We’re looking forward to introducing you to Lisa Ziegerhofer. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Lisa, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is a normal day like for you right now?
My day is intentionally divided between deep work and active inspiration. I start early, dedicating the first and most energetic part of my day to uninterrupted studio time, which is essential for getting into a state of creative flow. This is when my most significant progress is made. The latter half of my day pivots to the operational side—engaging with my community online, managing commissions, and handling the logistics of being a working artist. I make a point to close out my workday by stepping away from my art to experience something new, as I believe that a life richly lived is the ultimate source of all creativity.”
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Meet the Artist: Lisa Ziegerhofer Art
Hello, I’m Lisa Ziegerhofer, and through Lisa Ziegerhofer Art, I translate life’s deepest emotions and most defining moments into visual narratives. With over 30 years of experience wielding a brush, I’ve come to see the world as a limitless canvas—a source of constant inspiration where every detail is a potential brushstroke ready to highlight a profound truth or an enduring feeling. My specialty lies in creating deeply sentiment-driven commissions, such as the challenging and meaningful recent portrait of a client’s significant other and their late father. I thrive on capturing these sensitive issues, turning personal grief or intense memory into a cherished, tangible piece of art. Whether I’m tackling poignant family legacy projects or exploring pop culture phenomena—like my recent painting marking the end of The Weeknd’s album era—my constant goal is to infuse every piece with the passion, creativity, and love that has fueled my art for decades.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I believe many artists search for a core truth about themselves, and mine involved grappling with the sense of a childhood self that felt fundamentally unreal. For years, I carried the feeling that the person going through those early trials and tribulations—the “child” Lisa—was someone who never quite existed in the first place, or was perhaps an idea of a person rather than a tangible one. This wasn’t about memory loss; it was a profound sense of dissociation or unreality that defined my early years. Through the process of living, creating art, and enduring my own unique set of challenges, I’ve come to understand that feeling not as a defect, but as a deep, subconscious mechanism. It was my mind’s way of navigating complexity—a tangible misunderstanding of my own presence. Today, that feeling has dissolved. I no longer believe in a child I’ve outgrown; instead, I’ve recognized that the person I am now is the result of that complex, ever-present spirit that was simply struggling to feel real in the world. The unreality has given way to an unshakable, present-day existence.
What’s something you changed your mind about after failing hard?
The biggest “failure” I can now proudly say I overcame wasn’t a bad painting or a rejected show; it was the paralyzing struggle for validation and the constant pressure to conform to what I thought a “successful artist” should be. For years, I measured my worth by external standards—the number of sales, the gallery acceptance, the applause. This mindset was the heaviest burden and a major roadblock to my true work.
The moment of overcoming wasn’t immediate; it was a slow, deliberate decision to pivot my internal narrative. I realized the failure wasn’t in the work itself, but in the belief that my value was outside the studio.
I successfully flipped this narrative by embracing a positive mindset of internal validation. Now, I define success solely by the courage to be authentically me in every stroke and by the genuine connection I create with the individual whose deeply personal story I am translating onto canvas. This shift—from seeking approval to simply creating from a place of radical self-trust—didn’t just save my career; it saved my joy. It taught me that all those struggles were simply the necessary grit needed to produce the diamond of my current, fulfilling art practice.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The most pervasive deception in the art industry is the myth that every successful artist is inherently creative and skillful. After painting for over 30 years, I can confidently state that sheer talent is often secondary to good marketing. The truth is, there are many individuals who gain acclaim, sell work, or secure consignments purely because they stumbled upon a commercial trend or someone simply “liked what they saw.” This phenomenon dilutes the craft, allowing those with limited technical skill or genuine creative depth to occupy spaces that should be held by true practitioners. The real artistry lies not just in getting a piece sold, but in the mastery of skill and the ability to pour a lifetime’s worth of dedicated practice and authentic vision into the work.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: When do you feel most at peace?
Finding Peace and Power
For me, the true antidote to the intensity of the studio lies in the natural world. My deepest sense of peace and most striking inspiration arrive when I step into the quiet surroundings of the outdoors. To be enveloped by the rustling of leaves, the scent of grass, and the vibrant life of birds and squirrels is more than just relaxing—it’s transformative. This simple yet profound connection to nature doesn’t just calm my mind; it’s where I feel my most potent and powerful self, connecting me to a sense of wonder that is both grounding and exhilarating.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://youtube.com/channel/UCSuripWOF_FKD0-KpTlYwWw
- Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Lisaziegerhofer
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Lisaziegerhofer
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCSuripWOF_FKD0-KpTlYwWw
Image Credits
Nothing.
I Lisa ziegerhofer took all my art photos and of myself
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