About Liz Christiansen

Hi, I’m Liz Christiansen – Australian Artist & Surface Pattern Designer.

I am a Brisbane-based artist and surface pattern designer creating vibrant, story-rich artwork for brands and products worldwide.

My work

I specialise in surface pattern design, repeat patterns, mixed media artwork and bold graphic compositions, available for art licensing, collaborations and commissions (exclusive and non-exclusive).

I work with thoughtful, design-led brands who want original artwork that feels energetic, elevated and commercially ready.

My visual language blends bold colour, layered texture and strong graphic composition — shaped by over 25 years in branding and graphic design.

I combine collage, hand-painted elements, drawing, ink and digital techniques to create artwork that captures movement, contrast and emotion. The result is expressive yet refined work that translates beautifully across:

  • Textiles
  • Fashion
  • Homewares
  • Stationery
  • Packaging
  • Lifestyle products

Every piece is designed with both artistic integrity and real-world production in mind.

Artist + commercial designer

As founder and creative director of Lula Creative, I bring decades of experience in branding, typography and print production.

That means when we collaborate, you’re working with someone who understands:

  • Seamless repeat pattern development
  • Technical tile creation
  • Packaging and print production
  • Brand alignment and visual strategy

I bridge the gap between expressive art and commercially viable design –  making collaboration smooth, strategic and creatively exciting.


Publications & recognition

My work has been recognised in both art and surface pattern design:

  • Pattern Pulse Volume 2 by Rachael King – Selected as 1 of 100 featured Australian surface designers and a work selected for one of the 4 front cover images
  • Frankie Magazine Good Stuff Awards – Winner, Design Category for a surface pattern design, with featured article of artwork and interview (Issue 111, 2022)
  • Uppercase Magazine – Selected as 1 of 100 designers worldwide for the 5th Surface Pattern Design Guide (Issue 57, 2023)
  • Studio on Brunswick Gallery, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Australia. Awarded the Emerging Artist Award in the Summer Showcase Exhibition and competition, January 2025
  • Studio on Brunswick Gallery, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Australia. Artwork in ‘Between’ Group Exhibition, November-December 2025
  • Coollage: A Closer Look – Featured as one of 100 international collage artists – published by the Tintinkillers and Komma in Netherlands (2022)
  • Wilder Roam Magazine– Published by Wilder Collage, a mixed media piece was selected for Issue 2, To the Sea (2024)

Who I love to work with

I’m drawn to collaborating with brands that are:

  • Design-conscious and values-driven
  • Interested in sustainability and meaningful production
  • Creating products in fashion, homewares, stationery, lifestyle or textiles
  • Looking for original artwork with personality and depth

If you’re building products for thoughtful, creative humans — the kind who surround themselves with beauty and story — we’ll likely be a perfect fit.

A little more about me

When I’m not in the studio, you’ll find me with my three children, making jewellery, collecting vintage treasures for collage, or tending to my garden (and ever-growing plant collection!).

I’m a lifelong learner and have previously taught typography and design at university level  – education keeps my foundations strong and my creative thinking sharp.

At the heart of everything I create is this intention: To make energetic, engaging and meaningful work that brings products to life – and sparks joy in the everyday.

Let’s collaborate

If you’re interested in licensing artwork, developing a custom surface pattern, or collaborating on a product collection, I’d love to hear from you.

Let’s create something vibrant and memorable together.

Contact me to see how we can work together.

Check out my showcase of design and artwork

Video and photo pictures by Aaron Shambrook

Want to work together?

I love working and collaborating with like-minded individuals and organisations and look forward to connecting with you.

Let's work together, get in touch