About Lisa
I studied photography and media arts in college, and then spent 20 years as an interior designer, while continuing to paint and study art. Studying drawing and painting at The Drawing Studio I became certified to teach drawing at TDS and presently teach Abstract Painting. These life experiences have brought me to where I am today, a working artist exhibiting in regional and national shows.
I am signature member of the Watercolor Guild SAWG. Members of SAAG, CASA and a member of The Tubac Center of the Arts.
Artist Statement
Creating art is a form of meditation that allows me to be totally in the present. At the core of my works Iʼm searching for ways to express interaction between mankind and the natural world . I want to breathe life into invisible dreams by using unique shapes and forms. I approach each work from a place of emptiness and am open to what comes in. Creating a dialogue with the painting allowing me to be surprised.
Awards, Juried Shows & Recognition
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Present |
I am an active juried signature member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild, Tucson |
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2010 |
“Small Things Considered” Invitational Show – Davis Dominguez Gallery, Tucson, AZ |
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2009 |
Merit Award – Southern Arizona Artist Guild juried Show – Toscana Gallery, Tucson |
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2009 |
Best Of Show – Tubac Winter Invitational Show – Manos Gallery, Tubac, AZ |
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2009 |
Arizona Edges National Show – Tubac Center of the Arts – Juried by Robert Burridges |
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2009 |
Arizona Aqueous XXIII – juried by Christopher Schink, Tubac Center of the Arts, Tubac, AZ |
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2009 |
Juried into Manos Art Gallery – Tubac, AZ |
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2008 |
Best Of Show – Fall Members Open Exhibit Show, Tubac, AZ – juried by Deanna Thibault |
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2007 |
Arizona Aqueous XXII, juried by Elizabeth Yarosz-Ash, February 16-April 1, Tubac, Arizona |
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2006 |
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Annual show, juried by Don Andrews |
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2005 |
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Annual show, juried by George James |
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2004 |
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Annual Show, juried by Ellen Fountain, N.W.S. |
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2003 |
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Annual Show, juried by Barbara Nechis, A.W.S. |
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2001 |
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Annual Show, juried by Timothy Clark, A.W.S. |
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Addy’s Award |
For outstanding photographs for advertisement. Awarded by Tucson Advertising agencies. |
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First Place |
Video Document Drama Production. Awarded by Pima College. |
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Published Photos |
Sunset Magazine, Tucson Lifestyle, Design West and Garden Design magazines |
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Archive Collection |
My work is displayed and kept in the archive collection of the Tucson Historical Society. |
Education and Work Experience
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Present |
Full-time Artist; teaching at The Drawing Studio in Tucson, Arizona |
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2005-2007 |
Abstract Expression classes with Josh Goldberg |
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2004 |
One-month art history study tour in Italy |
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2000 – 2007 |
Interior Designer for Calico Corners, Tucson |
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2000 |
Watercolor workshop with Ellen Fountain |
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2000 |
Portrait workshop with Paul Mohr |
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1999 |
Workshop with Kit Fraser |
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1999-Present |
The Drawing Studio, Tucson – open studio, studying with Andrew Rush, Hoge Day & Josh Goldberg |
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June 1990 |
Biomedical Communications, Video Production/Direction Internship, University Medical Center, Tucson |
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1987-1991 |
Television Production, Communication, Social Welfare |
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1965-1968 |
Liberal Arts and Fine Arts – The University of Arizona, Tucson |
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1983-1988 |
Photographer/Owner – In Focus Productions, Tucson |
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1978-1981 |
Interior Designer/Owner – Lisa’s Interiors, Tucson |