Lisa Hewett

Fine Artist

Methods

Driving Vision

"Heart Vision" --the term Lisa uses to describe a combination of a desire for adventure, deep faith and a need to create. Each piece Lisa creates begins with these three elements, guiding her explorations with an over-arching goal in mind: to use the Visual Arts to convey to her viewers the glory of God in the beauty of nature.

Studies & Drawing

After backcountry exploration and photography, Lisa then begins drawing, sketching, and conducting color studies to create the perfect composition for each artwork.

Preliminary Research

Lisa explores the Western United States and beyond in pursuit of finding her own reference photographs to match her inner "heart vision". This involves spending days in the wilderness, "chasing the sun and moon" to observe how different views change with the passage of light, and how that affects the mood and message of each place.

Canvas Building & Surface Prep

Lisa constructs her canvas stretchers and hand-stretches each canvas to fit the composition she has created during her studies and drawings. Lisa then prepares the surface of her canvas by alternating priming and sanding. Finally, a grounding medium is added before beginning the artwork.

Blocking In & Building Layers

With the canvas fully prepared, Lisa relies heavily on her background in color theory to mix her paints. Afterwards, she begins building the foundational layers for her piece to create the underpainting. This starts the process of color-blocking each section and building the forms of her subject-matter, establishing her values, hues and basic details.

Final Steps

Once the blocking in is done, Lisa meticulously adds in fine details and any final adjustments using glazes. Once the painting is dry, Lisa protects the painting with an archival seal clear coat to help preserve her piece, so that her work may be enjoyed for generations to come.

My Work

I am blessed to call Colorado "home", one of the most beautiful places on earth. This gives me the opportunity for never-ending exploration in Colorado and beyond. Additionally, I believe the outdoors give us healing and renewal in ways beyond what we can imagine. However, not everyone is able to climb and trek where I do, so I love using the creative process to help people experience the power and awe of the wilderness wherever they are.

My work is a combination of my own photography and "heart vision"--the term I use to describe a combination of a desire for adventure, deep faith and a need to create. My art allows me to capture on canvas the sights and senses of what I see and feel while exploring. Thus, I create art that combines the technical expertise of contemporary realism with the mood, stories and life lessons that the natural world has to share. All of creation has a story; I seek to give each story a voice in my work.

Jim and Carina H.

We are absolutely in awe of Glory. It’s everything we imagined and more grand in scale, yet every detail is executed with precision and care. Lisa perfectly captured our vision, and the entire experience was smooth and professional. We feel incredibly lucky to have this stunning painting in our home.

Kevin M.

I recently had a custom charcoal artwork created for my home, and I am absolutely blown away by the final piece. From the moment I shared my vision, Lisa brought it to life with such care, depth, and attention to detail. The texture, contrast, and emotion captured in the charcoal strokes are nothing short of stunning.

This piece has not only elevated the aesthetic of my space, but it also feels deeply personal and meaningful. Truly beautiful work that I’ll cherish for years to come.