Lisa began painting at the age of ten and continued her art education through high school. As a fine arts major in college, she gained inspiration from a diverse combination of classes and informative professors. Learning to look at things differently gave her the freedom to experiment and develop her own style. So much of what she learned is still present in her work today. 

After fine art studies, Lisa went on to earn her Associates Degree in Advertising Design at the Colorado Institute of Art. From there it was the natural step to work in advertising as a Layout Artist and Art Director. 

Lisa took time to raise a family and worked as a retail manager for fifteen years. In 2022 Lisa began painting again and has been very fortunate to have sold some paintings and has participated in numerous group exhibitions on Long Island and California, including the Heckscher Museum of Art in 2024. She has had several solo shows at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s, Copiague Memorial Library, Jack Jack’s Coffee House and The Calling Bell. She is also a judge for an upcoming student art exhibit. Abstract art is her passion and she is happiest with a paintbrush in her hand.

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You can find more of Lisa's work on Instagram and at LisaStankoArt.com