Lisa Avila
Turning Life Into Art

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(903)821-5831

Lisa Avila
Turning Life Into Art

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My Background

I have always loved to draw and paint, but, after majoring in Fine Art in college, I took a 30+ year hiatus from art and began training and showing horses professionally.  After many years, I began to paint again and a series of circumstances and life changes lead me me to a position as Executive Director at a non-profit gallery and art c

I have always loved to draw and paint, but, after majoring in Fine Art in college, I took a 30+ year hiatus from art and began training and showing horses professionally.  After many years, I began to paint again and a series of circumstances and life changes lead me me to a position as Executive Director at a non-profit gallery and art center in Bonham, Texas. Surrounded by artists and their positive energy, the desire to create grew stronger. My husband and I retired to NM in 2020. Inspired by this enchanting place, I  enjoy producing expressive, colorful paintings .  

My Medium

I paint primarily with acrylic and sometimes work in mixed media, utilizing found objects. The palette knife is perhaps my favorite "brush" and I often use a black canvas to produce a particular effect in my paintings.  Working with the palette knife loosens up my approach to the subject, freeing me from getting lost in minutiae. Add some

I paint primarily with acrylic and sometimes work in mixed media, utilizing found objects. The palette knife is perhaps my favorite "brush" and I often use a black canvas to produce a particular effect in my paintings.  Working with the palette knife loosens up my approach to the subject, freeing me from getting lost in minutiae. Add some happy, upbeat music and that makes the creative juices flow. As an artist, music often influences my work. 

My Inspiration

My Inspiration

The Placitas area affords many opportunities to hike and commune with the natural landscape. Plein Aire painting takes me outdoors, in view of the beautiful mountains, mesas, arroyos and sky, and I paint both plein aire and in studio. Additional inspiration for my paintings comes from experiences and emotions, and I often let my imaginati

The Placitas area affords many opportunities to hike and commune with the natural landscape. Plein Aire painting takes me outdoors, in view of the beautiful mountains, mesas, arroyos and sky, and I paint both plein aire and in studio. Additional inspiration for my paintings comes from experiences and emotions, and I often let my imagination lead me, because I believe painting "from one's head" uses a different part of the brain than painting something I see in person or from a photograph. When I teach a class, I also learn a lot about myself and my art and am inspired by sharing. 

More About me

Recent Exhibitions

Abstract Expressions, Placitas Community Library

March 7 - April 10, 2025


Art Mozaik, Winter Art Odyssey Competition

January 2025


Prtoest! 2024, Fusion 

October - December 2024


Art Mozaik, Vibrant Competition

September 2024


New Mexico State Fair

September 2024


Sacred Places, Placitas Community Library

July - August 2024


Collaborations, Harwood Art Center

May 2024


Placitas Studio Tour

May 2024


Placitas Community Library, Studio Tour Preview

April - May 2024


Albuquerque Sunport, Placitas Studio Tour Exhibit

April 2024







Professional Affiliations

New Mexico Art League

Plein Air Landscapers (PALS)

Cards and paintings at Garcia Street Books, Sante Fe





2024 Honorable Mention Balloon Fiesta Poster Contest

It was so exciting to be one of 9 chosen from 73 artists who submitted work for the 2024 Balloon Fiesta Serigraph poster. This means my painting - We Ride at Dawn - will be used on merchandise sold during the year.  Each work submitted must include a hidden roadrunner. Can you find mine?

2023 Placitas Studio Tour Cover Artist

I was so grateful and honored that my painting - Painted Horse at Sunrise - was chosen to be the cover art for the 2023 Placitas Studio Tour. This is one of the most popular tours in New Mexico and that year 75 artists participated at 63 studios. 

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903-821-5831        lisa@turninglifeintoart.com or turninglifeintoart42@yahoo.com


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