During the highly anticipated return of Taste of Ravenswood on February 7th, 2025, guests were treated to a unique experience: Lydia Cash, the talented artist behind LYDIASTUDIO, created a breathtaking live painting titled Love Is Learned Over Time.
This beautiful piece captured the essence of connection, growth, and community—values that resonate deeply within the Ravenswood neighborhood. The live painting was a highlight of the evening, and now, we’re excited to announce that this one-of-a-kind artwork is available for purchase!
Not only will you be taking home a stunning work of art, but 10% of the proceeds from the sale will go directly to Ravenswood Community Services, helping to support their ongoing mission of providing food, housing, and other vital resources to those in need in our community.
Love Is Learned Over Time is more than just a painting; it’s a symbol of how love, compassion, and understanding grow and evolve—just like the Ravenswood neighborhood itself.
By purchasing this piece, you’ll be bringing a meaningful work of art into your home while supporting an organization that plays a crucial role in making our community stronger and more connected. Together, we can keep the spirit of generosity and community alive in Ravenswood.
Email Lydia directly to inquire.
Project Details
“Love is Learned Over Time”
-60 inches x 48 inches
-Acrylic and pastel on gallery canvas
-$3,950
Email Lydia directly to purchase.
About the Artist
Lydia Cash is one of the most recognizable forces of the Chicago art scene, featured by revered local establishments such as Gibsons Italia and Ocean Prime in the LondonHouse. With a sense of freedom and irreverence, Cash focuses on embracing the unknown and trusting her instinct through her mark making. Her paintings are deeply passionate, unbridled, and profoundly felt by both the artist and the observer.
In recent years, Cash’s work has focused increasingly on color theory, as she creates playful and unusual palettes. Her recent work is often more graphic in nature, as she views these compositions as vessels for presenting various color palettes in a somewhat literal way. As she experiments with endless combinations of colors, she simultaneously explores the feelings that these unique combinations evoke.
When renowned architect Mark Knauer took note of her work in 2016, Cash left her corporate job and founded LYDIASTUDIO to pursue painting full-time. Her work has been featured by Free People, Harken Interiors, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, and Buckingham Interiors, and she has since been sought after by collectors throughout the U.S. and Europe. She continues to partner with interior designers across the U.S. to create custom paintings for the hospitality industry and commercial buildings, and also works with individuals on residential custom work.
