One jurist who invited Ms. Purdy into an exhibition said Lisa's work is deeply original and a bit quirky. That fairly sums it up. Her paintings have also been said to convey a sense of calm while incorporating a complex layering of lines and forms. Lisa spent her formative years at Cranbrook Schools in Michigan - a National Historic Landmark. While there she was surrounded by the architecture and art of some of the most influential designers of the 1930s. This experience compelled her to look for ways to bring art into the lives of others at all times.  (Unit 2, studio D)