Artist Statement
I create luminous watercolor and white-line woodcut portraits that highlight what is unique and beautiful about the amazing flora and fauna that surrounds us. My work combines a diverse background in fine art painting, graphic design, printmaking, and illustration with my interest in examining each living thing to see how it fits into its habitat and the world at large. There is so much in our world that is fleeting and my work strives to capture what I can before it fades from our view. The transitory nature of watercolor works well to capture both my artistic method and my subject matter, as they are delicately fragile and all the more beautiful because of it.
Artist’s Bio
Based in Ayer, Massachusetts, Lisa Nelson has a BFA in Illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art and has participated in art shows all over the United States, as well as in Mexico and Europe. Her work combines a diverse background in fine art painting, printmaking, graphic design, and illustration with her interest in examining unique locations as well as the local flora and fauna to see how they fit into the world at large. Currently, she is working on a series of paintings highlighting the beautiful and unique wildlife that can be found throughout the country. As part of that project, she recently took part in a six-month artist residency at the historic Horlock House in Navasota, TX. She is also deeply committed to promoting volunteerism and environmentalism through her work and is working with the Amphibian and Reptile Conservatory in her goal to encourage wildlife preservation.
Artist Statement
I create luminous watercolor and white-line woodcut portraits that highlight what is unique and beautiful about the amazing flora and fauna that surrounds us. My work combines a diverse background in fine art painting, graphic design, printmaking, and illustration with my interest in examining each living thing to see how it fits into its habitat and the world at large. There is so much in our world that is fleeting and my work strives to capture what I can before it fades from our view. The transitory nature of watercolor works well to capture both my artistic method and my subject matter, as they are delicately fragile and all the more beautiful because of it.
Artist’s Bio
Based in Ayer, Massachusetts, Lisa Nelson has a BFA in Illustration from the Massachusetts College of Art and has participated in art shows all over the United States, as well as in Mexico and Europe. Her work combines a diverse background in fine art painting, printmaking, graphic design, and illustration with her interest in examining unique locations as well as the local flora and fauna to see how they fit into the world at large. Currently, she is working on a series of paintings highlighting the beautiful and unique wildlife that can be found throughout the country. As part of that project, she recently took part in a six-month artist residency at the historic Horlock House in Navasota, TX. She is also deeply committed to promoting volunteerism and environmentalism through her work and is working with the Amphibian and Reptile Conservatory and other non-profits in her goal to encourage wildlife preservation.