paintings – Painting Blog by Lisa Mahony

Improving

Leveling Up

I am happy to share this painting with you as it is a breakthrough painting. This painting was a little like a fussy child, it wouldn’t let me rest. I just kept thinking about it and then working on it. It was definitely difficult as it wouldn’t let me sleep. Because of that, I keptContinue reading “Leveling Up”

Closing in

Here’s what I worked on early this morning. My studio is clean and I am working steadily on this. I plan to finish it by the end of the week. I have to start setting time limits or I will miss some important dates. It is not enough for me to paint, showing and sellingContinue reading “Closing in”

I see everything in black and white

So I’ve been looking at my work lately and trying to figure out what the next step would be to continue my journey in painting. Showing artwork at the Ventura county fair allowed me to see my painting as an observer, a valuable experience. I noticed good areas in my painting A Perfect Moment, andContinue reading “I see everything in black and white”

Mother’s Day at Olivas Adobe

What are you doing on Mother’s Day? Why not visit Olivas Adobe in Ventura, California for an art exhibit and festivities! 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Happy New Year Painting

Happy New Year 2022! Thanks to everyone who watched the live painting session. It was really nice to see some friends and new faces on Facebook. Below is the highlights of the painting session. Well this was a fun painting to create. I started it on New Year’s eve and finished it on New Year’sContinue reading “Happy New Year Painting”

Let’s talk about the studio headspace

Hello there, I thought I would write down some things that have helped me along the way. My hope is this helps other creatives in their journeys. I would also love to hear what helps you! I love being connected to the wider world. Painting first of all is a tactile process. It is juicyContinue reading “Let’s talk about the studio headspace”

Embarking on a new journey

Back to experimenting I am a curious person. Too curious at times. I hope this quest for knowledge will be easier than all the others. Ha! I am perpetually optimistic in the beginning of every journey. Probably, that is what helps me to get to the other side…eventually. Take this painting. This nice little paintingContinue reading “Embarking on a new journey”

NEW Website

I am launching my new website with a 20% off your first order. There will be a giveaway too. https://www.lisamahonyfineart.com

Magical Malibu

I don’t know why Malibu feels so magical, other than all the films it’s been in and the idealized way of life. Wait a minute…yeah, that’s probably it. One night, my youngest daughter and I were coming back from a wonderful weekend on Santa Cruz Island with her eighth grade class. Being stuck in trafficContinue reading “Magical Malibu”