or one woman’s journey down the rabbit hole of organization “The great artist is the simplifier. “ Vincent Van Gogh The above painting was recently found in my archives. This painting has everything I love about painting outdoors. It is loose, confident and dramatic. This is a sneak peak as I am working on a […]
Author Archives: Lisa Mahony
How to Paint Happy
Painting is hard so make it easy and celebrate what you’re doing. Be positive, it has helped me and it can help you too.
Time for bed after painting this fun nocturne
While you sleep, I paint because it is so nice and quite. Here is a new fishing trawler for you from Ventura Harbor Village.
Today I am painting at the LA County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Wow, what a place this is! It’s hard to believe that I’ve grown up in Los Angeles County and now, live in Ventura County but I’ve never visited this place! It is astounding to see the variety, care and planning they’ve put into creating the gardens. I’ll post even more pictures later. Here is what […]
My September challenge
September Challenge Finish What You Start! Paintings, how many can I finish ?
What’s New with You?
What’s new with you? Here are some of the things I am doing in August and September
Gouache on the Go Class
Did you ever want to paint out in nature? Does it seem interesting? Painting is a great way to spend time outdoors and it can be simple. Join me Saturday August 31st, 2019 and I will show you how fun it can be. What Time? We can meet down at the gate at 9:00 am […]
Ventura Botanical Gardens
I love painting, it is a wonderful way to spend a morning. On August 31st, 2019 I will be teaching a gouache class. Here is part of my tiny set up. The class starts at 9:30 am at the Ventura Botanical Garden, right behind City Hall. http://venturabotanicalgardens.com I am excited to teach plein air at […]