Progress in the studio

While I am figuring out what to do about my blog - here are a couple of progress photos for my latest landscape. The original image is from my trip to Maine (yes, I took a ton of photos there and will be using them over the years because it's a beautiful part of the country):

first layers of blue for the sky

after many layers, the sky is almost done

Upcoming Shows

 This list hopefully will get longer but here are a few shows I will be in during 2022:

August 7: Maker's Market - 12-5pm - Maple Parking Garage, Evanston, IL

    What to expect there: note cards, landscape prints (framed and unframed), sketches on canvas 

October 2: Maker's Market - 12-5pm - Maple Parking Garage, Evanston, IL

    What to expect there: note cards, landscape prints (framed and unframed), sketches on canvas 

December 1-4: One of A Kind Show - Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL

   What to expect there: landscape paintings, landscape prints (framed and unframed)

A look at The View From Here

 

I take a lot of walks along the lakefront. The View From Here was inspired by a photo I took on one of those walks. The image is of Chicago as seen from Evanston, IL. The piece was painted (and the walk taken) during lockdown. The city felt so far away even though it was close. I missed the energy of the city but also felt relaxed.

You can find this piece on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Reflections

 

The painting reflections was inspired from a moment at the lake. It was an early spring afternoon and there was an interesting haze over the lake. I had never seen anything like it and decided to take a photo of it to paint it when I got in my studio. As I was working on the piece, the sky became much more animated than my other landscapes but it held the feeling I got at the lake that day so I kept it as is.

You can find this landscape on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Beach Path

 

Beach Path by elisa ann lindstrom

Beach Path was inspired by a photo I took while on vacation with a good friend in Maine. She goes to this spot every year since she was little. One of her favorite things to do is explore the beach during low tide, high tide... really, any time is a good time to explore the beach. She really loves this area and I'm so grateful she shared it with me.

My intention for this piece was to share the feeling of being relaxed and on vacation along with the excitement for a day of exploring.

You can find this landscape on my Saatchi page. 

Upcoming show:

 

I am excited to say I will be in The Other Art Fair in Chicago!  

All of my newest landscape paintings will be there (along with large limited edition prints).

The Other Art Fair

Fulton Market

1215 W. Fulton Market

Chicago, IL 60607

April 21 - 24, 2022 

For 50% off tickets, use the code: ARTIST50

You can purchase tickets online here: https://www.theotherartfair.com/chicago/tickets/

A look at Hoboken 6

 

Hoboken 6 was part of a series of sketches inspired by a photo I took while on a walk in Hoboken, NJ. On this cold day, all of the trees were lined up perfectly from where I could see them.  

This photo also became the inspiration for my landscape Winter Line. Sketches on Canvas are created to show the simplicity and beauty in nature as well as everyday objects. This piece can be found on my elisaann.etsy site.

Ways to support local artists

 

I saw a meme recently that said "The work of local artists is not sitting on cargo ships" and thought it would be helpful to offer some ideas of a few places to buy art in person.

If you live in the Evanston/Chicago area, there are two shows going on right now through December:

Evanston Made Holiday Market
921 Church Street, Evanston IL
Through December 19th
*my sketches on canvas are for sale including In Snow (pictured)

Evanston Art Center Winter Expo
1717 Central Street, Evanston IL
Through December 20th
*my note cards are for sale including Winter Line (pictured)

If you don't live in the Chicago area, Evanston Made has an online shop 

Wishing you all the best this holiday season!
-Cheers

A look at Winter Pond

 

Winter Pond was created after I saw a peaceful space in a very crowded area of the Chicago suburbs. Sometimes we can find calm in unexpected places. This image is from Glenview, IL. 

This painting has sold, you can find more paintings of mine like it on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Waiting

 

When time stands still

Sometimes I go through older photographs of landscapes I have taken to se if anything pulls me in. Waiting was one of those inspirations. The image is from Door County, Wisconsin. I was drawn into this image by how quiet it felt and honestly it was a bit of respite because my life was in upheaval at the time. It was named by my friend M. Szalai-Raymond who came over when I was working on the painting. We both had been reflecting that although a lot was going on in our lives we were also in the process of waiting for so many other things. The landscape seemed to be saying the same with hay bales and a change of seasons on the way.

This painting is available, you can find it on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Under A Western Sky

 

All is quiet under a western sky.

Under A Western Sky is an original mixed media landscape painting. The image is from a road trip I took through California. This image is from a photo I took just east of San Francisco.

This painting has sold, you can find more paintings like it on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Upper Lake

Autumn in New England on a quiet lake.

Upper Lake was painted from a photo I took while I went to Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA. Autumn is my favorite season and it was always so beautiful on campus. I took this photo while walking along Upper Lake. 

This painting has sold, you can find more paintings like it on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Montauk

 

A cold and quiet day by the ocean

Montauk is an original landscape painting I created after a trip to Montauck, NY. We had all gone out to Long Island to see the seals in the winter and I couldn't help but see the beauty around us. 

This painting has sold, you can find more paintings like it on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Summer Path

 

A road less traveled

Summer Path is an original landscape painting. the image is from a trip I took to California one summer. While on a drive east of the Bay Area, I came across this river and found it very relaxing. I wanted to convey that feeling on canvas.

This painting is for sale, you can find it on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Sanctuary

 

A moment to sit and breathe

Sanctuary is a landscape painting I created from a photo I took while on a road trip in California. The drive was incredibly peaceful as the landscape was mainly large golden fields.    

This painting is for sale, you can find it in my Etsy shop. 

A look at The Road Ahead

 

You don't know what is in the future but the journey will be worth it.

The Road Ahead is an original mixed media painting I created. This image is from a drive through a park in Indiana near West Lafayette.   

This painting is for sale, you can find it on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Reunion

 

Reunion: "coming together again after a period of separation"

Reunion is an artwork I created after a group hike in Wisconsin. I took a photo of this farm because I loved the view and the way the road came along the barn and continued on. 

This painting is for sale, you can find it on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Quiet at the Cape

 

There are moments where the ocean is peaceful.

Quiet at the Cape was created from a photo I took on a boat near Cape Cod. A while back, my friends and I went on a boat ride off the cape it was close to sunset at the sky was stunning.

This painting has sold, note cards are available. Feel free to reach out to me on how to purchase.

A look at Passage

 

A hidden view on a hike.

A while ago a group of us set out on a hike near Lake Geneva, WI. The hike went along an old railroad line whose tracks had been removed and gravel for the path replaced it. The path had trees on both sides so when the trees cleared we would get glimpses of fields and farms along the way. Passage was inspired by one of these clearings. I was struck by how green the earth looked as well as the simplicity and beauty of it all.

This painting is for sale, you can find it on my Saatchi page. 

A look at Morning Walk

 

Time gives us a new perspective.

Morning Walk is an original painting that I created from a photo I took while in Maine. My good friend shared her favorite summer hideout with me and took me on a morning walk while the tide was low. It was so beautiful and peaceful where the water had pulled back.

This painting is for sale, contact me for more information.