I took a painting class, and i fell in love with painting. Lisa explores vulnerability, living a good life and how to bring both together in your work. Lisa congdons 2016 opening keynote at blogtacular in london. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Creativity, art and business with lisa congdon the creative penn.
When and how did you go about signing with an illustration agent. I have been following lisa on instagram for a while, have heard several podcast interviews with her, and really admire both her artwork and her story. Find out why youll want to cover your eyes if you visit an icelandic locker room. Readers can dive right into the joy of swimming las. One day over lunch, i was having a meeting with my editor at chronicle. Lisa congdon has 32 books on goodreads with 19709 ratings. Shop amongst our popular books, including 26, find your artistic voice, art, inc. Shes best known for colorful graphic drawings and hand lettering. See how even michael phelps is slow, compared to a sailfish. Last week i took the train to the dumbo section of brooklyn, to hear artist, illustrator, author lisa congdon speak about her latest book the joy of swimming. May 19, 2016 by eileen mckenna my creative resolution leave a comment last week i took the train to the dumbo section of brooklyn, to hear artist, illustrator, author lisa congdon speak about her latest book the joy of swimming.
Lisa congdon is proof that blooming late can be as rewarding as blooming early. Congdon didnt discover she was a worldclass artist. I sell prints and signed copies of my book, things like that. I was at the book launch event for my latest book, art inc. Join facebook to connect with lisa congdon and others you may know. Lisa congdon type designer from united states of america. How a teacher bloomed into a professional artist forbes. Best selling author lisa congdon encourages readers to dive in to this celebration of swimming with stories and images galore. You can purchase a signed copy of the book here in my etsy shop or here on. Birthday graduation mothers day find your artistic voice by lisa congdon signed copy. With 5 nature themes from cats and tigers to tulips and trees 01sep2016.
Lisa congdon is an illustrator and author based in oregon. This is a blog documenting a project that will span exactly one year, from january 1, 2010 to december 31, 2010. She currently lives and works in portland, oregon, and works for clients around the world such as the moma, harvard university, martha stewart living, rei coop, and chronicle books. Today im talking with lisa congdon about the creative process as a. Congdon brings her personal passion as a lifelong swimmer to this beautiful and thoughtful collection of words and imagery about one of the world. The essential guide for building your career as an artist. Lisa congdon is an artist, illustrator, and author based in portland. Lisa congdon on skillshare fine artist and illustrator lisa congdon is best known for her colorful abstract paintings, intricate line drawings, pattern desig. On each of those 365 days, i will photograph or draw and occasionally paint one collection. Art, inc the essential guide for building your career as. The show will feature 25 original paintings on wood, 60 drawings on paper, a limited edition signed print, an installation of sketchbooks. Lisa congdon is a fine artist, illustrator, author and blogger. A celebration of our love for getting in the water.
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