on art and life
finding a voice
by Lisa Matway
17 December 2024
How do you find your voice?
We all have so many voices in our art and in our lives - the sounds from our mouths, our opinions, the words we use, the art that we create, and the attitude we have towards life every day. Our voices change with life so we continue to reinvent.
It wasn't until I started putting my emotions in my art that I was able to find my voice.
letting go of control
by Lisa Matway
10 January 2025
Where has your life taken you?
Most of mine was about structure and control - going to school, getting a job, paying the bills ... doing the "right" thing, being the "right" person, controlling what happens... Life doesn't always go the way we want but I have found there are positives and negatives in everything. Open up to them all.
experimenting with tools
by Lisa Matway
7 February 2025
What "tools" do you use?
Managing life is beautiful... and hard. There are so many options to help us get by... running, art, exercise, dance, reading, socializing... the list goes on. Experiment, find what works for you.
giving back
by Lisa Matway
11 April 2025
What does "giving back" mean to you?
There are so many ways to give back. Our voice, our life learnings, and our tools have enabled us to "give back" in a way that is meaningful to us - donating to Parkinson's organizations. On this World Parkinson's Day we have been able to give back through time, effort, and donations.
anticipating change
by Lisa Matway
31 May 2025
What does "anticipation" feel like for you?
Maybe you know it's coming but don't know the outcome. Maybe you didn't know it was coming and are surprised by it. Either way, define it with words, feelings.
Currently, "chaos" best defines my feeling. Capturing that feeling in abstract art is my release. Bright colors represent hope and energy and life. Whatever it is for you, acknowledge it, feel it, define it, experience it, happy or sad.
bringing change
by Lisa Matway
25 November 2025
What does it mean to "bring" change?
We talk about making changes but actually bringing change to life takes more than talk. Some we can make happen and some are beyond our control. "Bringing" change takes focus, commitment, effort, community, creativity, and connection. As we celebrate this Thanksgiving and the approaching new year, think about the changes you've made in life and new ones you want to bring in 2026.