email:
info@lisarts.com
phone:
(703)404-2977
| Stefanie, colored pencil |
I prefer informal poses, moments caught by chance, typical expressions, the moment my daughter
pointed her toe in the pool and it was caught in a snapshot. Although these moments seem precious
and rare, when captured they tell a story, or show the subject's personality in a way that begs to be
remembered. I ask clients to bring such pictures with them, and then I work to build the portrait
around these 'moments'. Once when I was preparing my work for a show and had some pieces
gathered in my home from all the homes they now live in, I realized I had a theme. I thought I just
made portraits, but there were parents holding children, smiles and people hugging each other. I felt
surrounded my warmth and love. In my arrogant youth I would have said I painted people I don't
do portraits. But God has both purpose and a sense of humor in who he grows us up to be. I love
doing faces, and some people say it shows. I learned traditional methods, but I have been told to let
people see my work first before telling them it's done in colored pencil. My father said that's like
saying I did this masterpiece in crayon. Using traditional methods and years of experience, I would
like to see if I could do an excellent portrait with crayon. That will be my next challenge. I recognize
that there is responsibility with a gift. You know, there's no actual word in the Bible for artist, the
words that are used are 'skilled craftsman'. I'd like to be included in that.
pointed her toe in the pool and it was caught in a snapshot. Although these moments seem precious
and rare, when captured they tell a story, or show the subject's personality in a way that begs to be
remembered. I ask clients to bring such pictures with them, and then I work to build the portrait
around these 'moments'. Once when I was preparing my work for a show and had some pieces
gathered in my home from all the homes they now live in, I realized I had a theme. I thought I just
made portraits, but there were parents holding children, smiles and people hugging each other. I felt
surrounded my warmth and love. In my arrogant youth I would have said I painted people I don't
do portraits. But God has both purpose and a sense of humor in who he grows us up to be. I love
doing faces, and some people say it shows. I learned traditional methods, but I have been told to let
people see my work first before telling them it's done in colored pencil. My father said that's like
saying I did this masterpiece in crayon. Using traditional methods and years of experience, I would
like to see if I could do an excellent portrait with crayon. That will be my next challenge. I recognize
that there is responsibility with a gift. You know, there's no actual word in the Bible for artist, the
words that are used are 'skilled craftsman'. I'd like to be included in that.
Lis Zadravec
Resume & Artwork
Resume & Artwork
| Honorgirl, graphite, chalk & gouache 9 x 12" |
| Arabesque, colored pencil & gouache |
EDUCATION:
1980-83, The Corcoran College of Arts & Design, Washington, DC, Fine Arts
1979-80, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD, Fine Arts
1977-78, American University, Washington,DC, Fine Arts
1970-71, The Corcoran College of Art & Design, Wash, DC, open program
TEACHING:
2009-present, Art Instructor for Loudoun County PRCS at Claude Moore Rec Center & Loudoun
County Library teen programs
2006-07, Program & Art Director, Camp Jeanne d'Arc, Merrill, NY
2006-2008, LSAC & PRCS adult art workshop instructor, Leesburg, VA
2005, Shenandoah University, Continuing Education art instructor, Leesburg, VA campus
1995-present, Independent classes, camps and workshops for children teens & adults from studio &
other local venues, including Michaels Stores, Stifel & Capra.
2002-present, HEARTS co-op for grades 7-12.
1999-2004, Grace Covenant Church, camp & co-op programs.
1999-2004, Crossroads School of the Arts, a Christian School of the Arts; co-founder, art instructor,
director of summer camps.
1999-2002. art teacher for the Ambleside School, a Charlotte Mason method school for grades K-8.
EXHIBITS & ACHEIVEMENTS:
2010-present, Community volunteer positions; Girl Scout Troop Leader, Library Board Secretary
2008-09, Judge for LCPS All County Art Show, Dulles Town Center
2004 & 08, Loudoun Fellowship of Christian Artists, featured artist, Loudoun Co., VA
2006, Loudoun Sketch Club 60th Anniversary Show, Round Hill Arts Center, VA
2005, Vienna Arts Society Treasury of Art juried show, award recipient
2004, Artscapes, featured artist interview, Loudoun Channel 3
1999 - 2005, Glen Echo Labor Day Art Shows, Glen Echo Park, MD
2005, Shenandoah University, Leesburg, VA,
2004, Trinity Arts Academy, Baltimore, MD, one-person exhibit; first artist chosen to exhibit for the new
Trinity Arts Academy gallery.
2001, Eastern Loudoun Library, one-person exhibit of new & collected works.
2000-04, Judge for PTA National Reflections Arts Competition, Herndon E.S. & Potowmack E.S.
1989, Perry's, Washington, DC, one-person exhibit of new works.
1980-83, The Corcoran College of Arts & Design, Washington, DC, Fine Arts
1979-80, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD, Fine Arts
1977-78, American University, Washington,DC, Fine Arts
1970-71, The Corcoran College of Art & Design, Wash, DC, open program
TEACHING:
2009-present, Art Instructor for Loudoun County PRCS at Claude Moore Rec Center & Loudoun
County Library teen programs
2006-07, Program & Art Director, Camp Jeanne d'Arc, Merrill, NY
2006-2008, LSAC & PRCS adult art workshop instructor, Leesburg, VA
2005, Shenandoah University, Continuing Education art instructor, Leesburg, VA campus
1995-present, Independent classes, camps and workshops for children teens & adults from studio &
other local venues, including Michaels Stores, Stifel & Capra.
2002-present, HEARTS co-op for grades 7-12.
1999-2004, Grace Covenant Church, camp & co-op programs.
1999-2004, Crossroads School of the Arts, a Christian School of the Arts; co-founder, art instructor,
director of summer camps.
1999-2002. art teacher for the Ambleside School, a Charlotte Mason method school for grades K-8.
EXHIBITS & ACHEIVEMENTS:
2010-present, Community volunteer positions; Girl Scout Troop Leader, Library Board Secretary
2008-09, Judge for LCPS All County Art Show, Dulles Town Center
2004 & 08, Loudoun Fellowship of Christian Artists, featured artist, Loudoun Co., VA
2006, Loudoun Sketch Club 60th Anniversary Show, Round Hill Arts Center, VA
2005, Vienna Arts Society Treasury of Art juried show, award recipient
2004, Artscapes, featured artist interview, Loudoun Channel 3
1999 - 2005, Glen Echo Labor Day Art Shows, Glen Echo Park, MD
2005, Shenandoah University, Leesburg, VA,
2004, Trinity Arts Academy, Baltimore, MD, one-person exhibit; first artist chosen to exhibit for the new
Trinity Arts Academy gallery.
2001, Eastern Loudoun Library, one-person exhibit of new & collected works.
2000-04, Judge for PTA National Reflections Arts Competition, Herndon E.S. & Potowmack E.S.
1989, Perry's, Washington, DC, one-person exhibit of new works.
| Welcome Home, oil on canvas 28 x 40" |
| One Last Time, colored pencil & gouache 17 x 19" |
| JoAnne's Granddaughter, colored pencil 8 x 10" |
| For Mothers Day, colored pencil 14 x 19" |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Lis Zadravec Portrait of an Artist There is an alive-ness to Lis' work which makes her subjects seem to want to step right out of their frames! While her first expertise is in using oils, she has perfected a technique using colored pencils that amazes even the manufacturers. Lis is actually using the Maroger oil painting technique she was trained in, but rendering the work in colored pencils and other media. As both media are wax based, the result has the same translucent, realistic effect as the traditional portraits she loves. But as always, she is innovative in her approach to materials and even surfaces. Born in Washington DC, Lis began taking art classes at age four. By 10, she was studying in the adult program at the Corcoran School of Art. On the collegiate level, she studied again at the Corcoran as well as at American University, Montgomery College and with artists of the DC Color School. Respected for her teaching as well as her artwork, Ms. Rodriguez co-founded Crossroads School of the Arts in Northern Virginia, and has taught in venues in Northern Virginia to children through the adult level in venues from elementary school level through college. Her personal goal is, she says, "We all have been given the directive to multiply our gifts. I can think of no better way than to share mine while watching more art be created than I'd ever be able to do myself." Lis has raised two children, built her teaching business & a school. She has ambitions in both her artwork and writing projects. |
| Sarah & the Boys, colored pencil, gouache, ink & pastel 28 x 40" |
| 3 Beauties, colored pencil, gouache and acrylic on board, 21 x 28" |
| Make Believe, oil on canvas 18 x 24" |
| Frenzy, oil on canvas 60 x 48" |
