Liza Foley

My work is rooted in a personal healing process. After experiencing multiple concussions and lingering symptoms, I noticed that when I spent time by the ocean, I felt a sense of calm and clarity that I could not access elsewhere. Drawn to that restorative feeling, I moved to the coast and began a deeper process of reconnecting with myself and finding inner peace. My paintings are reflections of these experiences. I create atmospheric coastal paintings that evoke a sense of quiet and ease, gently downshifting the nervous system. Each painting is an attempt to hold onto that feeling of peace, offering the viewer a space that feels restorative and grounding. Liza Foley, 2026

Liza Foley is a painter whose work explores themes of healing and finding inner peace, expressed through atmospheric coastal paintings.

Her paintings are held in private collections worldwide and have resonated with a wide range of collectors, including coastal living enthusiasts, New England vacationers, and those navigating anxiety and broader mental health challenges.

She studied painting at the College of Fine Arts at Boston University, earning her degree in 2014, and completed a Master’s in Art Education in 2015.

Liza has held multiple solo exhibitions, including at the Gallery of the Mayor of Boston, and exhibited her work regularly at SoWa in Boston. She currently lives and works on Cape Ann, where the coastal landscape continues to inspire her practice. She takes weekend trips to Cape Cod with her husband and dog, drawing continued inspiration from the New England coastline. https://www.lizafoleyart.com/