Lisa Ackermanwww.astoriaarts.com/lackerman

Lisa Ackerman - My dreams and the act of dreaming is what I paint.

My mom was a fashion illustrator in the 60's, and she has always encouraged me. I had formal training at several colleges in the Los Angeles area, and went to the Art Student's League for a summer in New York.

I cannot classify myself as any particular style, but a fusion sounds fitting- how about surrealpressionist. I am inspired by things that don't seem completely right, but work well together anyway, vivid colors, also people that make an impact on the world, and the brilliance of nature. I work in oil and collage but have been told I'm a natural at sculpture. I dabble a bit in photography as well.

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Epilogue (juried paintings)


Recent Work...

Skullseed
oil on canvas, 14" x 11"
Not For Sale
Enlightenment
collage with gel medium, 10" x 8"
Not For Sale
Overcoming the Odds
oil on canvas, 12" x 9"
Not For Sale
Rusted Rose
oil on canvas, 5" x 7"
Not For Sale

Dialog
oil on canvas, 20" x 16"
Not For Sale
The Ascent
oil on canvas, 11" x 14"
Not For Sale
Mermaid Serenade
oil on canvas, 10" x 8"
Not For Sale
Vase to be Filled
oil on canvas, 10" x 8"
Not For Sale
Guest Book... 
"hi lisa! its doreen from your old job ,we gave away candy samples together at tiptons! i am back in california now . e mail me at doreen buchan @ hot mail.com miss ya hope you are well girl"

--Doreen Buchan
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--nonotrate
"How do you do?
I am 31 years old woman and I live in Venezuela, Santa Rosa. My interests it is a family and spiritual self-improvement. For a long time dreamed to make international friends"

--Ailironaka
"hi, this is just dean letting you know i like the art. my favorite is probably Overcoming the Odds."

--dean bruner
"The work you shared with Scott at RedHare Gallery today was beautiful! What a treat to be there when you showed up. Especially loved the colors of the water and your clouds- I know, I said that. Plus you're always fun to talk to. Looking forward to seeing your art on display there and anywhere else around the community. Happy for you. Good job."

--Angela Baumgartner
"Very nice work. Overcoming the Odds is my favorite, but I really like The Ascent and Rusted Rose too. My taste in art tends toward realism, so that's why these three are so appealing.
Gail Lansdown
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"I especially like the Ascent. Good job- the colors of the sky and your reflection in the water are beautiful. "

--Angela Baumgartner- Fellow artist
"Very nice oils, great values and composition"

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