BIOGRAPHY

Lisa Faulkenberry is a multidisciplinary artist whose abstract, surreal, and expressive works explore inner worlds, symbolic landscapes, and the mysteries of memory, emotion, and perception. While she is well known for her equine art—rooted in the Western lifestyle and showcased at lisafaulkenberryart.com

This evolving body of work reveals a more introspective and intuitive side of her creative journey.

Originally from New York, Lisa spent her early years immersed in the quiet rhythms of East Coast countryside life, where a sense of wonder and connection to nature first took root. Now living in Bakersfield, California, for over three decades, she draws inspiration from the surrounding foothills, expansive skies, and the solitude of rural living. These environments subtly inform the dreamlike terrains and celestial imagery found in her more experimental pieces.

Working primarily in acrylic, oil, and mixed media, Lisa embraces fluidity, texture, and the unexpected. Her abstract, surreal, and expressive works often feature recurring symbols—moons, water, portals, and fragmented architecture—that evoke alternate realms or spiritual dimensions. Rather than depict literal scenes, she invites viewers into a space of feeling, mystery, and personal interpretation.

Her Ballerina Series offers a visual journey through life’s rhythms—quiet meditations, bold leaps, poised balances, and spirited celebrations—each painting capturing a distinct moment of becoming.

Lisa’s process is intuitive, guided by the emotional energy of color and the layered rhythms of mark-making. This evolving body of work serves as a visual diary—reflecting the subconscious, the sacred, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.

“There’s a quiet magic in the in-between—between seen and unseen, reality and dream. That’s where I like to paint.” — Lisa Faulkenberry

Abstract, surreal and expressive artwork original art and prints