Contemporary Oil Paintings

by Award-Winning Artist Lisa Elley

Drawn to the Sea
$1,550.00

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
$2,400.00

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

Golden Refuge
$4,900.00

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.

A cozy living room with a large abstract sailboat painting on the wall, a woven daybed with a beige blanket, a black coffee mug, a book, and a small black stool. A table lamp with a textured round base and a ceramic container are also visible.

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.