About Lisa

Artist Statement

I have been surrounded by art my whole life. My mother, Arlene, is an artist. Through the
years, she has exposed me to all different mediums. I have worked with Ceramics to Colored
Pencils to Acrylics. Along my artistic journey, I was drawn to beads and have been working
with them for about six years now. I joke around saying that if I were a fish, I’d be caught.
My eyes are attracted to shiny objects and the way they sparkle in the light. My pieces begin
with the things in my life that make me smile. They inspire me to be creative and share the
love and fondness I have for nature and animals of all kinds.

My creative process begins with a simple line drawing. From there, I paint the piece using
different mediums which produces several textures. The next step is hand-placing seed
beads over the part of the painting that I wish to be the focal point of the piece. Since the
glass beads are semi-translucent, they interact with the paint which produces the final
affect. I enjoy the challenge of working with the various textures to complete one cohesive
piece of art.

I look forward to the many years I have ahead of me to grow and to touch people’s lives.

Art Exhibits and Memberships

Illinois Artisan Program-Illinois
La Grange Art League Gallery-La Grange, IL Monthly www.lagrangeartleague.org
Chicago Artist’s Coalition-Chicago, IL www.caconline.org
Chiaroscuro-Chicago, IL www.chiaroart.com
Two Bostons-Naperville, IL
Unique Freaque, Ltd-Oak Park, IL Store front closed in 2009
Brookfield Gallery Walk 2008, Brookfield, IL
Evolving Artist's Art Competition and Exhibit- December 30 2008-January 30, 2009,
Beverly Art Center-Chicago, IL www.beverlyartcenter.org
Fine Art America-online gallery www.fineartamerica.com
Celebrity Charity Chair Auction-Chicago, IL 2005 & 2006
"The Dog and Cat Days of Summer" Gallerie MK, Group Show-2009-Chicago, IL
Beverly Art Competition and Exhibition at the Beverly Arts Center-2009-Chicago, IL
12th Annual Chicago Art Open-2010-Chicago, IL
"Cats and Dogs and Bears...Oh My!!"-Two person Featured Artist Show-
La Grange Art League Gallery-La Grange, IL-October 2010
"In Bloom: A Garden Art Sculpture Event" May-August 2011-Oak Brook, IL-
Received Honorable Mention

Art Fairs

49th Annual Oakbrook Center Fine Art Exhibition-2011-Oak Brook, IL
14th Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival-2011-Lincolnshire, IL
4th Annual North Shore Festival of Fine Art Old Orchard-2011-Skokie, IL
2011 Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival- Hinsdale, IL- Received Honorable Mention
2010 Holiday Art Spree-Illinois Artisan Program-Chicago, IL
20th Annual Wilmette Arts Guild Festival of Fine Arts-2010-Wilmette, IL
2010 Ethnic Arts Bazaar, Illinois Artisan Program-Chicago, IL
38th Annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival-2010-Evanston, IL
3rd Annual North Shore Festival of Fine Art Old Orchard-2010-Skokie, IL
13th Annual Lincolnshire Art Festival-Lincolnshire, IL-Received Merit Award
37th Annual Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival-2009-Evanston, IL
19th Annual Wilmette Arts Guild Festival of Fine Arts-2009-Wilmette, IL

Mixed Media Artist