Lisa Stead

Bio: Lisa Stead, (b.1972) is an artist based in southwestern Ontario. A student of fine arts, graphic design and photography, Lisa had a long career as a portrait and commercial photographer before returning to her first love of fine arts, specifically painting. Now, a full-time artist, Lisa works from her personal studio creating both abstract and expressionistic artworks. Her works are in several Ontario galleries and held in private collections.

Artist Statement: I am an abstract artist located in the beautiful city of London, ON. My work has always been heavily influenced by my experience in graphic design and photography. You can see it in my use of shape, colour and composition. I paint in several styles; however, expressing myself through abstraction is my first love. It allows an unrestricted approach, relinquishing control to the tools so emotion and energy can lead the way intuitively. My works are described as explorations of expressive colour and texture through movement in brush stroke. She shares her expressions as a reflection of her life with the intention of bringing joy infused works to the viewer.