About Linda
Linda Lang Ishee is a well known Mississippi Artist and a native to the Gulf Coast. She is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and studied abroad at the University of London. The birth of her daughter in 1992 reignited her life long passion for Art.
Ishee has been painting professionally the past 30 years, primarily in Oils. Her subject matter includes the figure, portraiture, still life, landscapes and coastal wildlife.
“I try to convey through my paintings, something emotional that connects with the viewer, a feeling that is timeless. I am greatly moved by light and shadow, and find inspiration all around me - from the shaft of light glowing through an interior, to the sparkle of light dancing through the leaves on a Summer day. I try to convey that feeling, of seeing the extraordinary, even in the most ordinary things!”
Professional Memberships
- Portrait Society of America
- Oil Painters of America
- Mississippi Art Colony
- Ocean Springs Art Association
- Leadership Gulf Coast
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Creator/Owner of Gilded Pear Art Gallery
Showcased 38 different Artists and held regular Art Shows and receptions 2013 - 2016 -
Creator/Former Owner of Canvas & Cocktails, LLC
Created and started the first “Paint & Sip” business in the state of Mississippi. Owned and Operated 2008 - 2016. Sold the business to new owner in 2016
