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Lisa Rose Musselwhite

War or Peace?
International Art Exhibition
Artist

BIO

The Pacific NW, Oregon, has always been my home. Nature and art have always inspired me, since I was a child. I did not realize I was an artist until I was in my 40s when a friend of mine saw some of the drawings I made for my children, and said, "hey your pretty good, with some guidance you could do some great work." I was encouraged, and I went to a Community College and took some art courses and it blossomed from there. I started with Simple images and moved up from there. I than got inspired to draw women and depict the struggle many of us go through as women in our world. My Reflections of a Women series was born, (34 paintings in all). In which they move from depression/oppression to confidence and strength. Which in turn gave me confidence and strength. This propelled me into the work I do now, with landscapes, horses, dogs, buildings and people. The series I am currently working on is “A view from my Window during Covid” I've asked people from around the world if I can paint the view from there window while we all stay home because of Covid, they have given me permission to paint there photos, it has given me a connection to others around the world like I have never had before, I am now friends with many of these people on Facebook and we continue to communicate, it’s a blessing to me.

For 10 years I volunteered at The Gresham Visual Arts gallery, setting up, organizing, showing my art and curating shows. It was a real joy to work with emerging artists and show their work and help them gain confidence. I have also done many street shows over the years. Now, due to Covid I am at home, painting and showing my artwork in several different juried international online art shows, and I have won several awards for my paintings. I also ride my horse, teach my Newfoundland dog tricks and babysit my grandbaby weekly.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I paint because I must! I have a driving desire to paint my emotions while I delve within myself to find the truth of who I am. I lived far too long trying to be and please who I thought society and others wanted me to be. I am who I am, and I continue this journey of self-awareness through my artwork and my life to find the balance.

George Leonard said: "At the heart of each of us there exists a silent pulse of perfect rhythm which connects us to everything in the universe".

This silent pulse is what I search for in myself and I want to express in my art. May the spirits grant me the time and wisdom to achieve this goal.

Graphic Shapes

Lisa Rose Musselwhite

United States of America

Original Art for Sale (benefitting Youth For Human Rights)
Links are active if product is available.
Liam and Me, A Quiet Ride Sidesaddle
Canter on the Beach
The Women in Blue
Fine Art Prints for Sale (benefitting Youth For Human Rights)
Links are active if product is available.
Liam and Me, A Quiet Ride Sidesaddle
Canter on the Beach
The Women in Blue
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