​The Happy Medium Books Cafe

Past Exhibits

"The Happy Medium" Art Exhibition

​Exhibitions Dates:  Nov 24 - Jan , 2025
​at the
Happy Medium Books Cafe,
2724 Park St, Riverside. Jacksonville, Fl 32205
Mon - Sat 10am-6pm *  Sun 10am-4pm
​Reception Details:  Sunday Jul 20th, 2-4 P.M. 
Don't miss this enthralling exhibition by renowned Animator, Writer, and Fine Artist, Stephanie Pyren.
​​For more information about this event and a list of other events please visit the Happy Medium Books and Cafe website. (Scroll down to see the online gallery)

"Home for the Holidays"   Art Exhibition
    by Lisa Lofton

I began drawing and painting with my mother while I was still in the single digits of my existence.  I studied Architecture at the University of Florida but ended up working in computer technologies for the better part of my professional life, 12 years of which was spent as a graphic designer and marketing manager for a European Linen retailer. 
 
In late 2018 I decided to leave the conventional workforce behind and pursue my want to create.   I still enjoy contract web and graphic design but, painting and drawing are my heart’s desire.   I am a member of the Art League of Jacksonville, the Vice President of the Jacksonville Artists Guild, and the Vice President of the Art Center Cooperative, Inc.     ​
I am a 2-D Artist who works primarily with acrylic on canvas.  I also use a variety of mixed media.  My current works depict Jacksonville and Florida as a whole.  My paintings are influenced by the architecture, people, landscape, and industry of my city and state.  My bright illustrative style invites an emotional connection to a time and place.  I enjoy the combination of bright acrylic colors, washes, charcoal and ink.  I am currently working on a Series titled, “Vintage Florida” which was inspired by a diner placemat depiction of Florida. 
Intrigued by patterns and the flow of garments, Pyren says her early work was influenced by Aubrey Beardsley and the Old Masters. “I am constantly studying the masters’ techniques of duplicating fabrics, the never-ending study of human anatomy, as well as the body in motion stemming from my early animation career and love of dance, one of the oldest forms of human connection,” she says.
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Lisa Lofton's Work 

This exhibition is finished but you can contact The Art Center to see if it is still available from the artist.