About the Artist
Lisa Syverson, a talented artist from Chicago, has traveled extensively throughout Europe, creating paintings and stories which she hopes will enhance and touch the lives of others around the world. Her work depicts her exp eriences in Italy, France, Scotland and Turkey, with some prints highlighting destinations from The Dragon¹s Path. Lisa¹s rich and imaginative work is inspired by her insatiable love of travel, exposure to other cultures and the intriguing stories of the inhabitants she encounters during each unique journey. Each piece she creates is a reflection of a unique experience, revealed through multidimensional layers of acrylic, colored pencil, Windsor Newton Inks, oil and chalk pastel, and a tapestry of patterns, symbols, and textures, with iridescent elements that illuminate and embellish each piece.
Lisa has exhibited in the United States, China, and Turkey, with work in numerous private collections. She has received several prestigious awards for her work, including the American Advertising Award, Forbes Magazine, the NYC Society of Illustrators, and a CAAP Grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.
If you would like to order a Gicleé fine art print, please download the PDF order form and fax it to 773.764.6930. Each print is sold as a limited edition, and includes a certificate of authenticity and the story that inspired her to paint the piece.
If you would like to be placed on Lisa¹s mailing list for future editions and exhibits, you can email her at lsyverson@earthlink.net. (Lisa also welcomes commissions for site-specific projects in private homes and commercial businesses. )
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Sunflower Fields of Provence
Provence in Summer....a symphony of Cicada¹s humming a monotonous chorus, coming to an intense crescendo at dusk, camouflaged amongst the olive branches, and, with only the slightest movement, give their curious audience a brief glimpse at their coveted hiding places.
During my visit to the balmy South of France, I stayed in an enchanting Chateau near St. Remy, surrounded by lavender bushes and swarming bees, entranced by their rich fragrance. I took my evening walk down a winding gravel path and came across a magnificent sunflower field, radiating its golden warmth for as far as the eye could see. The scene and spirit of the moment embraced me, and, feeling like an adventurous child, I took the opportunity to dance through the tall, languid sunflowers, facing the horizon in unison as the sun set, only changing direction with the dawn and a new day. An azure sky, swirling, twirling clouds, playing against the warm soft light of dusk and the rich green hues of the majestic Cypress trees...a farmhouse in the distance, seemingly abandoned, a quiet and peaceful playhouse for the swallows who darted and played about its rooftop, adding to the tapestry of the iridescent evening sky.
A Fisherman¹s Dream
During my visit to a small coastal village in Greece, I came across many fisherman who spent their days in the hot sun, fishing from dawn till dusk. I loved the clear, mesmerizing and mysterious water, where I visually feasted upon multi-colored coral, ancient rock formations, and a plethora of sea life, all magically seen in minute detail. It was as if all was an illusion, dancing on the surface and not truly existing numerous feet below. Fish teased and taunted the fisherman, disinterested in the tasty morsels of the well prepared bait. They frolicked and plunged deep beneath the boats, tantalizing their foe with cunningness, successfully avoiding the temptation of fulfilling their supposed destiny.
Perhaps some day the fish will gladly succumb to their captures, and leap into the boat to fulfill The Fisherman¹s Dream...
A Sultry Day and the Gift of Peaches
During my travels to Greece, I spent endless hours walking from village to village, with a multitude of heart-warming encounters with the inhabitants from various farmhouses, cafés or villages that I came across during my journey. One very hot and sultry day, I had traveled for miles and could see a small village with its looming stone buildings nestled into the hillside. I hiked up the steep hill, and found myself in a magical place, resplendent with vibrant teal shutters, open air markets abundant with delectable fruits and legumes, and was welcomed by doves that cooed their welcome, perched high above upon the tiled rooftops. I then came across a robust, jovial, elderly woman, with a toothless grin from ear to ear, that offered me a sumptuous ripened peach from her beautiful basket of peaches. It was an incredible gift of which she will never know, that of her generosity and kindness, especially on such a hot, steamy day. We shared stories, drank a cup of cold mint tea, and enjoyed the comradery of two woman who came from different parts of the world, but somehow of the same heart.
Sunset in the Peloponnese
While hiking through remote villages in the majestic gorges of the Peloponnese, Greece, I reveled in the magnificent and rich landscape of lush cypress trees, golden hillsides, and rustic ancient ruins. Nestled amongst the fragrant olive groves, I took peaceful refuge in a romantic, quaint church after a long, arduous day. I journeyed for ten days and remember feeling the crackling of dry brush beneath my feet, the fervent little lizards that darted across the rocks, small watering holes with archaic fountains built for passersby, a soft, aromatic breeze which whispered softly through the bramble and trees, and small sparrows that frolicked between the wispy clouds.
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Lisa Syverson
Lsyverson@earthlink.net
(773) 764-1420
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