Collingwood artist Lisa Hannaford captures evocative Georgian Bay landscapes
Lisa Hannaford
Although she has painted and studied throughout North America and abroad, Lisa Hannaford’s love of ever-changing skies and water found a home in the inspiration of Georgian Bay. From stormy waves to tranquil coves, Hannaford interprets these vistas through her evocative landscape paintings.
“I love painting en plein air, feeling the wind and hearing the waves as I translate my feelings about this iconic landscape into paintings,” she says. “The challenge is taking what I see and capturing that with energetic brushwork and mark making. Through my work, my clients can share this sense of place … the beauty, the power, the calm.”
Hannaford says having a studio at the Tremont in Collingwood is an energizing way to connect with her peers and the public. “We are so fortunate to live in an area that has so much creative talent and activity.”
Hannaford’s paintings celebrate the connection we all feel to this unique part of the world through spirit, nature, and evoking summer memories or dreams to come.
Her upcoming virtual show, “Islands + Connection” (April 2-8) at artwrk.cais for all who know, love or are just discovering the delights of Georgian Bay. Lisa’s work can also be viewed at lisahannaford.com. ❧
