We recently connected with Lisa Moore and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Lisa, thanks for joining us today. Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

My parents always showed my sister and I unconditional love, as well as, encouraged us to pursue God’s calling on our life – whatever that might look like. From a young age my Mom helped us with crafts and taught us how to use different creative media outlets. I guess you have your standard “kid crafts”, but I also remember them allowing us to turn refrigerator boxes into our playhouses for the summer. It was a huge box, but neither of them seemed to mind us keeping it for what seemed like a really long time. They would help us cut windows, doors, and we could then decorate “our home” to our personal tastes. They encouraged us to try new things, but one particularly impactful statement I remember Mom saying was, “every problem is fixable.” I still say this to myself when I feel I messed up a spot in my painting – “it’s okay Lisa, every problem is fixable.” Mom and Dad were good at looking at a problem and figuring out a solution, we weren’t raised to give up. Dad worked around the house completing projects and we grew up watching home improvements happen. I remember the first time I was allowed to redecorate my room with my own design style. Both seemed skeptical about how I wanted to fill in the gaps of the wall paneling, but they supported my decision and let me give it a go! Dad and I worked together on that project, and I’m happy to say it turned out well. Their support in that moment meant a lot, allowing me to stretch my wings – to this day I love interior design and decorating. They instilled in me that I am always loved and if I put my mind to it, I can achieve anything. I pray I can pass that on to my children, the love and support I was always given.

Lisa, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I am a Christ follower, wife to an incredible man, and mother of two amazing children. Creativity has always been apart of who I am, but I wasn’t always sure I was “good” at art. Abstract art has drawn me in for years, being able to view a piece of art that is representing an emotional outpouring from the artist. I love when artists give the viewer the ability to interpret their work. What a gift.

During 2018, I went through a serious medical journey and kept trying to figure out how God could use that year of my life in a beautiful, positive way. I began being inspired by artistic close friends and family, and felt like all around me were people saying “God uses what we believe are the weakest areas of our life, for His glory.” So, I began painting and trying to figure out who I would be as a artist. Putting my art out into the world was scary, and I was blown away with the positive response to my work, so I kept painting. I am a self taught artist with zero formal art training beyond grade school, an insecurity I had to overcome.

Creating art is definitely therapeutic for me personally. I often process emotions and personal situations while painting, allowing my emotion to be laid out on canvas. I believe God continues to use my art to grow me as a woman, but then also allows my art to speak to the viewer in very different, meaningful ways. Truthfully, I’m grateful I took the leap and began painting. The new friendships I have made have been an incredible blessing and although putting myself out there was scary – it has been so well worth it.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

I love to create. My home is filled with original art, of various kinds, and it tells our story. Seeing my work in a client’s home makes my heart so happy. Knowing a piece of my work can be apart of another person’s life story, is truly an honor.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

The last few years I feel there has been a positive shift in our culture. One where we are embracing the small business owner and supporting local creatives. I love seeing a small business or restaurant support the local art community by offering their walls as a gallery space. Art is always better viewed in person versus online. Personally, I have been so encouraged by having my work accepted into a local space. When we support each other, our communities become tighter because we want to see each other succeed.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.LRMooreArt.com
• Instagram: @LRMooreArt
• Facebook: LRMooreArt

Image Credits
Pretty Faces by Sasha (Instagram: @PrettyFacesbySasha)