BIOGRAPHY

After accidentally falling in love with clay while working on an AA at Front Range Community College in the 1990’s Lisa went on to earn two degrees with a focus in ceramics. First a BFA at the University of Wisconsin where she was able to utilize atmospheric kilns, and later a MFA at San Diego State University where she became enamored with including more color and images into her functional work, and exploring sculpture.
In 2010 Lisa returned to her home state of Colorado and moved to the Roaring Fork valley to participate in the artist-in-residence program at the Carbondale Clay Center for a year, knowing that she would want to stay in the Rockies.  She has taught classes at the C.C.C., as well as at Colorado Mountain College in Aspen. Her studio is at S.A.W. (Studio for Arts & Works) in Carbondale. In her free time you’ll find Lisa cozied up with her cat and a cup of hot tea, or out hiking in the nearby forests.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Lisa loves making pots that add to the fun of sharing something special, or provide a unique element to ponder during an ordinary moment of calm with a cup of hot tea or morning coffee. These pots are meant to enhance life's little moments, and support personal connections; things that help ground us in our special places and daily routines. 

Website: www.lisaellena.com
Instagram: @lisa_ellena

FAVORITE BEVERAGE RECIPE

Tea makes my world complete!
AM tea: Nettles, rose petals, green rooibos and a pinch of white tea leaves mixed to taste in a tea brewing basket and steeped in freshly boiled water for a few minutes.
PM tea: Chamomile, lavender flowers and a little mint mixed to taste in a tea brewing basket, steeped in freshly boiled water for a few minutes.