Victoria, BC
Meet Lisa
Lisa Riehl is a West Coast landscape artist living in Victoria, BC. She paints bold and impressionistic scenes of the beauty of Vancouver Island that surrounds her: ocean and beaches, forests and trees. Many of her paintings are inspired by her favourite destination – Tofino, BC.
Lisa's passions of camping, surfing and beachcombing provide the inspiration for her many coastal paintings. She never goes anywhere without her trusty camera (usually her phone) and takes hundreds of photos while out in nature. She will never run out of inspiration for her paintings!
A passionate artist and creative mentor, Lisa believes in the joy of making art at any stage of life. Through her teaching, she empowers people to reconnect with their creative selves, reminding them that "It's Never Too Late to Create"!
Artist's statement
My paintings are a celebration of the wild beauty and atmosphere of the West Coast.
Inspired by the beaches, forests, shifting skies, and rugged shorelines of Vancouver Island – particularly the Tofino region – this body of work explores my emotional connection to the landscape and the memories and feelings these places evoke in me.
Every painting I create is rooted in personal experience: early mornings on misty beaches, the sound of waves rolling onto shore, weather moving across the ocean, and quiet moments spent immersed in nature. I invite viewers to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the natural world.
Memberships
Federation of Canadian Artists – Signature Status (AFCA)
Federation of Canadian Artists – Victoria Chapter
From collectors
"Lisa is the ultimate West Coast painter. We have eight of her paintings. A wonderful collection that brings us such joy!"
– Dolores & Eric Flanagan
"I have the pleasure of having 3 of Lisa's original pieces in my art collection. They bring me to my happy place, the Westcoast."
– Amy McGeachy, McGeachy Design Studio
"I love the painting and the way that it brings the woods into my home. It is a spiritual experience … Thank you so much for your work which is enriching lives."
– Karin
Visit the studio
If you are in the Victoria area, Lisa would love to have you over for a studio visit – and a coffee or tea if you like!