I love to paint,
I love exploring the connection between animals and humans
as well as the evolution of the body and soul
I find the imperfections captivating; there is beauty in the flaws
I have been working as a musician for 20 years and continue my work as both a guitarist and painter.
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting and Photography from the University of Alaska, Anchorage in 2003.
"Sienna" "Blue and Rita "Spinner"
We adopted sweet Italian Greyhound "Sienna" from Pawd'ners Rescue Ranch & Hospice in 2005.
Lovely Miss Spinner -
she came to me from
Pawdner's Rescue in April 2006.
Handsome Man "Django"
our foster who we couldn't let go & adopted him in Feb 2007
Django and Sienna singing a pretty song: The fur-kids asking for treats (& Bella the Yorkie)
Education:
B.F.A., Painting and Photography, University of Alaska, Anchorage. 2003 - Magna Cum Laude
My work is included in the following Permanent Collections:
Alaska State Museum, Juneau.
Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage.
University of Alaska Museum of the North, Fairbanks.
Private Collections.
Juror:
Patterns of Influence,” Baer Gallery, Fairbanks Art Association.Fairbanks Alaska 2008.
Awards:
Best of Show, “Rarified Light Annual Juried Exhibit,” Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, 2004.
$500 Award: “All Alaska Juried Exhibit” Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, 2004.
Honorable Mention, “Alumni Juried Art Exhibition”, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2004.
Honorable Mention, “Rarified Light Annual Juried Exhibit,” Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, 2003.
Third Place Award, “Wood,” Juried Exhibit, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2002.
Honorable Mention, “Rarified Light Annual Juried Exhibit,” Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, 2002.
Subway Starving Artist Award, “No Big Heads National Juried Exhibit,” University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2001.
First Place Award, “No Big Heads National Juried Exhibit,” University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2000.
Solo Exhibitions:
"Sea Gardens," The Arts Factory, Las Vegas, 2005
“Recent Paintings,” Captain Cook, Anchorage, 2004
“Skin and Body” Subzero, Anchorage, May 2004
“New Works” Europa’s Studio 68, Anchorage, 2004
“Recent Paintings” Kaladi Brothers/Title Wave Books, Anchorage, 2003
“New Paintings,” Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage, 2003
“Recent Works,” Kaladi Brothers Coffee Company, Tudor, 2003.
“Cocoon: The Body Speaks,” Campus Center Gallery, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2003.
“Recent Works,” Kaladi Brothers Coffee Company, Tudor, 2003.
“Wear Your Inside Out,” Campus Center Gallery, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2002.
Juried Exhibitions:
“Rarified Light,” Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, 2004. Juror: Ryuijie Douglas.
“All Alaska Juried Exhibit,” Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, 2004. Juror: Michael Rush.
“Rarified Light,” International Gallery of Contemporary Art, Anchorage, 2003. Juror: Christine Shank.
“Wood,” Campus Center Gallery, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2002. Juror: Sonya Kellher-Combs.
“Rarified Light,” Anchorage Museum of History and Art, Anchorage, 2002. Juror: Glenn Ketchum.
“Student Juried Art Exhibit,” Campus Center Gallery, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2001. Juror: Margaret Hugi-Lewis.
“No Big Heads,” Campus Center Gallery, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2001. Juror: Wayne Enstice.
“Student Juried Art Exhibit,” Campus Center Gallery, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2002. Juror: Marian T. Beck.
“No Big Heads,” Campus Center Gallery, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2000. Juror: Linda Ridgeway
Group Exhibitions:
“The Bones Show,” Well Street Art Company, Fairbanks, 2007.
“Godiva,” International Gallery of Contemporary Art, Anchorage, 2007.
“Featured Artists,” The Arts Factory, Las Vegas, 2005.
“Root Nevus,” Campus Center Gallery, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 2002.
“Nostalgia,” International Gallery of Contemporary Art, Anchorage, 2002.
Published Articles:
“Abstract Elegance,” Anchorage Daily News, September 19, 2004, p. H-10.
“Kids in Danger, Adults at Odds,” Anchorage Press, September 9, 2004, Cover Page.
“Stalking the Bogeyman,” Anchorage Press, May 27, 2004, Cover Page.
“The Language Behind the Skin: Feature Artist,” Art Matters, February 2004, p. 10.
“Hints & Blanks: Honored Artists Reflect on Methods and Inspirations” Anchorage Daily News, February 1, 2004, p. D-8.
“Into the World: BFA Students Show Work and Dreams,” Art Matters, May 2003, p. 12.
“Students Explore Self-Image Through Various Mediums: Root Nevus Exhibit Showcase,”
2 on Your Aisle: KTUU Channel 2, September, 5, 2002.
“Rarified Light,” Anchorage Press, September 19, 2002, p. 23.
“Photo Bizarre,” True North, 2001, p.14.
“Haunting Eyes: The Ghosts of Lisa Ballard,” Anchorage Press, July 26, 2001, p. 30.
“Song, Guitar, Paint – A Real Renaissance Gal: Artist Profile,” Anchorage Daily News: 8, July 13, 2001, p. 15.
Lisa Ballard
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