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The Proof - Lisa Penz

Lisa Penz doesn’t belong in Vancouver. She belongs in places like New York, Los Angeles, Miami – locations in which fashion and art collide (which I’m sure Vancouver will be one day).

Lisa Penz doesn’t belong in Vancouver. She belongs in places like New York, Los Angeles, Miami – locations in which fashion and art collide (which I’m sure Vancouver will be one day).  Her ability to integrate meaningful expressions with vibrant colours is rare talent that can’t be taught, only developed. Indeed, her evolution as an artist is exciting to watch and be a part of – you can see her confidence and energy grow in every new painting she produces.

She’s much more than an artist though. She is also a playful and kind-hearted individual with a quirky sense of humour that comes alive once you get to know her. And she’s creative in every aspect of her life – from performing in musical theatre to making gelato – and it’s that passion for exercising her creativity that makes her so dynamic.

Yes Vancouver, you are lucky that she chooses to live here. And you are lucky that you can experience her art here as well. For now anyway.

-C. Mitchell

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The Proof

01 Sneak-peek of a new painting from my Indulgence series which will be on display this October at my Pop-up gallery at: 196 Kingsway (near Broadway).

02 This is my Maine Coon – “Anakin”. He loves hanging out in my art studio, preferably under my easel. I’m convinced he thinks it’s a tree.

03 Photo taken by hair & make-up artist Liz Dungate, from behind the scenes working with awesome photographer Fred Fraser.

04 I love my Pantone mug in lavender 3645 C. Lifelong infatuation with this shade of purple. A thoughtful gift given to me from my bestie in Australia.

05 Magnet schedule. Custom designed by me. I’ve tried a lot of scheduling systems and I think this one is the best for my dominant right brain. If you want to learn how to make one too — contact me.

06 Hand-painted, raven cedar box. So special, the only things I’ve put in here are my dreams and desires.

07 I’ve been on a gourmet smoothie obsession lately… Fresh fruit smoothies with rose water, home-made lavender honey, cinnamon & cardamom.

08 Aside from art and graphic design, and just to make things more confusing, I’m also in musical theatre. This summer I’ll be tackling Avenue Q!

The Questions

What neighborhood do you live in?

My neighborhood is Fraser & King Ed. Loving observing the evolution of this area. Spend a lot of my time downtown though.

What do you do and where?

I paint contemporary female portraits from my home studio. I also work as Graphic Designer and Art Director under my company: Touchpoint Creative. When I’m not in my studio (which is often the case) I’m on the move getting inspiration and connecting with other creatives.

What are you working on?

Opening up my own Pop-up art gallery on Kingsway & 10th for the month of October! Working on my new mixed media series “Indulgence” that will be featured at the gallery. Email me: lisa@lisapenz.com for an invite to the opening.

Where can we find your work?

my website: www.lisapenz.com

my facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/LisaPenzArtworks

Pop-up Gallery: 196 Kingsway (near Broadway) — October 2011