Lisa Free is a Canadian artist known for her loosely rendered sparkling waterscapes and elegant tonal interiors.

Free’s work is rooted in her strong connection with the 1000 Islands region of Canada, drawing inspiration from the shimmering St. Lawrence River, windswept island pines, and historic castle interiors. Free works with an intuitive colour palette and gestural paint application, attempting to convey her subject with minimal strokes. The resulting paintings portray the essence of her subjects, while radiating warmth and familiarity.

Following a 15 year career in theatrical costume design and work as a commercial textile artist, Free turned her focus to painting full time, and quickly gained a following of dedicated collectors. Free has exhibited in established exhibitions and galleries since 2010, and her work is collected in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

EXHIBITION HISTORY

Toronto Artist Project, 2022

“The Good Memories”, curated online exhibition, Artwrk Gallery, 2021

“All That Shines”, curated online exhibition, Artwrk Gallery, 2021

“Tunnel Vision”, curated online exhibition, Artwrk Gallery, 2020

The Artist Project, 2019 

 "It Begins with Water", solo exhibition, Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville ON, 2018

Two-artist exhibition with Tammy Shane, Tett Centre of Creativity and Learning, Kingston, ON, 2018

The Artist Project, Toronto, ON, 2013

Solo Exhibition, Kingston Glass Studio Gallery, 2012

The  Artist Project, Toronto,  ON, 2012

Ottawa Art Expo, Ottawa, ON, 2011

Kingston Glass Studio Gallery, 2011

 Three Horse Art Studio Show, 2010

Rideau Valley Art Festival, 2009

Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville, ON, 2009

Art In The City Tour, 2009

Marianne van Silfhout Gallery, Brockville, ON, 2008

PRESS  

It Begins with Water, Feature article in Blank Spaces Magazine, March 2020

Meet Lisa Free, Thousand Islands Life Magazine, September 2019

It’s All About the Light, Arabella Magazine, Summer Harvest issue, 2016