Lisa Woodward

Artist

I am a visual artist working in acrylic and watercolour. Home is Ottawa, Canada, where I have been painting full time for six years, following my first career in international development.

I have strong connections with the semi-wilderness of Ontario, and the rural landscapes of Ireland, India and Jordan. These geographies and peoples have influenced my work and led me to an enduring captivation with abstract landscapes.

Land and people inspire my work. I am fascinated with the ways we leave traces of our activity on rural lands – the paths, fences, fields – while the land in turn shapes us. Conversations about people’s local histories, their families and their work contribute to what I see in the land, what I remember about it, and how I choose to paint it.

My work is held in private collections across Canada, the USA, Ireland, Germany, Myanmar, and Australia.