About Lisa Mentler

    For as long as I can remember I have had an appreciation for art. From a very young age Early American crafts were performed in my home and I developed a love for all things old. My mother spent many hours quilting, cross-stitching and performing crewel embroidery. She taught me several of her talents and shared her artistry with me. Since then, we have shared a common bond in our love for antiques and Early American art.

    I have practiced various art forms throughout my life and earned a B.F.A. from Kent State University. Recently I began painting for fun and discovered an interest in theorem painting. Through hours of research, reading, and practice I taught myself the many techniques used in these paintings. I am inspired by reproducing antique theorems and also by creating new designs based on past experiences and family history.

I am listed in the Early American Life Magazine 2006 Directory of Traditional American Crafts. This directory is a showcase for craftspeople who are committed to preserving the skills used in creating crafts from this period in history.

    Currently my time is divided between painting and managing our family’s household. Our family consists of my wonderful husband, our two beautiful and talented daughters, and several warm and fuzzy pets. We reside in Avon, Ohio. Avon is a small town located near Lake Erie in the historic, French Creek District, known for its antiques, unique shops, family festivals and community events.

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