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Lisa RiehlLisa Riehl is a West Coast landscape artist living in Victoria, BC. She paints bold and impressionistic scenes of the beauty of Vancouver Island that surrounds her: ocean and beaches, forests and trees. Many of her paintings are inspired by her favourite destination - Tofino, BC. Lisa’s passions of camping, surfing and beachcombing provide the inspiration for her many coastal paintings. She never goes anywhere without her trusty camera (usually her phone) and takes hundreds of photos while out in nature (way too many, really … her phone is jam-packed with images). She will never run out of inspiration for her paintings!
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Lisa is a self-taught artist who has learned much from the many amazing accomplished artists she’s taken workshops and courses with. These days she paints mainly in oil paints but still loves to use acrylics. Her choice of medium is influenced by the size of the painting (bigger is more fun with oils!) and sometimes the subject matter (her acrylic glazing technique is perfect with misty scenes).
“I have always been inspired by Nature. I love to simplify what I’m seeing and translate it into the feeling of being outside with nothing between me and nature, the feeling of tranquility and vibrancy. Nature’s beauty is all around us to see, touch and hear. It has a way of affecting our moods and it can help us change our way of thinking for the better, from negative to positive. I believe that being exposed to this beauty can have a positive effect on our lives, in the way we look at things and the way we feel about ourselves. Perhaps my paintings can help bring this same feeling of wonder and peace to the viewers.
I’m often asked about my painting titles … Each painting I create feels like a poem that is made visible. I can’t just give them boring names - they deserve so much more. So I always title each painting with a phrase that, at least to me, evokes incredible meaning in my heart … What do they say to you?”
Website: https://www.lisariehl.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.riehl/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaRiehlArt
“I have always been inspired by Nature. I love to simplify what I’m seeing and translate it into the feeling of being outside with nothing between me and nature, the feeling of tranquility and vibrancy. Nature’s beauty is all around us to see, touch and hear. It has a way of affecting our moods and it can help us change our way of thinking for the better, from negative to positive. I believe that being exposed to this beauty can have a positive effect on our lives, in the way we look at things and the way we feel about ourselves. Perhaps my paintings can help bring this same feeling of wonder and peace to the viewers.
I’m often asked about my painting titles … Each painting I create feels like a poem that is made visible. I can’t just give them boring names - they deserve so much more. So I always title each painting with a phrase that, at least to me, evokes incredible meaning in my heart … What do they say to you?”
Website: https://www.lisariehl.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.riehl/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaRiehlArt
