Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Elizabeth Hunt developed an appreciation for art during her formative years. Her parents, Bill and Betty Hunt, each sought to cultivate their young daughter’s talents. Elizabeth’s mother provided paints and brush, while her father, a collector of odds and ends, contributed endless supply of interesting materials to incorporate into her works.

Elizabeth’s natural inclination for modeling and sculpture was evident during family vacations at Lake Altoona. She often could be found knee-deep in the lake, digging through the sand to reach the muddy soils below.

Love for the arts led Elizabeth to Georgia State University, where she pursued a degree in art. Her coursework at Georgia State provided a strong foundation in sculpture, which can be seen in her ceramics today.

In her early 20s, Elizabeth was introduced to Peg Morar, an artist specializing in hand-painted furniture and ceramics. Under Peg’s guidance, Elizabeth experimented with hand-painting furniture. Peg then introduced Elizabeth to the potters wheel. "I felt my life had come back full circle from the days of digging in the mud as a little girl." She had found her craft.