Lisa Ayres
Artist | Designer | Fabricator
2D
This section showcases my 2 dimensional art such as paintings, collages, drawings and more.
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Autumn
2023 | Acrylic paint on paper | 17"x13"
A painting of the view in autumn from my parent's dream house.
LISTEN
2022 | Acrylic paint and magazine collage on canvas | 10"x8"
This piece depicts the importance of ecosystems as we continue to impact the natural environment around us. The forest speaks, but the dead tell no tales. Listen now, it won't be too late.
Bottom of the Barrel
2020 | Plastic Barrel bottom, faux moss/sticks, paint | 9"x13"
Bottom of the Barrel is inspired by the interesting texture at the bottom of a plastic barrel I found.
Taste of St. Louis
2020 | watercolor | 2"x3"
Series of watercolors I have painted in St. Louis, Mo and surrounding areas.
Mercury
2018 | Paint sample chips on paper | 8"x8"
Exhibited at MOCA GA Pin up show 2018 (Atlanta, Georgia)
Mercury is the planet of the mind and communication. 120 different colors in 8 different directions (sourced from paint sample chips) make up this modern day bas relief. Everything begins and ends within the mind.
Insanity Is...
2018 | Scanned magazine clippings | 11"x17"
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This was my first completed collage series. I have been drawn to collage my whole life, and still today I expect to create more. I take an entirely intuitive approach to these posters. I let the magazines speak to me and the puzzle I put together as I go.
X of Swords
2018 | Watercolor and pen on paper | 8"x8"
Based upon the 10 of swords tarot card, 10 double edged swords pierce a peacefully sleeping woman in a white garment. In her right hand dangles a smartphone. The 10 swords represent 10 ways that I cope with reality: Humor, Books, Music, Animals, Video games, Movies, Netflix, Instagram, Facebook, and Phone Contacts/Friends.
Alpacalypse
2017 | Adobe Illustrator | 20"x20"
Alpacas. It's their game now.
Alpaca vs. Llama
2017 | Gouache on illustration board | 6"x6" (each panel)
Alpaca and Llama photo session.
Illustration Greeting Cards
2017 | Colored pencils, marker, pen on cardstock | 5"x7"
Series of hand illustrated greeting cards for many seasons.
A Familiar Face
2012 | Graphite on paper | 24" x 24"
A drawing from a photograph of a homeless man.
Mermaid Hamsters Forever!
2016 | Acrylic Paint, polymer clay
Merchandise for a fictional show called "Mermaid Hamsters Forever!".
Making Space
2012 | Marker and pen on paper
'Artist commentary on Road kill and the relation of Human habitation among nature.