Lisa Bolin

Lisa Bolin was raised on the western edge of Missouri in a small town-square drugstore. (And, yes, it did have a soda fountain.) Missouri is filled with honest and hard-working people, and Lisa adopted that strong work ethic which continues to propel her achievements to this day.
Here is how Lisa describes her work: "Rusted and distressed metals and woods are my muse. Not much seems more beautiful to me than the artful decay of wood or the weathered patina of metal. That is what I attempt to emulate in many of my paintings." 
For me, painting with a brush removes me too much from the process. So my works are created literally by hand, layer upon layer, slathered, rolled, scraped, or dolloped. Then they may be washed, abraded and burnished to reveal traces of their history. Gradually their souls are unveiled. Each painting is a bit of a magical adventure for me."

A life-long journey as an artist has taken Lisa down many career paths: jewelry-making, graphic design, the realm of commercial photography, sculpting and painting.

For the past two decades, Lisa has worked freelance in Dallas as a set stylist or food stylist on high-profile food photography projects and TV commercials. 

In her spare time, she enjoys petting puppies and growing vegetables, in N. Texas.

Lisa Bolin's paintings are in collections across the country.

If you need something in a particular size or colour palette, Lisa cheerfully welcomes custom commissions. 

Thank you for looking!
Education:
B.A. in Art as a result of exploring in a number of colleges and universities, including: Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico; Cottey College for Women; Colorado Women's College; University of Colorado; Southampton University, Southampton England; and Missouri Southern State University.
Exhibitions:
LOST Gallery, Dallas TX

Stephanie Anne Gallery, Dallas TX
solo exhibit February 2011

Gallery@ 1300, Dallas TX
solo exhibit September, October 2011

Belmont Hotel
May 16-June 26, 2012

Southside on Lamar, Dallas
January 2-15, 2013

Kisabeth, Dallas
2014-2016

Gallery@1300, Dallas, TX
Ongoing

Arbor Interior Design and Antiques Show, Round Top, TX
 Tags:
Modern, serene, abstract, landscape, graphic, ocean.