Today we’d like to introduce you to Lissa Scotland.
Hi Lissa, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I began painting in my early twenties as a way of dealing with crippling anxiety. Getting lost in the process, and expressing myself with paint became my therapy. Creating became my solace. My mom had a huge influence on me, as she is a painter herself. In the early years, we would paint alongside each other in a downtown Omaha studio. She is still one of the biggest supporters on my work.
As I grew older and moved around, I always had my paints with me to keep me company. After marrying and having 2 daughters, the time to create dwindled but my passion for it never did. These past few years, after moving to Duluth, Minnesota, and the kiddos growing up, I have been able to dive right back into my art. I paint daily in my home studio and couldn’t be happier with where I am at.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The only struggle I did have is one of courage and self-doubt. As I have aged, I have become self-confident in my work and myself. I don’t need people to like me or my paintings. What makes me the happiest is how brave and I have become through my artistic practice.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I work with acrylic paint on canvas. Currently, I am focused on abstract florals. I use many layers of expressive bright and colorful paint, charcoal, mark making, to get emotion onto the canvas. After layering, I solve the puzzle and bring the piece together through a botanical form. I have always been curious about what makes something “beautiful” and have found that the more messy/chaotic/raw the layers are on my piece, the more interesting and “beautiful’ it becomes.
I call my process a “Beautiful Mess”.
Any big plans?
I look forward to showing you my work in Minnesota! I am working on an art show for next Spring in Duluth. Currently, I am using Instagram as a platform to get my paintings into collectors’ hands. I have been busy with several commission pieces, and I also love donating my work to raise money for great causes.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.lissapaints.com
- Instagram: Lissapaints
- Facebook: Lissa Hase Scotland Art
Image Credits
Along An Inland Sea Photography
