Lisa Woodward - Footpaths

Lisa Woodward’s curiosity, persistence and self-confidence have led to her success as a full-time artist after a first career in international development. Lisa’s obsession with footpaths comes from her strong connections with the semi-wilderness of Ontario, and the rural landscapes of Ireland, India and Jordan. whose geographies and peoples have influenced her work and led her to an enduring captivation with abstract landscapes. Lisa says: “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.” Lisa shares a hot tip about using your sketchbook to analyze artwork and the advantages of starting an art career later in life!