My name is Lisa Sy and I'm an artist, painter, illustrator, and writer based in Los Angeles, CA. I'm fascinated by the natural world and our attention to it. I'm attuned to capturing moments in space and time, portrayed through plein air painting, naturalist documentation, and quiet reflection. To reach me, please email me at hello@lisasy.com.

Lisa Sy sitting in the studio in a paint-splattered apron
Artist Statement

My work is inspired by the natural world and our relationship to it. Working in plein air, I often paint and draw natural and built urban landscapes, ranging from desert and mountainscapes, to bustling city plazas replete with people. By intentionally inserting myself into a place as an observer and painter, I slow down to notice what's easily missed—the quality of light at a particular hour, the way a place composes itself , the life of a seemingly static scene. Through my art, I strive to capture and amplify the beauty of these often overlooked and under-appreciated moments by pointing attention to them. I hope my art invites you to pause, reflect, and find wonder in the seemingly ordinary.

For inquiries, please contact me at hello@lisasy.com.

Highlights
2021Tin House Graphic Novel Residency FinalistPortland, OR
2018"there and anywhere" exhibition at Awaken CafeOakland, CA
Education
2013Wesleyan University, B.A. in American StudiesMiddletown, CT
Training
2019Character Illustration at Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA
2019StoryboardingPasadena, CA
2018Creative Non-FictionSan Francisco, CA
2017Japanese Printmaking at Kala InstituteBerkeley, CA