Lisa Nielsen

Messy Bun, Oil Painting

2026

Artist Comments
A woman in a white slip dress props herself on both arms, caught in a moment of waking or preparing to rest. Her brunette hair gathers loosely in a bun. The scene radiates calm, softness, and simplicity. Warm skin tones contrast gently with the red and green background, keeping the focus on her and making the composition easy to absorb.

About the Artist
Artist Lisa Nielsen offers soulful perspectives of the human experience in everyday scenes. A particular innocent joy shines through her passionate impressionist compositions, whether in soft nudes and figurative work or in her dreamy still lifes. What the viewer witnesses in her art is all part of her philosophy: to be still, breathe, and appreciate every small moment. Lisa initially worked in advertising art but grew to find her voice by becoming a full-time fine artist, taking still life, figurative, and portrait lessons along the way. “I welcome the freshness of new beginnings,” says Lisa. She works at her home studio with a drafting table that belonged to her grandfather and an easel that her mother passed down–sentimental heirlooms that give her emotional support. She always makes sure her ideas are cohesive before diving into something large. Outside of her workspace, she enjoys taking care of and spending time with her beautiful family–aware that these moments are fleeting and need to be savored.

Words that describe this painting: brunette, female, slip, dress, figurative, bedroom, woman, figure, profile, portrait, impressionism, people, fashion, oil painting, red

Messy Bun
Lisa Nielsen
Oil painting on stretched linen
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2026
14 in. h x 11 in. w x .75 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.