Classic Realism
Mastering Light, Form, and Mood. Original contemporary oil paintings designed to bring timeless craftsmanship and emotional resonance to high-end architectural environments.
True realism is never a passive imitation of life—it is a concentrated focus on a single moment. Guided by traditional academic draftsmanship and color theory, my classical realism practice explores the quiet drama found in the everyday world. From the sharp, prismatic refractions of light moving through a still-life glass vessel to the grand, geometric silence of a historic New England farmstead, each canvas is an invitation to pause and look closer.
Every work in this collection is painted using premium, museum-grade pigments, resulting in high-chroma vibrancy and a deep, luminescent surface quality. By capturing high-intensity light and unexpected shadows, these paintings transcend their subjects—turning a momentary glimpse of a live musical performer or a classic botanical arrangement into a lasting, elegant focal point.
Jazz Man
Artist: Lisa Tollner
Medium: Oil on archival paper
Dimensions: 8.25x11.3
Price: SOLD - Private Collection
Availability: Prints available soon
Captured live at SFJAZZ in San Francisco, Jazzman is a vibrant study of performance energy and high-contrast stage lighting. Intentionally shifting the real-world palette away from traditional moody grays and blues, the composition erupts into highly saturated, electric purples and hot magentas. The harsh, dramatic stage spots slice across the saxophonist's face and jacket, turning an observational snapshot into a kinetic, glowing tribute to the rhythm and color of live jazz. Its rich color profile and intense atmospheric lighting make it a phenomenal focal statement for upscale residential or executive environments.
The Massachucetts
Farmhouse Study
Artist: Lisa Tollner
Medium: Oil on archival paper
Dimensions: 18x24
Price: SOLD - Private Collection
Availability: Prints available soon
A timeless rendering of rural heritage and architectural form. This classical landscape captures the stark, peaceful geometry of a historic white barn standing against a sweeping, atmospheric sky. The warm, golden fields and rustic wooden fences create a grounded, nostalgic environment bathed in sharp afternoon sunlight. With its immense sense of open space and deep perspective, this work delivers an elegant, calming focal point perfectly tailored for traditional living rooms, luxury entryways, or corporate collections.
Glass & Vines
Artist: Lisa Tollner
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 14x24
Price: $1,250
Availability: Available
An intimate exploration of light, transparency, and saturated color. Glass and Vine studies a collection of ripe vine tomatoes resting inside a ribbed glass bowl. The crisp, clean focus captures the light refracting through the glassware, casting soft shadows across a vivid lavender plain. The unexpected pink and lavender surface shifts the still life away from the traditional, bringing a playful, contemporary energy to a familiar everyday subject. Grounded by a cool teal backdrop, this small-format still life modernizes traditional realism, bringing a pristine, high-chroma accent to upscale dining and residential spaces.