Rippa, Lillian

As a teacher of Academics and the Arts to young children for 25 years, Lillian has found pleasure and satisfaction in sharing her artistic talents and great love of art with “children” of all ages.

Lillian lived in the orient for several years as a young adult where her respect and appreciation of the Oriental style of painting began.

She was drawn to the Oriental freestyle painting because of her basic philosophy that “There is no freedom without discipline.”

She has endeavored to create an awareness of the simplicity and beauty of oriental brush painting, which is as contemporary today as it was centuries ago.

Lillian’s art has been nationally and internationally exhibited in galleries and has won numerous awards in juried shows.  Her paintings are in private collections throughout the United States and foreign countries, as well as corporate building in the Washington, D.C. area.

She served for several years on the boards of the national Sumi-e Society of America, Inc. and the National Capital Area Chapter of Sumi-e.  Lillian also served as chapter vice-president and as the board member responsible for Publicity and Membership.

Lillian and her husband Len now reside in the lovely town of Smyrna, Delaware where she continues to paint, exhibit and sell her works.