Liisa Lê (she, her)
Skills/Mediums: Art Teacher, Drawing, Environmentalist, Grant Writer, Media and Marketing, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Scientist, Social Justice Themes, Woodworking, Writing
Member of ACW since: May 1, 2025
Biography
Liisa Lê is an artist whose paintings weave stories of nature, using the crane totems as a symbol to create a safe space for ease and peace. Through her art, Liisa seeks to bridge the gap between nature and humanity, celebrating the deep interconnection we all share and the need for harmony in our lives. With over 45 years of experience in art conservation and a lifelong commitment to nurturing creativity, Liisa’s work reflects her belief in the transformative power of art to bring peace, healing, and connection into the heart and home.
A strong influence on Liisa’s art comes from her Finnish heritage. As a second-generation Finnish-American, she draws inspiration from the traditions of her ancestors, particularly their craftsmanship in carving winged cranes on the prow of their ships. For them, the crane symbolizes protection, resilience, and security—values that she seek to emphasize in her work. This cultural legacy fuels her advocacy for wetlands, cranes, and humanity and she uses her art to honor these symbols as powerful representations of global strength and environmental stewardship.
Liisa’s diverse portfolio includes everything from intricate portraits, crane and wetlands, to abstract pieces, all created with a range of mediums, including graphite, oil, acrylic, watercolor paints and colored pencils. She is a painter, printmaker, photographer, and a writer. Through her work, she strives to evoke timeless emotions and foster deep connections. Her artistic journey is ever-evolving, with a passionate commitment to growth, exploration, and the ongoing celebration of both her heritage and the natural world.