Amy Elizabeth holding The Devil's Bell Tower print which shows a devil holding a bell after knocking down a church tower. Amy is wearing a green linen dress, red neck tie and is smiling. She is standing in her studio.

Amy Elizabeth

Born and raised in Suffolk, England, Amy Elizabeth is a printmaker, illustrator and artist whose work draws deeply from folklore, the natural world, and the charming oddities of medieval marginalia. Her prints reflect a lifelong love of history, local legends, stained glass, and illuminated manuscripts. Fascinated for as long as she can remember by old stories and objects, Amy weaves these together to create work rooted in the tales and traditions that inspire her.

When she’s not in the studio, Amy is most likely outdoors, ideally on a long walk, preferably on a bleak Autumn day, finishing the day by a pub fire with a good pint.

Amy works from her home studio in the village of East Bergholt, where she creates her prints using both a Victorian book press and an etching press, all while enjoying life with her husband and their two children.

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A bit about me...

What inspires me to do what I do

From as early as I can remember, I was brought up to appreciate history, old objects and places as well as to enjoy the simple things around us. As much as the 13 year old me would have huffed at the idea of going for a long walk, visiting a castle and ending at the pub, little did I know that those days in my childhood would shape what I love and hold dear in my adult life. What's more, those days are now the days I long for and look forward to.

I have my parents and their love for the past to thank for a lot of my interests now. I draw inspiration for my work from quite a few places; medieval marginalia, curious tales, nature, the moon and her stars, and just a general love for a previous time when things were handmade and timeless. When I make my prints, I want them to transport me somewhere, to that place that makes you feel like you're cosy and warm when you're sat next to a roaring fire with a good pint in hand. I want them to evoke a sense of nostalgia and whimsey, to make you feel in touch with nature and away from modern distractions. I want to give people a little window in to a magical place where life is a bit simpler.

Why I started working as a printmaker and Illustrator

I started printmaking when the first Covid lockdown was announced back in 2020. I knew I needed to do something that would keep my mind busy with so many days ahead stuck inside so I turned to printmaking to try and keep those dark days at bay. I had always wanted to try lino printing so I massively overspent on paper, tools, inks and everything I could think I might possibly need and I started to practice. I began sharing some photos with friends and family, they gave me the confidence to share my work further and it grew from there. After 6 years of being self employed part time, alongside my employed role, Prints by Amy Elizabeth had reached the point where I took the decision to leave my employed work and pursue working full time as a self employed artist.

Do I take on commissions and projects from individuals and businesses?

Yes, I've worked with companies, private individuals and other artists. If you would like to work with me, please send me a message and I will come back to you as soon as I am able.

Where I work

I work in my home studio in East Bergholt, Suffolk. The village is surrounded by fields so a lot of my days are spent walking in the countryside and noticing the small changes in the hedgerows as the seasons roll on. I was born here, so I feel very lucky to be able to live and work somewhere I feel such a connection with.

A hand holds a white lino print featuring a whimsical illustration of a badger carrying a rabbit and a small figure, set against a background of green foliage and small purple flowers.
A hand holds a black and white art print featuring a detailed woodland scene with a rabbit, fox, owl, snail, sun, squirrel, moon, and floral motifs, with other prints visible in the background.
A hand holds a small framed artwork featuring a black hare and crescent moon on a dusty pink background with green botanical patterned backing, surrounded by similar small art pieces on a tabletop.
A hand holds a white lino print featuring two blue ink illustrations of decorative vases, set against a cluttered, creative studio background.
A hand holds a rectangular lino print featuring a black ink illustration of a Black Shuck with decorative text, reading 'Wild he roams the fields at night, a curious phantom, a fiendish beast' set against a cozy, cluttered vintage-style background with a candle, bear figurine, and pottery.
Many copies of a lino print featuring 6 mummers dancing around a may pole, having upside down having just been printed on a black and silver etching press which features in the forefront of the image.
A close-up of a carved lino block with detailed botanical and animal illustrations, including a rabbit and crescent moon, resting on a wooden worktable with carving tools and lino shavings nearby.
Amy Elizabeth's studio with handmade textile items, including hanging fabric pennant flags with the Greenman, moon and sun motifs, a patterned fabric-covered basket, a mint green wooden chair, and a cluttered desk with art supplies and framed prints.
A hand holds a rectangular lino print featuring a black ink illustration of a rabbit carrying a basket of flowers and sunflowers. The print has a textured off-white paper background with the title 'The Foraging Hare' and artist signature 'Amy Elizabeth' at the bottom.