Today we’d like to introduce you to Lisa Wommack
Hi Lisa, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
It was a long time coming. I had been dreaming of creating beautiful, colorful paintings for years. My career choice required rigor and structure to accomplish my clients’ goals, and the only creativity involved was getting many people with competing pressures, viewpoints, and timelines to come together to work toward a common objective. While fulfilling in many ways, it simply didn’t feed my soul like painting does now. It was hard to make that pivot while I was still working, and it took retiring to allow me to prioritize doing something purely for myself.
About a year after I started painting, I realized that I wanted to share my work with others. One of my passions is travel, and my husband and I love visiting art museums and galleries everywhere we go. That feeling that I get when I see something that moves me, takes my breath away, or sparks instant joy in my heart is what I hope to give to someone else with my paintings. Moreover, after facing so much of the negativity and division that dominated conversations in the past several years, I was looking for a way to focus more on positivity and what unites people. I felt so closed off from everyone because of how careful I was to curate the information that I took in. It occurred to me that when I’m standing next to another art lover, there is an instant kinship. We may not have the same experiences, share the same political views, or even speak the same language, but for that moment, we are in a shared community. We are united by our passion for and admiration of art. It transcends everything else. What a gift to experience that.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I feel that I have been very fortunate so far. I’ve been invited to shows since I started applying, and I thankfully receive more yes’s than no’s. I’ve been invited to a gallery and featured in an art magazine. However, one of my favorite parts of the process has been meeting other artists, collectors, and enthusiasts. I’m learning to be more open and vulnerable than ever before. My style won’t be for everyone, and I’m ok with that. I let my intuition guide me, paint what makes me happy, and trust that the right collectors will find their paintings. I think my current challenge is simply getting more visibility for my work so that can happen.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am an abstract artist, painting primarily with acrylics on canvas. My signature style is my use of saturated color with a lot of movement and texture. I love pink, and it is in every painting I do, whether it is a warm hue, a bright florescent accent, or a soft tint. It is frequently mixed into the other colors in the palette, as well. There is a mixture of shapes, marks, and drips in the layers. I use a variety of tools, some conventional and some not, but I most often use a silicone wedge and painting knives to apply the paint. Most of my work is on medium to large stretched canvases, and I’m slowly working my way up to much larger work. I’d have to say I’m most proud of my willingness to be vulnerable in sharing my artistic journey with others, particularly on social media. That was not something I was comfortable with prior to this phase of my life.
What sets me apart from others is a hard question, as every artist has something unique to offer. I don’t believe my work looks like anyone else’s, and that makes me very happy. It is rare for me to have any idea what I’m going to create when I start a new canvas. What I bring to the table is that I create every painting individually. I don’t mass produce multiple similar paintings at once, though I usually have many different canvases in process at any one time. It just wouldn’t seem as personal or authentic to me if I didn’t take my time on each piece. While some paintings feel like they pour out of me onto the canvas, others may take weeks or months to fully materialize. I feel like I am sharing my joy and emotions as I create each work, literally painting love and good wishes to the eventual owner into each piece.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I have always loved the energy of Dallas. I was born in Dallas but grew up in East Texas, waiting for the day I could move here. Once the opportunity came to relocate, I took it and never looked back. I’ve loved it and I missed it in the couple of years we were away. The variety and quality of dining and shopping, the cultural diversity, and the visual and performing arts scene are my favorite things about the area. My least favorite thing is the traffic when trying to get from one area to another.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://lisawommackfineart.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawommackfineart/
- Other: admin@lisawommackfineart.com
