Lisa Bisbee-Lentz
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Lisa Bisbee Lentz is owner of Greater Good Gallery in New Bern, NC. She paints almost daily in the gallery, using oils on canvas. Her subject matter is focused into three courses: representational, abstract and figurative. She has sold hundreds of original pieces to private collectors.
Using reference photos during her travels, she creates representational art illustrating her memory in the majority of her artwork. Using bold strokes and texture, the depiction is a gestural expression. Lisa explains, “The end result is a representational painting, and the best part is within it, I can remember the details of my environment when I took the photo.” For example, a coffee cup will trigger her memory of the long walk to the cafe, how hot the morning was, who she was with, the accent of the waiter, the conversation over the table and more. In her “Jazz” series, the non-objective abstracts are diverse in method. Geometric forms, highly-blended contrasting colors, thick impasto texture and thin glazes all play a part in Lisa’s creations. In the “Cave Stories” body of work, Lisa’s figurative work is both abstract and representational sometimes depicting scenes of people gathering, dancing or storytelling. Acknowledging a successful career as an artist began with earning a BFA at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where she learned the principles and elements of design. Secondly, the work ethic valued in her upbringing helped to define the discipline to paint practically every day. And finally, family and friends support her creative endeavors which in turn encourages more steps towards success. "I support all creative folk... inventors, collaborators, artisans, and performers. It's up to us to create a positive community with our neighbors. It's our responsibility to share our skills and talents for the greater good. Join me please in our endeavor to promote the Greater Good Gallery with exhibits, events and artistic demonstrations. I am proud of everyone who has the courage to create in spite of doubts or fears. With determination and diligence, the arts is not an easy path as it is full of obstacles, judges and naysayers. With support of our creative communities, we gain the confidence to move around obstacles and build a innovative and prosperous collective of artists and patrons. Let us structure the creative economy now to inspire the next generation."
- Lisa Bisbee-Lentz Owner of Greater Good Gallery |
 Find more original 8x10 oil paintings at Greater Good Gallery, 228 Craven St., New Bern, North Carolina.
Contact Lisa Bisbee-Lentz
(252) 649-1712 info@greatergoodgallery.com http://www.lisabisbee.com http://www.facebook.com/LisaBisbeeArtistAndDesigner http://www.youtube.com/user/lisamarieart http://www.youtube.com/user/LisaBisbee |
Lisa Bisbee Lentz
Education
1976-1980 Art Lessons with Judy Szychowski
1979 Art Lessons with Alan Thatcher
1985-1987 Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University, enrolled in core curriculum
1987 North Eastern Pennsylvania, art lessons with William Chickillo
1987- 1991 Savannah, GA, Savannah College of Art & Design - Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and minor in Art History
1993-1994 - Boulder, CO, ”No Limits" - Women Artist Focused training seminars
2000 - Vancouver, Canada, YMCA Entrepreneur Graduate Certificate - developed business plan to market art & design
Timeline Biography
1991 Savannah College of Art & Design Graduate Exhibition of Graphic Designs
1990 Savannah College of Art & Design Post-Modern Poster Exhibition
1992 - on and off until 2009 - Four Winds Trading Company, Denver, CO, created catalogs, advertisements, for wholesaler. Rendered movie trailers and raw video for display on digital signage broadcast nationally at museums, parks, hotels and universities.
1993 Taught associate degree courses at Art Advertising Academy in Cincinnati, OH
1994 Penny Lane Solo Exhibition of Acrylic Paintings on Canvas in Boulder, CO
1996-1997, Down East, NC - Taught K-8 Art Classes to more than 600 students
1997-1999, Vancouver, BC - Art Director at national corporate headquarters with more than 100 retail locations
2000 - Ladner, BC, Canada, Library Solo Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2000 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Library Group Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2000 - Vancouver, BC, Canada, Van Dusen Gardens Festival Artist Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2001 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Library Group Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2001 - Vancouver, BC, Canada, Granville Theatre group exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2001 - Delta, BC, Canada - TV appearance interview on "Arts Around Town" on Delta Cable Channel
2001-2002 - Delta, BC, Canada - Video Editor for Delta Chamber of Commerce TV show
2002 - Delta, BC, Canada - Won award for graphic design on Chamber of Commerce directory by the BC Chamber of Commerce
2002 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Delta Printers, Solo Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2002 - Ladner, BC, Canada, Festival - Art Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2002 - Delta, BC, Canada - TV appearance interview on "Arts Around Town" on Delta Cable Channel
2002 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Arts Center group show of acrylic paintings on canvas
2002-2009 - Taught art classes at Tsawwassen Arts Centre
2002-2009 - Taught art classes at home studio
2002-2009 - The Geeks retail location in Tsawwassen, BC, Canada of acrylic paintings on canvas
2004 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Arts Center group show of acrylic paintings on canvas
2004 - Delta, BC, Canada - TV appearance interview on "Arts Around Town" on Delta Cable Channel
2010-2012, New Bern, NC, Setup to paint and exhibit en plein air each Saturday on Pollock Street, New Bern, NC, exhibiting acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - current - New Bern, NC, Interviews and press-releases published in Sun Journal Newspaper, http://www.newbernsj.com/news/20160203/array-of-local-artists-to-be-featured-at-figurative-show
2012 - current - New Bern, NC, promoted with NewBernNow.com on blogs, video and radio
2012 - New Bern, NC, MJs Raw Bar, solo exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas and watercolors on paper
2012 through 2020 - setup exhbits at MJs Raw Bar.
2012 - New Bern, NC, Next Chapter bookstore, solo exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - Morehead City, NC, Carolina Artist Studio Gallery - group gallery exhibit
2012 - New Bern, NC, Next Chapter bookstore, group exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - New Bern, NC, Port City Java, group exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - New Bern, NC, Six Bohemian Art Night Events during Artwalk, exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - New Bern, NC, Six Bohemian Art Night Events during Artwalk, directed the interactive community mega canvas
2012 - New Bern, NC, Six Bohemian Art Night Events during Artwalk, designed the artistic posters utilizing paintings for public promotions throughout town display and webbed social media
2012 - New Bern, NC, One-million Bones: captured and distributed video footage of the events where people in the community actively took part in helping to make clay bones for this national exhibit.
2012 - New Bern, NC, Arts to End Genocide: Helped the artist to build his website, trained him to maintain it, added rich media links to promote his ongoing efforts and exhibits.
2012 - New Bern, NC, Nicholas Sparks Celebrity Weekend: designed logo, sponsorship and promotions material
2012 - New Bern, NC, Neuse River Bridge Run: designed sponsorship and promotions material
2012 - New Bern, NC, The Epiphany School: created video promotional material and digital imagery for website
2012 - New Bern, NC, United Way of Coastal Carolina: designed logo, sponsorship and promotions material for Crystal Coast Half Marathon
2012 - New Bern, NC, submitted conceptual art piece for rejection at the Bank of the Arts Juried Show, on display during artwalk, video documented on youtube by newbernnow.com
2012-2015 - New Bern, NC, awarded commission as graphic designer for mumfest.com, design is published in a variety of media: street banners, billboards, tv broadcast, t-shirts, web, posters, brochures
2013 - 2015 New Bern, NC, Co-created Community Artist Will to ensure that the next generation of emerging artists have diverse opportunities for revenue sources, including ARTcrawl, Co-operative Galleries and media distribution promoting Bohemian Artists of New Bern
2013 - 2014 - New Bern, NC, helped with fundraiser for Danielle Guano, participant in two Boston Marathons, to raise money fbenefiting Project Hope
2013 - current - New Bern, NC, established Greater Good Gallery, representing local artists wares
2013 - current - New Bern, NC, promoted with NewBernNow.com on video and radio
2014 - New Bern, NC, exhibited paintings at Antiquery Boutiquery
2014 - New Bern, NC, created ARTfries, a summertime weekly event where artists paint outside galleries
2013 - 2015 - New Bern, NC, organized Bohemian Artists of New Bern to perform and demonstrate monthly during ARTcrawls in the Isaac Taylor Garden
2013 - 2014 - New Bern, NC, worked with City of New Bern Parks and Rec to establish venues in downtown New Bern for Bohemian Artists of New Bern to participate during ARTcrawl
2013-2015 - New Bern, NC, exhibited at First Citizens Bank
2014 - New Bern, NC, Organized several Concert Series including Dog Days of Summer and OKT fest in the Isaac Taylor Garden to promote local talent
2014 - 2015 - New Bern, NC, help to write the grants awarded to Community Artist Will from Z. Smith Reynolds and The Harold H. Bate Foundation
2015 - New Bern, NC, setup booth at Mumfest, interviewed by TV station WITN http://www.witn.com/news/mumfest/headlines/331897891.html
2015 - Organized summer season daily events in the Isaac Taylor Garden to promote local talent including movie nights, Bohemian Wednesdays with Open Mic and concert series Thursdays.
2014 - 2015 - New Bern, NC, speaker at the NewBernNow.com social media summits held in the Isaac Taylor Garden
2015 - current - New Bern, NC, regular member of the NewBernNow.com pod squad featured on New Bern’s News Talk Radio Station WNOS
2016 - Brewery 99 Exhibit. Sold 20 original paintings includes promos and news publishings.
2016 - MS Bike Ride exhibit, includes call to artists promos and news publishings.
2016 - New Bern, NC, Offered Paint With Me sessions at Greater Good Gallery where people can be an artist for an hour to discover their creativity.
2016 - Started call to artists for "A Brief History of Artists in Eastern North Carolina"
2017 - Published a book, "A Brief History of Artists in Eastern North Carolina" with Ben Watford and Jon Derby.
2017 - Charity Day with Greater Good Gallery Hosted by Beer Army Burger Company
2017 and 2018 - New Bern Drum Circle promotions with Andrea Clemments Thompson.
2018 - Interviewed Livingston Taylor for his upcoming performance in New Bern, NC.
2018 - Participated in Neuse River Artists Studio Tour, includes promotions and tv interview
2018 - Interviewed by PBS UNC NC Weekend, Deborah Holt Noel.
2018 - Charity Clearance Sale
2019 - Re-opened Gallery in February after hurricane Florence.
2019 - Participated in The Neuse River Artists Studio Tour with promotions.
2019 - Participated in unity of community and the spirit of the bear with newspaper promotions.
2019 - Painted fifty 16x20, and five large over five feet oil paintings.
Education
1976-1980 Art Lessons with Judy Szychowski
1979 Art Lessons with Alan Thatcher
1985-1987 Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University, enrolled in core curriculum
1987 North Eastern Pennsylvania, art lessons with William Chickillo
1987- 1991 Savannah, GA, Savannah College of Art & Design - Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and minor in Art History
1993-1994 - Boulder, CO, ”No Limits" - Women Artist Focused training seminars
2000 - Vancouver, Canada, YMCA Entrepreneur Graduate Certificate - developed business plan to market art & design
Timeline Biography
1991 Savannah College of Art & Design Graduate Exhibition of Graphic Designs
1990 Savannah College of Art & Design Post-Modern Poster Exhibition
1992 - on and off until 2009 - Four Winds Trading Company, Denver, CO, created catalogs, advertisements, for wholesaler. Rendered movie trailers and raw video for display on digital signage broadcast nationally at museums, parks, hotels and universities.
1993 Taught associate degree courses at Art Advertising Academy in Cincinnati, OH
1994 Penny Lane Solo Exhibition of Acrylic Paintings on Canvas in Boulder, CO
1996-1997, Down East, NC - Taught K-8 Art Classes to more than 600 students
1997-1999, Vancouver, BC - Art Director at national corporate headquarters with more than 100 retail locations
2000 - Ladner, BC, Canada, Library Solo Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2000 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Library Group Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2000 - Vancouver, BC, Canada, Van Dusen Gardens Festival Artist Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2001 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Library Group Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2001 - Vancouver, BC, Canada, Granville Theatre group exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2001 - Delta, BC, Canada - TV appearance interview on "Arts Around Town" on Delta Cable Channel
2001-2002 - Delta, BC, Canada - Video Editor for Delta Chamber of Commerce TV show
2002 - Delta, BC, Canada - Won award for graphic design on Chamber of Commerce directory by the BC Chamber of Commerce
2002 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Delta Printers, Solo Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2002 - Ladner, BC, Canada, Festival - Art Exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas
2002 - Delta, BC, Canada - TV appearance interview on "Arts Around Town" on Delta Cable Channel
2002 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Arts Center group show of acrylic paintings on canvas
2002-2009 - Taught art classes at Tsawwassen Arts Centre
2002-2009 - Taught art classes at home studio
2002-2009 - The Geeks retail location in Tsawwassen, BC, Canada of acrylic paintings on canvas
2004 - Tsawwassen, BC, Canada, Arts Center group show of acrylic paintings on canvas
2004 - Delta, BC, Canada - TV appearance interview on "Arts Around Town" on Delta Cable Channel
2010-2012, New Bern, NC, Setup to paint and exhibit en plein air each Saturday on Pollock Street, New Bern, NC, exhibiting acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - current - New Bern, NC, Interviews and press-releases published in Sun Journal Newspaper, http://www.newbernsj.com/news/20160203/array-of-local-artists-to-be-featured-at-figurative-show
2012 - current - New Bern, NC, promoted with NewBernNow.com on blogs, video and radio
2012 - New Bern, NC, MJs Raw Bar, solo exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas and watercolors on paper
2012 through 2020 - setup exhbits at MJs Raw Bar.
2012 - New Bern, NC, Next Chapter bookstore, solo exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - Morehead City, NC, Carolina Artist Studio Gallery - group gallery exhibit
2012 - New Bern, NC, Next Chapter bookstore, group exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - New Bern, NC, Port City Java, group exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - New Bern, NC, Six Bohemian Art Night Events during Artwalk, exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas
2012 - New Bern, NC, Six Bohemian Art Night Events during Artwalk, directed the interactive community mega canvas
2012 - New Bern, NC, Six Bohemian Art Night Events during Artwalk, designed the artistic posters utilizing paintings for public promotions throughout town display and webbed social media
2012 - New Bern, NC, One-million Bones: captured and distributed video footage of the events where people in the community actively took part in helping to make clay bones for this national exhibit.
2012 - New Bern, NC, Arts to End Genocide: Helped the artist to build his website, trained him to maintain it, added rich media links to promote his ongoing efforts and exhibits.
2012 - New Bern, NC, Nicholas Sparks Celebrity Weekend: designed logo, sponsorship and promotions material
2012 - New Bern, NC, Neuse River Bridge Run: designed sponsorship and promotions material
2012 - New Bern, NC, The Epiphany School: created video promotional material and digital imagery for website
2012 - New Bern, NC, United Way of Coastal Carolina: designed logo, sponsorship and promotions material for Crystal Coast Half Marathon
2012 - New Bern, NC, submitted conceptual art piece for rejection at the Bank of the Arts Juried Show, on display during artwalk, video documented on youtube by newbernnow.com
2012-2015 - New Bern, NC, awarded commission as graphic designer for mumfest.com, design is published in a variety of media: street banners, billboards, tv broadcast, t-shirts, web, posters, brochures
2013 - 2015 New Bern, NC, Co-created Community Artist Will to ensure that the next generation of emerging artists have diverse opportunities for revenue sources, including ARTcrawl, Co-operative Galleries and media distribution promoting Bohemian Artists of New Bern
2013 - 2014 - New Bern, NC, helped with fundraiser for Danielle Guano, participant in two Boston Marathons, to raise money fbenefiting Project Hope
2013 - current - New Bern, NC, established Greater Good Gallery, representing local artists wares
2013 - current - New Bern, NC, promoted with NewBernNow.com on video and radio
2014 - New Bern, NC, exhibited paintings at Antiquery Boutiquery
2014 - New Bern, NC, created ARTfries, a summertime weekly event where artists paint outside galleries
2013 - 2015 - New Bern, NC, organized Bohemian Artists of New Bern to perform and demonstrate monthly during ARTcrawls in the Isaac Taylor Garden
2013 - 2014 - New Bern, NC, worked with City of New Bern Parks and Rec to establish venues in downtown New Bern for Bohemian Artists of New Bern to participate during ARTcrawl
2013-2015 - New Bern, NC, exhibited at First Citizens Bank
2014 - New Bern, NC, Organized several Concert Series including Dog Days of Summer and OKT fest in the Isaac Taylor Garden to promote local talent
2014 - 2015 - New Bern, NC, help to write the grants awarded to Community Artist Will from Z. Smith Reynolds and The Harold H. Bate Foundation
2015 - New Bern, NC, setup booth at Mumfest, interviewed by TV station WITN http://www.witn.com/news/mumfest/headlines/331897891.html
2015 - Organized summer season daily events in the Isaac Taylor Garden to promote local talent including movie nights, Bohemian Wednesdays with Open Mic and concert series Thursdays.
2014 - 2015 - New Bern, NC, speaker at the NewBernNow.com social media summits held in the Isaac Taylor Garden
2015 - current - New Bern, NC, regular member of the NewBernNow.com pod squad featured on New Bern’s News Talk Radio Station WNOS
2016 - Brewery 99 Exhibit. Sold 20 original paintings includes promos and news publishings.
2016 - MS Bike Ride exhibit, includes call to artists promos and news publishings.
2016 - New Bern, NC, Offered Paint With Me sessions at Greater Good Gallery where people can be an artist for an hour to discover their creativity.
2016 - Started call to artists for "A Brief History of Artists in Eastern North Carolina"
2017 - Published a book, "A Brief History of Artists in Eastern North Carolina" with Ben Watford and Jon Derby.
2017 - Charity Day with Greater Good Gallery Hosted by Beer Army Burger Company
2017 and 2018 - New Bern Drum Circle promotions with Andrea Clemments Thompson.
2018 - Interviewed Livingston Taylor for his upcoming performance in New Bern, NC.
2018 - Participated in Neuse River Artists Studio Tour, includes promotions and tv interview
2018 - Interviewed by PBS UNC NC Weekend, Deborah Holt Noel.
2018 - Charity Clearance Sale
2019 - Re-opened Gallery in February after hurricane Florence.
2019 - Participated in The Neuse River Artists Studio Tour with promotions.
2019 - Participated in unity of community and the spirit of the bear with newspaper promotions.
2019 - Painted fifty 16x20, and five large over five feet oil paintings.
Lisa is owner of Greater Good Gallery in New Bern, NC. Early on in a creative career, Lisa Bisbee Lentz earned a living from developing websites and branding marketing materials for businesses and entrepreneurs. She attended Carnegie-Mellon University and graduated with a Bachelor of Art - graphic design, major - art history, minor from Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). Lisa has created a collection of thousands: digital commercial art, designed posters, billboards, illustrations, catalogues, T-shirts, brochures, logos, rackcards, signs, advertisements, newsletters, photo-embellished images, videos and more, including an art history book, “A Brief History of Artists in Eastern North Carolina”.
