September Visiting Artist
Lisa Compton
Meet the Artist
Opening Reception Saturday, September 7, 2-4pm
My inspiration is drawn from the natural world and when choosing my pieces, I paint what I love. I consider each artwork an opportunity to portray the beauty around us.
Lisa is a local artist born in Clinton and grew up in the small town of Lucan. She lived in Toronto for many years where she pursued an education in landscape design and had a full career in the healthcare industry. She now lives in Stratford, back in the area she considers home.
Art and learning has been part of Lisa’s life as long as she can remember. Along with landscape design and drafting, she developed considerable technical skills through her studies in decorative art. Over the years, Lisa has studied with several established artists, including Robert Bateman, Derek Wick, Terry Isaac (late) and David Kitler. She also enjoys participating in art shows and teaching.
After many years of painting, Lisa has developed her own style using her favourite mediums; mostly oils, acrylics and scratchboard. She particularly enjoys painting birds and small animals, hoping to catch an interesting pose or expression. With each painting, Lisa attempts to portray a momentary, cheerful glimpse into the creature’s world.