Vancouver based abstract painter, Lisa Farrell, brings spontaneity, direction and strength to her mixed media pieces. Lisa starts her paintings intuitively, without thought of the end product, and spends time experimenting by adding and scraping away acrylic paint, collage, pencil and other media. Once she has multiple layers on the canvas or board, Lisa steps back to reflect and analyse. She then applies her knowledge from past work as an Interior Designer to analyse, edit and bring forward her final result. She consciously uses the elements of design - shape, colour, form, line, value and texture - to direct and create work that is fresh, integrated and dynamic. Her process is very much one of call and response. She creates joyfully and boldly and strives to catch your eye at a distance and invites you to take a closer look at the fine detail and history of layers beneath the surface.
Lisa has always been an artist, although she spent much of her adult life in other careers. She has consistently furthered her education with courses in multiple mediums. In 2020, when the pandemic hit, she set up a home studio and took a deep dive into making Art.
Lisa lives and works between the forest and the beach on the beautiful Pacific Northwest coast, and is influenced by the nature around her and the juxtaposition created by its contrast to the urban architecture and gritty alleys of her city.
We've carefully curated a selection of works from each artist that showcases their skill and distinctive voice. Explore their creations and discover the inspiration behind each piece.

Lots of artists are now part of The Art Post collective. We will try to find an artist who is best suited for your project or commission. If you know who you would like to commission, feel free to specify the artists' name in the form.
We're asking artists to choose one notable person, place and object that has inspired them in their journey so far. We're mapping inspiration at a scale never attempted before
It's hard to pinpoint who inspires my work the most. It's like therapy to me and I carry an internal dialogue as I paint. My finished paintings are a snapshot of me in that particular point in my life.
I'm torn between the forest on a sunny day and a particularly vibrant wall of graffiti.
I'm always influenced by my past work as an Interior Designer. I use all the elements of design in each piece I make. I'm always thinking about how my art could elevate a room.
We’re proud to collaborate with some of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists, bringing their work to new audiences. We’re passionate about helping them tell their stories authentically, and share their practice in creative ways.