Lisa Mistiuk began her serious study of art in Germany. During this time she worked closely with several artists and professors developing her figure drawing skills. In 2004 she received a portfolio scholarship in Amsterdam to study art at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Upon returning to her native California she began her studies at the Academy where she focused on oil painting, receiving her BFA in 2009.
Lisa paints primarily in oils with an emphasis on the elements that make up our everyday lives. She has participated in various group and solo shows in the US and is pleased to have her work collected and commissioned internationally.
She currently resides in Florida with her husband, son and daughter. Her hope with her work is to continue discovering the meaning and beauty in everyday life and share these discoveries with others.
EDUCATION
2009 BFA Academy of Art University
2006 Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA A.A. Fine Art
2003-2004 HAWK Hochschule Fur Angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst, Hildesheim, Germany
2003-2004 Volkshochschule, Hildesheim, Germany, Language Studies
2003 Yuba College, Marysville, CA, selected art courses
AWARDS OR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· Director's Award for BFA painting, Academy of Art University, Spring Show 2009
· Presidents Honor Roll, Academy of Art University 2004-2006
· The National Dean’s List 2004-2006
· Portfolio Grant Recipient, Academy of Art University, Amsterdam, 2004
· Honorable Mention, San Leandro Art Association, San Leandro, CA, 2005
· 1st and 3rd place, Bangor Art Association Annual Show, Bangor, CA, 2004
SELECTED SHOWS AND EVENTS
2011
Food for Thought, Fifth Avenue Gallery, Melbourne FL
American Landscape, Fifth Avenue Gallery, Melbourne FL
2010
Alumni Auction, AAU 79 Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Artclectic, Nashville, TN
Dog Days of Summer, Highway Grrls Gallery, Melbourne FL
Beautiful Grimm, Online Event
Art in Public Spaces, Lexus, Viera, FL
2009
Everyday Things, Solo Show, University of California Alumni House, San
Francisco, CA
Faculty and Alumni Auction, 79 Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Anniversary Show, Studio Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Tiny, Studio Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Wine Tasting and Everyday Life Paintings, Vida Y Vino, Fremont, CA
San Francisco's Sprouting Concrete, House of Bagels, San Francisco, CA
Spring Show Winners Exhibit, 79 Gallery , San Francisco, CA
Spring Show, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
Fleeting Glimpses, 79 Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2008
Brentwood Autumn Art Fair, Los Angeles, CA
Tiny, Studio Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Wine and Art, Private Event, Oakland, CA
Delicious, Studio Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Group Show, 79 Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Pooch Parade, supported Guide Dogs for the Blind with Painting Donations, Pleasanton, CA
2007
Group Show, Utopia Salon, San Francisco, CA
Tiny, Studio Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Junior League Auction, San Francisco, CA
Contemporary Paintings Exhibit, 625 Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Abstract Exhibit, 860 Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2006
The Maitri Art Sale, Maitri AIDS Hospice, San Francisco, CA.
