About Lisa
Lisa Riannson is a visual artist based in Colorado, working in oil, cold wax, and acrylic. Her work blends realism and abstraction, often exploring memory, contrast, and the quiet moments that linger. She’s drawn to texture, atmosphere, and the emotional weight of light and shadow.

Her paintings have been included in juried exhibitions across Colorado and New York, and in 2020 she shared her process as a demonstrating artist at the Denver Art Museum.

In addition to her studio practice, Lisa teaches watercolor and acrylic painting through local art schools. She’s known for her fun, encouraging teaching style and her ability to make painting feel approachable—even for beginners.

Artist Statement
I’m inspired by contrast—light against dark, softness against edge, moments that feel both ordinary and mysterious. I like to paint what catches me emotionally: a shadow, a shape, the feeling of something fading or half-remembered.

Lately, I’ve been drawn to layering—building up textures and breaking things down again. I’m currently working in oil, cold wax, and acrylic, experimenting with how much to reveal and how much to leave unfinished. My paintings lean into mood and memory, blending realism with abstraction.

As a teacher, I care deeply about helping people trust themselves creatively. I believe you don’t need to be fearless—you just need a place to start and permission to explore.