Artist Bio written by: Lisa Hoeksta of JavaLisa Art
“As a second generation artist and small business owner in artsy Georgetown, I displayed the art of my family and other artists for many years at Red Poppy Coffee.
While caring for my mother in the last year of her life, we spent much of our time together painting. I wanted to learn as much as I could from her and finally had the time to really paint. We dabbled in Chinese ink but I really fell in love with how watercolor has a mind of its own. With the library being closed for most of the Covid era, I finally had to call it quits in the coffee business and made art my full-time passion.
My favorite subjects are exotic birds, the crazier the better, but I love all that nature has to offer. Art has always brought so much joy to my life. I hope in some small way to share that joy with you.”
Favorite beer style: Amber
Come check out Lisa’s artwork at her art show “Art & Blues” at Barking Armadillo Brewing on Friday 7/30 from 7-9pm with giveaways, blues music by her son’s band – Austin Nights Band, and BBQ for sale from Pat’s BBQ trailer. Her artwork will be displayed on our taproom walls through the end of September. All pieces displayed are available for purchase and can also be viewed at her website: JavaLisaArt.square.site