“Passion for Plein Air” by Lisa K. Stauffer
April 25–June 6, 2026
In the Community Hall
"I love painting and being outside in nature so plein air painting has drawn me in with its allure! I travel around and am always looking at my surroundings contemplating how I might set about painting what I observe. I often find beauty in the unnoticed sights that many people walk by each day without noticing the possibilities in the mundane. Most often what catches a painter's eye is dramatic light falling across a scene, on an overcast day it may be the rhythm and texture of a field or stand of trees that captures my imagination. Painting outside the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, maybe the insects are biting, the sun is warming your skin- it is a full sensory experience. I hope you can feel the day and enjoy them with me as you enter the scenes through my paintings." - Lisa K. Stauffer.
Lisa K. Stauffer
Lisa K Stauffer, PSA- Master, IAPS- Eminent Pastelist, Master Circle. Lisa received her Master’s in Design (U of MN) and studied Illustration at Parson’s School of Design. She works primarily in pastel, teaches painting workshops, and competes in plein air painting competitions. She can be found painting all around town and far beyond.
Lisa was awarded Eminent Pastelist status by the International Association of Pastel Societies (2023) and achieved Master Circle status (2009). She was juried into the Pastel Society of America and awarded Signature status in 2012 and Master status in 2025. Her award-winning paintings have been shown at the Butler Institute of American Art, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Duluth Art Institute, and have been featured in articles in PleinAir Magazine, Pastel Journal, Stephen Dohertyʼs book, The Art Of Plein Air Painting, and in two PBS specials on painting.