About liz.

Raised in Tokyo, Liz Horwitz (also known by her middle name, Mitsuye) came to the United States to attend college, and has lived here ever since. She attended Colby College in Maine, where she focused on the arts, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in music. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and two children.

In addition to creating washi eggs and other artwork, Mitsuye plays the flute and the double bass, and performs in several musical groups, including the Impromptu TrioMood Swings Orchestra, Soft Touch Dance Band, and the Boston Civic Orchestra.