Brushes of Memory: Inside the Figurative Worlds of Lisa Golightly

Step inside the evocative, memory-rich world of Lisa Golightly, the celebrated figurative painter known for transforming fleeting moments into timeless silhouettes. In this deeply personal and introspective episode of the AART Podcast, host Chris Stafford sits down with Lisa to explore how her quiet visual language speaks volumes about identity, nostalgia, and the subtle stories we carry. Through soft brushstrokes and simplified figures, Lisa’s work invites viewers to step into the frame and reflect on their own memories. Here, she shares her artistic process, what drew her to figurative minimalism, how motherhood informs her creativity, and the emotional resonance behind the scenes of her ethereal paintings. Listeners will hear Lisa discuss the power of suggestion, color, and composition—and how she paints not just what she sees, but what she remembers. This is an intimate and heartfelt conversation about art, vulnerability, and finding meaning in the everyday. Whether you’re an artist, collector, creative thinker, or simply curious about the stories behind figurative art, this episode offers inspiration, reflection, and a rare glimpse into the poetic inner life of one of today’s most captivating painters.

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BIO
Figurative painter Lisa Golightly whose work revolves around memory and how snapshots shape and influence change. Lisa was born in Eugene, OR in 1974—one of two children; she has an older brother— to parents Frank, an accountant, and Patty, a teacher. Her father was also an amateur painter and sculptor who guided Lisa’s introduction to art. She was also a keen rider and enjoyed showing hunter-jumper.  Lisa’s early academic interest was photography and she graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor in Fine Arts leaning towards a career in photography. It was after she married her husband, John, that she turned her attention back to art and progressed to becoming a professional artist. Lisa works exclusively in her studio and shows her work at several galleries, including Billis Williams Los Angeles, CA., George Billis Gallery, NYC/CT, Maya Froedman Gallery Jackson Hole, WY, Julie Nester Gallery, Park City, UT and the Patricia Rovzar Gallery in Seattle, WA. She lives in Portland, OR with her family and two dogs.

Lisa on Instagram: @lisagolightlyart
https://www.instagram.com/lisagolightlyart 
Lisa's website: https://www.lisagolightlyart.com/

Lisa’s playlist:
Pixies-Hey Pixies-U Mass Pixies- Monkey Gone to Heaven The Stone Roses- Don't Stop Arcade Fire- Neighborhood (tunnels) Arcade Fire- Wake UP The Verve- Velvet Morning The Temper Trap- Summer's Almost Gone M83- Midnight City Blur- The Universal Radiohead- Thinking About You Radiohead-Let Down
 
Lisa’s favorite female artists:
Kathryn Lynch
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye
Cayce Zavaglia
Erin Lawlor
Lois Dodd
Boo Saville
Kaye Donachie
Rose Wylie

Host: Chris Stafford
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