LISA MATHESON

I am a visual artist currently working in oil paint. I was captivated by the beautiful light and landscapes of the island of Nantucket when I first arrived in early 1980's and it has influenced my life and art ever since. I delight in watching the seasonal changes on the island. I find endless enjoyment in the painting process, from plein air to studio painting. I find that plein air painting and painting from life provide the most enjoyment for me and also the greatest challenge as an artist. I enjoy drawing from the figure as it strengthens my observational skills and keeps them intact. I am concerned with creating mood and atmosphere in my work; using brushwork, color relationships and the play of light to accomplish visual objectives. I often employ an intuitive process to create paintings that fall somewhere between objective and nonrepresentational work.