Elizabeth T. Danforth was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Details on her early childhood are scarce, but it's known that her upbringing influenced her later artistic interests.

While specific schools attended are not widely available, this period encompasses Liz's primary and secondary education. Early exposure to art, literature, and fantasy likely shaped her creative development. This includes early art endeavors and discovery of the works that would influence her later projects.

Developing her skills in illustration and beginning to explore her own artistic style, which would later become a defining part of her professional career.