Taking Shape — painting by Lisa Levenson

The Story

Created through overlapping layers of watercolor and gouache, Taking Shape grew from an intuitive exploration of color and form. Using a sponge roller, I allowed shapes to develop naturally, introducing richer, more opaque passages as the composition evolved. Forms began to stack, intersect, and settle alongside one another, gradually suggesting a structure of their own. What emerged was an unexpected balance between chance and intention—the quiet satisfaction of watching something take shape, one discovery at a time.