Contemporary Oil Paintings
by Award-Winning Artist Lisa Elley
36×24×1.5” | Original Palette Knife oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas
Soft morning light settles across the California coast as the tide reveals quiet channels, weathered stone, and a shoreline alive with color. Bright California poppies spill toward the sea, their warm orange blooms contrasting beautifully against cool mineral blues and soft coastal greens.
Painted with expressive palette knife strokes and richly textured oils, Where the Tide Turns celebrates the meeting of land and sea—the fleeting moment when light, water, and wildflowers come together in perfect balance. Inspired by the rugged beauty of the California coastline, this original invites a sense of calm, openness, and connection to the natural landscape.
A timeless statement piece for collectors who appreciate contemporary California landscapes and the enduring beauty of the coast.
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Features:
Wired, Ready to hang
36”W x 24”H x 1.5” D on stretched gallery wrap canvas
Edges finished, no framing required
Unframed: Frame shown for styling only
Signed on the front and back
Certificate of Authenticity included
Complimentary shipping in the U.S
Golden Stillness
36 × 36 × 1.5 inches
Original palette knife painting on gallery-wrap canvas
Inspired by the quiet beauty of an aspen grove in autumn, Golden Stillness captures a peaceful stretch of water surrounded by luminous white trunks and layers of warm gold.
Painted entirely with a palette knife, thick passages of impasto give the trees and foliage wonderful dimension, while softer reflections dissolve into the water below. Touches of lavender, cream, ochre and deep earthy brown give the painting warmth and atmosphere.
A serene, light-filled landscape inspired by the fleeting beauty of fall in the Eastern Sierra.
Features:
Wired, Ready to hang
36”H x 36”W x 1.5” D on stretched gallery wrap canvas
Edges finished, no framing required
Unframed
Signed on the front and back
Certificate of Authenticity included
Complimentary shipping in the U.S
Original Palette Knife Oil Painting | 60 × 48 × 1.5 inches
Golden Refuge captures the quiet beauty of the California coast in the golden light of day’s end. Sunlit cliffs glow against calm, reflective water, while vibrant California poppies frame the foreground, adding warmth and a sense of place.
Created entirely with a palette knife, rich layers of texture catch the changing light throughout the day, bringing movement and depth to the landscape. The tranquil composition and luminous reflections invite a moment of stillness, making this statement piece equally at home in contemporary, coastal, and thoughtfully designed interiors.
Inspired by the rugged beauty of California’s shoreline, Golden Refuge celebrates the timeless relationship between land, sea, and light.
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Features:
60 × 48 × 1.5” oil on gallery wrap archival canvas
Wired, ready to hang
Sides are painted with continuous colors, no framing required
Signed front and back
Certificate of Authenticity
Shipping & Delivery
Complimentary white glove delivery within the Monterey Peninsula and Bay Area
U.S. and International shipping arranged after purchase
Options include crated delivery or rolled shipping
Shipping costs quoted based on location and preference
*Dry enough to ship after approximately 8/30 due to curing time
New Waterfront Collection
A growing series inspired by working harbors, sailing vessels, reflective waters, and the ever changing light of the California coast.
Commission a Painting
A custom original created around a place, a memory, or a landscape that means something to you.
Your Place, Your Story
From coastal scenes and meaningful destinations to larger narrative works, each commission is painted entirely by hand in my signature palette-knife style.

