RO GUEST DESIGNER // Meet Lisa Perruzza!

We are absolutely THRILLED to introduce you to the incredible Lisa Perruzza, abstract artist, world traveller, reformed corporate warrior, and the woman behind some of the most uplifting, vibrant works we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. 

Lisa is based in the gorgeous Brisbane suburb of Bulimba, but her creative roots run all the way back to the rolling hills of the Lake District in Northern England, where she grew up with a paintbrush in hand and a mother who never stopped encouraging her to create.

After training at Cumbria College of Art and Design and spending two decades calling Australia home, Lisa has built a stunning body of work that spans collectors across Australia, Europe, Asia and the US. And now? She’s bringing that bold, brilliant energy to Ruby Olive...and we couldn’t be more excited.

We sat down with Lisa to chat about art, inspiration, starting over, and why the world absolutely needs more colour…

RO: Tell us about yourself and your world!
LP: I have a passion for all forms of art and design, travel and culture. I draw inspiration from my surroundings, whether that’s snorkelling at the beach, walking in the forest or discovering a new city. The beauty in the shapes and forms in nature and architecture inspire me, and my art is a continuing journey and evolution of my experiences. I work with a variety of mediums, acrylic, ink, impasto, oil pastels, pen and pencil. Being creative brings me great joy that I have the pleasure of sharing with the world.

RO: Take us back to the beginning — what’s your creative story?
LP: My first memory is drawing as a child. I was born to be creative. Born and raised in the picturesque Lake District of Northern England, my path as an artist can be traced back to my childhood and the influence of my late mother. She always encouraged me to paint and draw, and further my passion through art and design school. I obtained my artist training at Cumbria College of Art and Design before moving to Australia in 2004.

RO: Where do you find your inspiration?
LP: Landscapes, reefs, travel, experiencing new cultures, the shapes and textures of different environments, whether organic or manmade.