ARTIST, LESA SHAW

Lesa Shaw was born in Dallas, Tx. She received her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of North Texas in Denton. Shaw works as a high school art teacher. She has exhibited through various venues in the US including, Deep Ellum in Dallas, Las Laguna Art Gallery in California, Arts Fort Worth, Grand Prairie City Council and internationally, Kefi Art Gallery in Canada in which her work is represented. Shaw has received recognition through various US and internationally juried competitions including Camelback Art Gallery, JL Long Arts Center in Granbury, Tx. , Teravana Art Gallery and Art Masters Summer Exhibition 2024. Lesa Shaw lives and works from her home studio based in Texas.

For every brush stroke, a new discovery emerges. Start with a shape and add some color then try blending with other colors and see how the greens and pinks merge so beautifully. That’s how it began for me and its language is ongoing. 

As my work continues to uniquely evolve, I am constantly finding ways to discover this language of a beautiful existence through color and form. I’m intrigued by the psychological aspects of color and how it can impact emotions and moods. I often depict subjects with an abstract flair, but my focus is on utilizing color in dynamic and imaginative ways.

I primarily work with oils, acrylics and alcohol inks, approaching my art as a form of experimentation and exploration, akin to a scientific study.

I explore themes that hold personal significance to me, aiming to establish a connection with viewers so that they can interpret my work in their own way and derive new meanings for themselves.

Thank you for taking the time to visit. I hope you enjoy exploring my artwork and that it resonates with you in some way. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about purchasing a piece or commission work, contact me.

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