Oil Paintings Inspired by the Natural World, by Liza
My work is inspired by nature, nostalgia, and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments. I am is drawn to the feeling of seeing the world with fresh eyes and noticing small glimmers of joy and awe. Travel, shifting moods, and fleeting moments of life guide my paintings and help me create scenes that feel peaceful yet powerful.
My style ranges from atmospheric and emotional to bold dramatic realism. I use light, depth, and movement to invite my viewers into a space of calm and reflection. Each painting is a way for me to share the beauty I see in the world while honoring my family of artists, my memories, and the simple joys of childhood wonder.
I’m specifically drawn to the ocean for its power and stillness. The way it shifts color and shape and never stays the same. I love the tides and how they move with the moon. I’m also drawn to the life inside it. Coral, plants, and hidden systems that feel like their own world. To me it reflects something human too. Change, emotion, and the constant push and pull of being alive.
Selected Exhibitions
“Small for the Walls” at Art Studio Westhampton 25’
Greenwich Arts Council Blenheim Gallery
25’ 108th Members Juried Exhibition *sold
25’ “Holding Space Exhibition” *sold
26’ In Plain Sight Online Exhibition sold Honorable Mention
“Visions” AAPL at the Carriage Barn
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