The Show, Part 1

Installation View, ink, wax on paper 12 x 12 each


Last Sunday my solo show opened at the Rosenfeld Gallery in Philadelphia. I have known about the show for two years, so to have all the work out of studio and up together is quite amazing. My sense is that my paintings are living and breathing, a little fresh air opens them up.




Installation view entering the gallery right wall




Installation view




Installation view entering on the left wall




Installation View




Installation View, Second Room




Installation View, Second Room

Wishing you

From this

 

To this

 

Journey, as of now 36 x 72 oil

Change and Transformation!
Happy New Year
Lisa

Studio VIsits: 10 Great Paintings,10 Artists Studios

A big thanks to John Seed,who not only was kind enough to include me in his Artist's Palette Project, but used my "in progress" studio shot as the lead in for his Huffington Post blog entry.
Here is the link to see all the wonderful palettes and painters.

John Seed

Professor of art and art history, Mt. San Jacinto College

Posted: December 1, 2010 01:13 PM

Studio Visits: 10 Great Paintings, 10 Artist Studios (PHOTOS)

Above: The lively chaos of artist Lisa Pressman's studio reflects her creative energy
PS Those two paintings look completely different now Looking into an artist's studio is a bit like opening a friend's refrigerator: you are going to learn a lot about them very quickly Since I began blogging on the topic of painters and their palettes I have been floored by the variety of materials my artist friends use, and have also been seduced by the allure of their creative spaces. In this slideshow, there is a painting for every taste and an intimate array of palettes, and studio shots. Looking it over myself, I couldn't help thinking that looking over this slideshow is like eating a 10 course meal prepared by 10 great chefs who let you glimpse their kitchens. Enjoy
PS: If you get addicted to these, check out artist Farrell Brickhouse's "Tables, Shelves and Palettes" on Facebook.

Lisa Pressman: Palette Table

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Lisa Pressman: "My palette was built by my husband in 1986. It has a glass top, a place for turps that can be covered up , a draw for paints, two shelves underneath and it is on wheels. The scraped paint tells the story of many paintings. These days I use Gamblin, Williamsburg, and Charvin paints, R & F pigments sticks, or whatever I can afford. After painting with encaustic for a few years I am loving the richness and freedom of the oil paint."

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Leap of Faith

I have been posting paintings not really knowing the story . I have been up since four this morning. I think I've got it. Just like everyone else I am busy . My studio practice, marketing and followup, teaching, waitressing, family life and on and
on...........The Balancing Act.

The Balancing Act 24 x24 encaustic



At the end of the summer I began playing around with oil paint again and it felt so liberating.This was the first oil painting I had done in a few years. It was an experiment with new tools, new paint, new attitude. It was scary and taking a leap of faith.
The experiment 32 x 34 oil on board


Not two weeks later, after a bit of a back story, I literally walked out of my job that I have had for 14 years. Although it was probably time for me to retire my waitress shoes, walking out before Saturday night service was not the way I had pictured my send off. It was completely out of character, slightly dramatic and kind of like a bad breakup. It was scary and taking a leap of faith.



Walking the Line 36 x 36 oil on board


Does art follow life or does life follow art?


It has been an interesting few months. Possible opportunities to teach 2d design and drawing has me looking at books, lessons plans, exercises, and artists. I bought a new sketchbook and worked in it yesterday while I was in the studio. I have to practice what I preach right? I will be brushing up on perspective soon. It is scary and I am taking a leap of faith.

That's my story for now.

Walking the Line, New Painting

Walking the Line
36 x 36 oil on board
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