Visual Artist. Backcountry Explorer. Cultivator of Potential. Lisa combines these gifts to create artwork whose vision and messages inspire and encourage, using contemporary representational methods.

Born in England, but raised in the heart of the Midwest in the United States, Lisa has never met a stranger in her life. This served her well during years of teaching Visual Arts to youth and adults, after earning her BA in Fine Art and Education at the University of Tulsa.

Lisa has been named one of Colorado’s top 60 artists. Her award-winning artwork has been exhibited in Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, and national and international virtual exhibitions, including National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society, American Women Artists, International Society of Acrylic Painters, and more.

When not adventuring outdoors with Studio Puppy in pursuit of her next painting, "doing life" with the young women she mentors, or making memories with loved ones, Lisa is in her studio, breathing life into people, animals, and her beloved landscapes using a variety of media.

To learn more about Lisa and her process, check out her interview with Chantal Boynes by visiting the link below or visit her BTS page.

https://boynesartistaward.com/interviews/artist-lisa-hewett

My 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.

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.

Studies & Drawings

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

Canvas Building & Surface Prep

With the canvas fully prepared, Lisa mixes her paints and begins building the foundation 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 is done, Lisa meticulously adds in fine details, and once dry, finalizes the painting with an archival seal clear coat to help preserve her piece so that her work may be enjoyed for generations to come.

Blocking in & Building Layers

With the canvas fully prepared, Lisa mixes her paints and begins building the foundation layers for her piece. This starts the process of color blocking each section and building the painting's form.

Showcases, Expositions,

& Awards

33rd Annual Colorado Governor's Art Show

2024

32nd Annual Colorado Governor's Art Show

2023

31st Annual Colorado Governor's Art Show

2022

41st Annual Western Spirit Show

2022

37th All Colorado Art Show at the Depot

2021

Fusion Leaves and Petals

2021

American Women Artists Signature Member

2021

American Women Artists Lifting the Sky

2021

American Women Artists Spring Online Show

2021

6th Annual Landscape Art Exhibition Fusion Art

Best in Show | Traditional | 2023

Boynes Emerging Artist Finalist

2020

International Society of Acrylic Painters International Online Exhibition Winner

Catalyst Productions Award | 2020

Fusion Art 5th Annual Animal Kingdom Exhibition

2nd Place | 2020

National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society Spring International Online Exhibition

2021

American Women Artists Spring Online Show

2020

Fusion Art 4th Annual Color Art Show

2020

Cottonwood Center for the Arts Faces Exhibition

2019

Vivian J.

Lisa is a former student, whom I am thrilled is following her dream, and sharing her remarkable talent with the world. Choosing which giclée to purchase was difficult--they are all breathtaking! However, two had an immediate emotional impact upon me. Autumn Joy reminded me of precious memories of summer vacations in the Rockies with my extended family. The Testament is particularly poignant to someone of my advanced years. Indeed, life buffets us unmercifully, but if we persevere, a kind of beauty of spirit results. These giclées are unbelievably stunning. They hold "pride of place" in my home where they bring me joy each day.

Happy Clients

I'd Love To Hear From You!

If you have any questions about my work or would like to commission a custom piece, please don't hesitate to reach out!