Lisa Elley

California Shores, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Waves crash against the shore, their white foam contrasting with the deep blues and greens of the ocean. Dynamic diagonal strokes burst into the sky, adding energy to the scene. Seagulls gather on the wet sand while sailboats glide in the distance. Artist Lisa Elley captured this moment en plein air at Monterey Beach, California, using a palette knife to give the composition a rich, textured quality.

About the Artist
Artist Lisa Elley produces sweeping impressionist views and rich geographies with lush textures. Growing up on a little farm in New Zealand surrounded by rolling green, she became greatly influenced by her surroundings. This instilled a remarkable ingenuity in her leading her to pursue a fine arts degree at the University of Auckland. Passionate about experiencing new things, she moved to London, New York, Florida, and ultimately the San Francisco Bay Area, where she now resides. She works at her studio inside an old cannery in San Jose with perfect natural light, 30-foot ceilings, and infinite possibilities. She cultivates her skillful command with a palette that allows her to maneuver her artistic blade with fluidity. “I am drawn to them over brushes as they create an amazing sense of movement with the beautiful texture they evoke,” shares Lisa. An award-winning artist, her works have been represented by galleries all over the globe and have also been featured in distinguished publications. Lisa savors the quality time she spends with her family during her free time.

Words that describe this painting: beach, coast, ocean, California, coastal, clouds, sky, water, en plein air, palette knife, texture, Monterey Beach, shore, seagulls, horizon, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, blue

California Shores
Lisa Elley
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
11 in. h x 14 in. w x 1 in. d
0 lbs. 6 oz.