Powells books suspends event programming through april 2020. Lisa congdon is proof that blooming late can be as rewarding as blooming early. Booktopia has draw 500 fabulous flowers, a sketchbook for artists, designers, and doodlers by lisa congdon. This book chronicles lisa congdons 365 collections documented on her a. Well start the evening off with lisa in conversation with the multitalented debbie millman, recording live for debbies awardwinning podcast design matters. She also shared candidly about her struggles along the way and how shes grown more confident in the process, which was totally refreshing and. An essential guide to working your creative magic, the portlandbased creative talks about the importance of developing your own style and how it can set you apart lisa has spent many years working hard to get to where. Get started on your creative journey with the best in creative education taught by worldclass instructors.
For those of you who have stumbled here and dont already know me, my name is lisa. 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. This conversation with illustrator and author lisa congdon is about tuning into. Having amassed a curious collection of objects, on january 1, 2010, she embarked on a yearlong project. She works for clients around the world, including comme des garcons, beautycounter, crate and barrel, facebook, moma, rei, and harvard university, among many others. Lisa was also named one of 40 women over 40 to watch in 2015 and she is featured in the. In january 2012, we interviewed fine artist and illustrator, lisa congdon, who has been busy over the past three years. Lisa congdon celebrates the joy of swimming at strand. And soon, i was following both sisters and their individual journeys in life and art making.
Beautifully handlettered and illustrated, a glorious freedom. 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. Lisa congdon on skillshare fine artist and illustrator lisa congdon is best known for. Fine artist, illustrator and author lisa congdon is best known for her colorful and spirited paintings and drawings. Lisa congdon at the typo san francisco conference in 2014. Join facebook to connect with lisa congdon and others you may know. Her work is in the museum of modern arts store, harvard university, and martha stewart living to name a few. She is also the creator and writer of the superinspiring blog called today is going to be awesome and has an esty shop where you can purchase many of her products. Whether youre 22 or 52, its very easy to feel like youre falling behind. San francisco illustrator and fine artist lisa congdon was raised in both upstate new york and northern california where she grew to love the trees and animals that surrounded her. Lisa congdon type designer from united states of america.
Lisa congdon has 32 books on goodreads with 19709 ratings. This is an excerpt from art inc the essential guide for building your career as an artist by lisa congdon published by chronicle books. Her playful work is recognized for its vibrant palettes, geometric patterns and uplifting messages. Lisa congdon books list of books by author lisa congdon.
May 11, 2016 best selling author lisa congdon encourages readers to dive in to this celebration of swimming with stories and images galore. We were drawn in by lisas honest and thoughtful storytelling of her journey from working at an education nonprofit to becoming a fulltime artist. See all books authored by lisa congdon, including whatever you are, be a good one, and art, inc. 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. Find your artistic voice with lisa congdon tickets, thu, nov 7, 2019. Lisa is full of surprisesshe didnt start drawing and painting until she was in her late 30s. She works at her studio several blocks from her home.
You can purchase a signed copy of the book here in my etsy shop or here on amazon or wherever books are sold. Lisa congdon is an illustrator and author based in oregon. Explore books by lisa congdon with our selection at. Day 275 by lisa congdon lisa congdon is an illustrator and author based in oregon. Older women leading extraordinary lives by lisa congdon is a reminder that with time we can grow wiser and bolder, all on our own terms. Draw 500 fabulous flowers, a sketchbook for artists.
Lisa congdon born 1968 is a fine artist, author and illustrator who is known for her colorful abstract paintings, intricate line drawings, pattern design and hand lettering. Lisa lives in the mission district of san francisco with her partner, clay lauren walsh, her 10 pound chihuahua, wilfredo, and her two cats, barry and margaret. Initially what drew me to lisa congdon was the candid way she was exploring her art making. Renowned for her unique colourful paintings and hand lettering, lisa congdon is now sharing some of her secrets to success in a new book. Visit to purchase books, prints, and learn more about this project. Be a good one, twenty ways to draw a tulip and a collection a day. You published a collection a day based on your yearlong blog project. Her latest book imogen, written by amy novesky see our interview here, details the great passion imogen cunningham committed to her groundbreaking photography and her three growing boys. Cover and artwork from lisa congdons book, a glorious freedom. By signing up you agree to skillshares terms of service and privacy policy.
Aug 01, 2016 lisa congdon is proof that blooming late can be as rewarding as blooming early. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. The book features interviews, profiles and essays from great women past and presentvera wang, cheryl strayed and julia child, among others. An essential guide by lisa congdon to help you find your. Lisa congdon offers a wide selection of art products including prints, greeting cards, totes, books, scarves, ceramics, and calendars. Poketo blog lisa congdon book signing at poketo words. Congdon, a fine artist, illustrator, author and blogger, spent the first 15 years of her career in public. Lisa congdon on being selftaught, dream clients and finding. On each of those 365 days, i will photograph or draw and occasionally paint one collection. Buy a discounted paperback of draw 500 fabulous flowers online from australias leading online bookstore. Shes best known for colorful graphic drawings and hand lettering. What happens when you go into creative entrepreneurship with your significant other. Bestselling author, artist, and illustrator lisa congdon brings her expertise to this guide to the process of artistic selfdiscovery.
Small treasures and curious things lisa congdon on. However lisa congdon has refused to comment on the post. Lisa congdon lives and works in oakland, california. If youd like to know if lisa will be there on a particular day, just shoot us an email. I had the privilege of hearing her keynote address at craftcation a few years ago and wanted to share her wisdom on the podcast.
To learn more about organization and time management for creatives, join lisa for her creativelive class to get organized and get to work. Lisa offers a variety of robust online classes that will help spark your creativity, increase your productivity and teach valuable drawing skills. The last bookstore is pleased to present illustrator and author lisa congdon and her. Twenty ways to draw a tulip and a collection a day. When you look at lisa congdons artwork and illustrations or watch any of her instagram timelapse videos of her creating work, you are left with a feeling that this must be something that she has been doing since she was very young. Lisa congdon on being selftaught, dream clients and. Join facebook to connect with lisa day and others you may know. Todays guest, lisa congdon shares helpful advice for how to see pain points in your creative journey as opportunities to push yourself and grow. Jan 16, 2018 whether youre 22 or 52, its very easy to feel like youre falling behind. I also sell my books, pins, patches, stationery and other goodies. Lisa congdon on being selftaught, dream clients and finding success online. Older women leading extraordinary lives, was released by chronicle books in october 2017.
A comment by this article also appeared on november 15th lisa congdon, artist who accused cody foster, herself accused of copying a comment by sf weekly. I had been following an early typepress blog written by her sister who was a mom and a craft artist. That love is now expressed most intensely through her paintings and drawings. Your ticket includes and is the same price as the book. Ever since she was a young girl, artist and illustrator lisa congdon has been obsessed with collecting. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
She is the author of eight other books, including art inc. She will be talking about a glorious freedom on stage with shauna ahern also an essay contributor to the book. She does it with such ease and her pieces leave you feeling both inspired and playful. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on. And clay is lisas wife who has left her boss lady day job to work by lisas side so that they can together build a business that neither of them could build as successfully on their own.
She is a fulltime illustrator and author of a collection a day, whatever you are, be a good one and art inc. And what about when youve established a business as a creative solopreneur and then ask your significant other to quit a dreamy job and work with you. Lisa congdon on a glorious freedom and being a torchbearer. Available with seamless streaming across your devices. She is the author of five books, including the starvingartistmythsmashing art inc. An essential guide by lisa congdon to help you find your artistic. Lisa is also going on a book tour this fall and then taking a break the next. In lisas etsy shop you can find her books, art prints, stationery, buttons, patches and other fun stuff. Dec 02, 2014 lisa congdon lives and works in oakland, california. Following governor kate browns announcement of new rules to slow the spread of covid19 and our own commitment to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, powells is cancelling all author events, book clubs, and other scheduled gatherings at each of our store locations through.
Rare device is happy to host author and artist lisa congdon for the launch of her new book, find your artistic voice. How do you show up one day and all of your work looks like it comes from the same. She is also the creator and wri ter of the superinspiring blog called today is going to be awesome and has an esty shop where you can purchase many of her products. Join us for our inaugural event at our new dumbo space on wednesday, november th. Lisa is a surface designer, illustrator, author of seven books, speaker, teacher, wife and animal mom. Artist and illustrator lisa congdon is best known for her colorful paintings and collages. Unless otherwise stated in listing, orders ship within 710 days. See all books authored by lisa congdon, including whatever you are, be a good one, and art, inc the essential guide for building your career as an artist, and more on.
A mothers day popup featuring lisa congdon strand books. Feb 26, 2015 poketo blog lisa congdon book signing at poketo stay safe and healthy. As a team committed to informing and uplifting women beyond the millennial set everevolving individuals at all stages of life we couldnt have been more eager. Lisa will happily sign your book for you, just let her know who it should be made out to. That love is now expressed most intensely through her colorful and imaginative paintings, drawings and threedimensional collages. Best selling author lisa congdon encourages readers to dive in to this celebration of swimming with stories and images galore. Lisa congdon is an illustrator and author who is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering.
We reconnected with the tgd alum and her partner in business and life, clay walsh, who opened up about the challenges and success of being married and being in business together, making the move to portland, or, and their best advice for couples contemplating taking the leap. Lisa congdon is a san franciscobased illustrator and fine artist. Today were talking with lisa congdon and clay walsh who did just that. In this episode lisa congdon brings inspiring stories from her new book a glorious freedom older women leading extraordinary lives that prove its never too late to start a new path. Raised in both upstate new york and northern california, she grew to love the trees and animals that surrounded her. The essential guide to building your career as an artist, and illustrated books the joy of. Lisa congdon on skillshare fine artist and illustrator lisa congdon is best known for her colorful abstract paintings, intricate line drawings, pattern desig.
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