In 1951, Strisik moved to the North Shore art colony of Rockport, Massachusetts, where he established a studio, and soon after opened the Strisik Gallery on Main Street, next to the Rockport Art Association. From here his reputation for painting New England scenes grew into a thriving career. Not only did he begin exhibiting widely in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, but he also gained a reputation as a teacher. Paul could often be found standing on the brick sidewalk outside of his gallery, conducting workshops. His technique involved creating several plein-air oil sketches before completing the final version of the scene in the studio. This process allowed him to experiment with different atmospheres and light effects, characteristics he is now known for.

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