial Lane
Broomfield CO
- My “Caged” Series on view
#art #abstractart #artgallery #coloradoart #oilpainting
September 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Closing reception for “Rekindled Spaces” at Buku Gallery.
October 2nd, 6-9pm
2400 Industrial Lane
Broomfield CO
- My “Caged” Series on view
#art #abstractart #artgallery #coloradoart #oilpainting
October 2nd, 6-9pm
2400 Industrial Lane
Broomfield CO
- My “Caged” Series on view
#art #abstractart #artgallery #coloradoart #oilpainting
“Twist”
8” 8”
Acrylic on panel
A twisting, rolling #rainbow. 🌈❤️
#SensoryArt #ArtYear #smArtist #painting #abstractart #art
8” 8”
Acrylic on panel
A twisting, rolling #rainbow. 🌈❤️
#SensoryArt #ArtYear #smArtist #painting #abstractart #art
September 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
“Twist”
8” 8”
Acrylic on panel
A twisting, rolling #rainbow. 🌈❤️
#SensoryArt #ArtYear #smArtist #painting #abstractart #art
8” 8”
Acrylic on panel
A twisting, rolling #rainbow. 🌈❤️
#SensoryArt #ArtYear #smArtist #painting #abstractart #art
A pic of “Front Range” from the show, Rekindled Spaces at Buku gallery, a fantastic new art space in Broomfield CO focusing on local artists ❤️
#coloradoartists #scape #artyear #artgallery #art
#coloradoartists #scape #artyear #artgallery #art
September 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A pic of “Front Range” from the show, Rekindled Spaces at Buku gallery, a fantastic new art space in Broomfield CO focusing on local artists ❤️
#coloradoartists #scape #artyear #artgallery #art
#coloradoartists #scape #artyear #artgallery #art
Nesòtaieux, or Longs Peak, in the distance looking rather majestic 🩶🩵
#MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday
#Colorado #rockymountains
#MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday
#Colorado #rockymountains
September 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Nesòtaieux, or Longs Peak, in the distance looking rather majestic 🩶🩵
#MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday
#Colorado #rockymountains
#MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday
#Colorado #rockymountains