Mixed Media Art from Lisa LaFlam

Perched among vibrant branches and glowing blooms, the figure in The Quiet Observer stands calmly within a landscape of color and movement. Surrounding shapes pulse with energy — layered circles, dotted patterns, and bright organic forms that suggest growth, rhythm, and the quiet complexity of nature.

Rather than dominating the scene, the bird simply witnesses it. Its presence feels patient and attentive, as if taking in the small details that often go unnoticed.

Finding the Current is an abstract exploration of movement, rhythm, and intuitive flow. Organic shapes weave across the canvas, each filled with distinct patterns, textures, and colors that feel both independent and interconnected. Bold black pathways guide the eye through the composition, creating a visual pulse that suggests motion and continuity.

All Ears is a playful, wide-eyed portrait that celebrates curiosity, attention, and quiet awareness. The owl emerges from a richly layered abstract background, where circles, dots, and organic marks remain visible beneath the surface, creating a sense of depth and visual conversation. Bright, joyful color contrasts with thoughtful pattern work, inviting the viewer to linger and explore each detail.

Radiant Migration- composition feels alive, warm, fluid, and in motion — as if the entire surface is gently unfolding.

This piece celebrates transformation not as a single event, but as an ongoing migration — radiant, imperfect, and beautifully alive.

In this vibrant composition, fish move through a swirling current of color and patterns. Symbols of perseverance, transformation, and strength, the fish in this painting are carried by a dynamic current — not struggling against it, but moving within it.

This piece explores motion, momentum, and the beauty found when individuality coexists within collective flow.

Night Whispers is a playful and richly layered exploration of movement, pattern, and quiet conversation after dark. The owls—symbols of curiosity and intuition—serve as gentle guides through an abstract landscape that feels both contemporary and joyfully imaginative.

Side by Side is a whimsical exploration of movement, companionship, and playful connection. Three vibrant fish glide together through a richly patterned underwater world, surrounded by flowing lines, intricate Zentangle-inspired details, and joyful bursts of color. The piece invites viewers to slow down, smile, and enjoy art that doesn’t take itself too seriously — celebrating beauty, curiosity, and the simple joy of moving through the world together.

Flowing Within reflects inward movement, healing, and personal transition. A serene face rests at the edge, eyes softly closed, while bands of color and pattern flow across the surface like thoughts, memories, and emotions passing through. Each section represents a different energy — some released, some welcomed — creating a sense of balance, renewal, and quiet strength.

Each bloom in Where Joy Grows carries its own personality, how different expressions, moods, and stories can coexist beautifully when rooted in the same foundation.

It’s a reminder that joy doesn’t grow in uniform rows. It grows in unexpected shapes, textures, and colors.