I have always loved a good story and to this day I find I am drawn to art that contains a narrative; no matter how subtle it may be. My personal work effectively tells my story through the use of figurative subject matter, color, line, and intuitive composition.

I have studied both traditionally and independently for nearly fifteen years. As a painter I am moved by emotional themes that often carry a hint of melancholy. Technically, I enjoy line and color. I can be pulled into a piece by the simple use of raw mark making - exposed and vulnerable on the work's surface.

I am stimulated by original thought, the evolution of the soul, unconventional definitions of beauty, and the ability people have to disobey their deepest fears. The human experience, whatever it can be classified as, is at the core of all of my work.

   ~ Lisa (Lee) Hutchings 2008