05/26/2025
My exhibit is hung and open to the public! The opening reception is Sunday, June 1st from 2-4 pm. I hope to see some friendly faces there.
Here is a very nice write-up about my work written by the gallery director:
Watercolors by Lisa Rasmussen
Botanicals & More
The Gallery at WSCC May 25-July12
Lisa Rasmussen’s solo exhibition at The Wilkins School Community Center offers a striking exploration of emotion and atmosphere through the fluid medium of watercolor. Rasmussen, known for her mastery across many forms, here focuses solely on watercolor—allowing the transparency, unpredictability, and layering of the medium to speak volumes.
Her work balances technical precision with expressive depth. In The Thin Line Between Solitude and Loneliness, a quiet interior scene bathed in deep blues and warm light evokes a complex emotional tension—inviting viewers to reflect on space, silence, and the emotional resonance of stillness. In contrast, Singin’ the Blues captures the soulful intensity of a live performance. The rich hues and rhythmic brushstrokes breathe with music and motion, showcasing Rasmussen’s ability to animate her subjects with life and presence.
What ties these works together is the artist’s gift for translating feeling into form. Whether depicting an empty room or a vibrant musician, Rasmussen captures what’s not always visible—mood, memory, story. Her use of light and shadow, particularly in this body of work, lends each piece a cinematic, almost theatrical quality.
This exhibition is a testament to Rasmussen’s versatility and her deep understanding of how medium and message can merge. Visitors are encouraged to attend the Meet the Artist event on Sunday, June 1 from 2 to 4 PM for a chance to engage with Rasmussen and gain insight into her creative process.
Lisa Rasmussen is a multidisciplinary illustrator and graphic designer whose work spans graphite, watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink, mixed media, printmaking, colored pencil, and digital media. Her style is guided by the medium, blending realistic rendering with imaginative subject matter.
She holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University, an MS in Education, and an MFA in Graphic Design with a focus on illustration and book design. Lisa teaches Art and Design at Waynesburg University, where she also serves as Director of the Visual Arts program and Gallery Director. She is a faculty member for the Botanical Art & Illustration programs at Phipps Conservatory and the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
