About

Shot by Chris Vultaggio “To Be or Not to Be, 12a, Shawangunks”

I’m Liza Mills, a lifelong rock climber, artist, printmaker, and retired art teacher based in the Shawangunks of New York. My work is inspired by decades spent climbing, traveling, and paying close attention to the landscapes, gear, creatures, and slightly questionable anchors encountered along the way.

I create original drawings and fine-art prints, climbing-inspired graphic tees, and one-of-a-kind wearable art from my Wild Neighbors Collection—a celebration of the scrappy, misunderstood animals who share our backyards, trails, and wild spaces. Each piece is designed, carved, drawn, and printed by hand.

I also welcome commissions. Have a favorite climb or climbing area you’d love to see as a drawing? Need help designing a T-shirt for your business, organization, or special event? Want to create your own one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art from the Wild Neighbors Collection? Commission information is available upon request.

My chop brings together the places, tools, and experiences that have shaped my life. Its outer form is a climbing nut, while a nut tool becomes the letter L. Within the negative space, a crescent moon rises over the Shawangunk Ridge, with a subtle nod to Smiley Tower at Skytop. Together, these elements represent my lifelong love of climbing and the Gunks—the landscape and community I continue to call home.

Shot by Jesse Davis “The String, 12a, Shawangunks”