Lisa Strazza studied fine art at William Paterson University in her home state of New Jersey. She advanced to study contemporary art and abstract expressionism at the Pan Art Institute. Lisa later apprenticed with conservators to learn fine art restoration. Over the years she has restored several significant museum paintings along with many churches throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Washington DC.

With this foundation of contemporary and classic training she was sought after for restoration, but the traveling was difficult on her young family, and her passion always remained to create paintings of her own.

With this in mind, Lisa and her husband, photographer John Strazza, launched the Strazza Art Gallery in Warwick, New York in 2007. There she became an accomplished and well collected artist for her abstract and impressionistic works in both acrylic and oils.

In 2016 Lisa and her husband moved to the beautiful town of Southport, North Carolina. At that time Lisa taught art classes both privately and at the Brunswick County College while selling her work at local galleries. The Carolina Coast inspired a whole new body of work for her.

Today Lisa Strazza is a well known and prolific oil painter. With her rich background in both classical and contemporary art Lisa has developed a masterful style that is painterly and sometimes impressionistic.

Whether she’s painting a seascape, local marsh scene or the southern gardens of Charleston, her distinct color palette demonstrates a masterful use of light and color that beautifully celebrates the complexities and richness of traditional oil painting.

Lisa’s paintings are available directly from her studio, and also through gallery representation, including fine quality art prints.

To see what is available, take time to explore Here, or contact the artist directly on the Contact Page.