I “met” Lisa when she friended me on Facebook. I took a look at her art both on Facebook and on her blog, and I thought, these are wonderful paintings! What a treasure to find in New Jersey. Here are a few questions she graciously answered for this blog:
1) When did you realize you wanted to be an artist?
When I was 9 yrs old. I went to my first summer art camp program at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Oh I remember it so vividly. I overheard my teacher tell my mother not to worry because when I am older I will be able to “see” more. (I was the youngest in the class). That day, I forced myself to “see” more and painted a house with every detailed shingle on the roof. That painting won an award at the end of the summer. The president of RISD approached my mother to purchase the painting, but she declined. To this day, I challenge myself to look more than I think I know. I challenge myself everyday to paint better than yesterday. Little did I know at nine I “caught the creative bug” that has since fueled me for 44 years!
Thankfully, I have the painting on my bedroom wall. Every morning, it reminds me why I am an artist.
2) How have you used social media (Facebook, blog, Twitter) to promote your art?
I post on blog, twitter and facebook regularly so I can keep my collectors and followers current on new paintings (sometimes still wet on the easel), news and upcoming exhibitions. Also, it’s a great way for followers to join in on the conversation, especially on Facebook. Posting my next exhibition, 9th annual Spring Open Studio on Facebook helps spread the word virally. I still send out postcards to my list and press releases to periodicals. It all works together!
3) What advice would you give to other artists about marketing?
Network.
4) What is your favorite part of being an artist?
Seeing magic happen.
5) Where do you look for inspiration?
Flowers and gardens. I think I was a fairy in my past life. :0)
For more on Lisa, visit:
blog: http://floralpaintings.blogspot.com
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lisapalombostudios
twitter: http://twitter.com/lisapalomboart
website: http://www.lisapalombo.com
Her next event: Spring Open Studio, May 1 & 2 (12-5pm) 55 Mountain Ave., Caldwell, NJ
Thank you Leora for this wonderful introduction. I am sure it was an interview you enjoyed.
The water lilies remind me of the French impressionists. Great paintings Lisa!
Lisa’s work is really beautiful, especially the peonies, and how cool that her painting is going to be in a big budget movie! I’m in awe of people who can create like this. All of my art is digital, I’d never make it past kindergarten-level stick figures without photoshop…
Great interview Lisa and Leora.
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Lisa – I love the gorgeous colors in your beautiful paintings!
Leora – Thanks for sharing Lisa’s work with us.
Thank you everyone for the nice comments! I love color too! It makes me happy.
I enjoyed this interview vry much! Thanks for poting it, Leora.
Gorgeous paintings. I love the daffodils in particular, though all are vibrant and beautiful. Thanks for introducing me to a new artist, Leora!
Thank you both, Leora and Lisa – for brightening our day with your cheerful, colorful paintings.
Great interview and looking at Lisa’s work, she is very talented….
I like Lisa’s paintings…very impressionistic, a style I enjoy looking at. I like the radiance in each one.
Well done, Leora, and Lisa!! Thank you.