We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lisa Grizaniuk . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Lisa below.

Lisa , appreciate you joining us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

I was artistic and creative at quite a young age, I was drawn to painting quite early as well. I spent time watching painters paint master copies in the Louvre and was enthralled to the point I would do a crayon and paper version. My grandma would buy them God bless her. My parents continued to foster that interest and were very supportive. They still are.

My mom definitely has a great eye, she is much more creative than most people realize. My dad finds my art interesting and enjoys looking at great art. He’s appreciative of the process.

I majored in art in college and have been painting in the daily painting movement for several years. It was not the way I was taught per se, although in the traditional sense I was instructed, I can certainly translate those ideals to smaller work.

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 paint smaller sized paintings most days as it’s a dynamic way to paint an interesting subject with bright color in a manner that allows people to have a small touch of color in their space. Something that is a touch of fun.

I often paint larger pieces, certainly for commissions but the smaller ones tend to sell quickly as the world we live in where people don’t want to over commit to a look or a style.

This way we all win. I love to paint boots, flowers, fruit, seasonal items like Christmas ornaments. I love it. I love what I do and it’s been really nice to sell the work. I paint with bright color in the least amount of brushstrokes possible. This makes my work effective and keeps it looking like a painting rather than a photograph. Photographic realism is fabulous but not my personal end goal.

How did you build your audience on social media?

I was very apprehensive to be on social media and I still choose to keep it all business. It’s not my goal to be viral or get to know someone via social media. However it’s like a highway. It’s a means to an end. I can use it for its benefits and true purpose and keep it about the art. Its a phenomenal marketing tool.

Certainly what I choose to paint is my voice and a window into my life and personality. I’m sure that’s well communicated while keeping it clean and about the work.

I try to be consistent and fun. I try to show what I do while I do it so that the followers and viewers feel included. Why not? They’re the ones who will eventually hang these paintings and gift them to loved ones.

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

I think society and the individual personalities that make our society up can be supportive by looking at art. Consider gifting art or sharing a piece with a friend.

Simply valuing art beyond screenshotting the work you’ve found you enjoy and buy it or share it.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.bancroftandtheorchard.com
• Instagram: @bancroftandtheorchard

Image Credits

Lisa Grizaniuk