Works of Art that Evoke Joie de Vivre
Lisa Freidus, lisafreidus.com, is an international artist who lives in Florida. She is proficient in different mediums and uses an unbridled source of innovation to create engaging, vibrant and fanciful art work. Her mediums range from watercolor and acrylic to 3-dimensional art in mixed media. Her positive philosophy shines through her art and she believes “Through humor, determination, and faith, we all have the ability to push through adversity.”
Lisa’s colorful works of art evoke joie de vivre and invite us to enter worlds of enchantment and child-like fantasy. Her illuminated paintings that feature doorways, windows, paths and stairways provide feelings of hope. She reminds us, when one door closes another one appears for us to enter.
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Through the Gate, (Vizcaya in Florida), watercolor, 30″ × 22″
Lisa was the 2019 recipient of the “Hearts for ACT” award at the Arts for ACT live auction gala for her loyal generosity in support of the vital mission of Abuse Counseling & Treatment. She states, “I believe in giving back for the many miracles we receive.”
Lisa’s art has been featured on the cover of Happenings magazine and she was spotlighted in Woman’s Day magazine in the article “Woman in Small Business”.
She has received many accolades including Awards of Excellence from Manhattan Art International. One of Lisa’s works of art was selected for “Love, Peace, Unity & Hope” 2025.
Her art has also been featured in “The Healing Power of Art Inspired by Nature” 2024 and “The Healing Power of Color” 2024 Invitational Exhibitions presented on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International.
The Porch, a Gathering Place, watercolor, 15″ x 21.5″
Lisa’s art is included in many private and corporate collections including Chico’s Corporate Office, Fort Myers, FL; the Middlesex Savings Bank, Sudbury, MA; St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Brighton, MA; and Bay State Medical Center (Chestnut Building) Springfield, MA. One of her numerous private collectors is Jim Maritan, the former VP of Strategy for Staples and Jill Jamieson, author and managing director of JLL.
About her art, Thomas Hall, Journalist for the Examiner in Fort Myers, Florida stated, “The world conjured through the prism of Lisa’s experience is loose, fluid and free-wheeling, a message she purposefully augments by refusing to pre-plan or structure her compositions. She paints in the moment, spontaneously, letting the work shape itself.”
Endings and Beginnings, watercolor, 22″ x 21″
About her creative passion Lisa explains, “It is my desire to offer a respite from the responsibilities of life by engaging the viewer through cheerful images in a whimsical style. I view Art as a healing vessel where its abilities to manifest change brings hope and harmony to those who patiently await.”
We discover in Lisa’s works of art a juxtaposition of natural elements and architectural structures arranged in a panoply of dream-like compositions. To create her dimensional artwork she not only uses paint but handcrafts objects in wood to simulate trees, chairs, buildings and gazebos and other items. Her works of art often incorporate the frame and extend beyond the parameters.
Lisa also creates an illusion of different surfaces by using papyrus, wallpaper and rice paper.
The Fabulous Fifties, acrylic on a gallery wrapped canvas, 16″ x 20″ x 1.75″
About her creative process Lisa states, “When designing familiar scenes which embody early memories, I experience both an inner peace and a feeling of empowerment as 3-d images rise from the surface of the canvas. The infusion of textured collage materials from Nepal, Thailand and Japan, and handmade wood cutouts, imparts a unique interpretation to mainstream objects.”
She continues, “My mother had a significant impact on my life and art career and her suggestions taught me to trust my own instincts and always strive for quality. The way I observe and design art was influenced by her creative mind and sense of style. She had the gift to excite one’s imagination and I continue to feel her loving presence through the artistic process.”
Stairway, watercolor, 30″ x 22.5″
Every year Lisa donates a painting to “Arts for ACT” to their annual live auction Gala held in Bonita Springs, Florida. She has been honored as one of the “6 Artists of ACT”. This non-profit organization and art gallery provides help to women of Domestic and Sexual violence and Human Trafficking.
Lisa is also featured in these articles on our website: Artist Members Share Praise They Received for Their Art, Artist Members Share Their Passions Besides Creating Art, The Artist’s Creative Process and Unique Techniques and When Did You Know You Wanted to Be An Artist?.
Visit Lisa Freidus’ website at lisafreidus.com
Sheer delight & frivolity! Refreshing
Thank you Renee for updating my profile page with my latest painting “A Visit From the Past.” I enjoy experimenting with various art mediums to nourish the creative juices!
Lisa, It’s a pleasure to share your wonderful painting for all the good work you do for Arts for ACT. Your talent and spirit of generosity are admirable traits.
Renee, what an honor to be included amongst this vast array of talent! Each member producing heartfelt images while expressing their life experiences. This beautiful site encourages artists to share their unique interpretations with an audience of many tastes. I am thrilled to be a member of this glorious gallery for several years and love my profile page! Thank you😍
Thank you Lisa. It’s equally an honor and pleasure for me to share your delightful and innovative artwork with our audience. I look forward to enjoying another year with you. Wishing you endless new journeys spent in creative bliss!