That love is now expressed most intensely through her paintings and drawings. The book features interviews, profiles and essays from great women past and presentvera wang, cheryl strayed and julia child, among others. How do you show up one day and all of your work looks like it comes from the same. In january 2012, we interviewed fine artist and illustrator, lisa congdon, who has been busy over the past three years. 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. She also shared candidly about her struggles along the way and how shes grown more confident in the process, which was totally refreshing and. 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. Rare device is happy to host author and artist lisa congdon for the launch of her new book, find your artistic voice. Renowned for her unique colourful paintings and hand lettering, lisa congdon is now sharing some of her secrets to success in a new book. Ever since she was a young girl, artist and illustrator lisa congdon has been obsessed with collecting. What happens when you go into creative entrepreneurship with your significant other. Lisa will happily sign your book for you, just let her know who it should be made out to. This is an excerpt from art inc the essential guide for building your career as an artist by lisa congdon published by chronicle books.
She does it with such ease and her pieces leave you feeling both inspired and playful. Best selling author lisa congdon encourages readers to dive in to this celebration of swimming with stories and images galore. 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 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 congdon offers a wide selection of art products including prints, greeting cards, totes, books, scarves, ceramics, and calendars. Lisa was also named one of 40 women over 40 to watch in 2015 and she is featured in the.
The essential guide to building your career as an artist, and illustrated books the joy of. Lisa congdon lives and works in oakland, california. Day 275 by lisa congdon lisa congdon is an illustrator and author based in oregon. Unless otherwise stated in listing, orders ship within 710 days. Visit to purchase books, prints, and learn more about this project. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on. I had been following an early typepress blog written by her sister who was a mom and a craft artist. A mothers day popup featuring lisa congdon strand books. An essential guide by lisa congdon to help you find your. 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. Shes best known for colorful graphic drawings and hand lettering. May 11, 2016 best selling author lisa congdon encourages readers to dive in to this celebration of swimming with stories and images galore.
This conversation with illustrator and author lisa congdon is about tuning into. Lisa congdon is an illustrator and author who is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering. She will be talking about a glorious freedom on stage with shauna ahern also an essay contributor to the book. Small treasures and curious things lisa congdon on. Dec 02, 2014 lisa congdon lives and works in oakland, california. Lisa congdon is a san franciscobased illustrator and fine artist. Lisa offers a variety of robust online classes that will help spark your creativity, increase your productivity and teach valuable drawing skills. Lisa congdon on skillshare fine artist and illustrator lisa congdon is best known for. Lisa congdon type designer from united states of america. Lisa is a surface designer, illustrator, author of seven books, speaker, teacher, wife and animal mom. 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. Lisa is also going on a book tour this fall and then taking a break the next. Today were talking with lisa congdon and clay walsh who did just that. 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 on a glorious freedom and being a torchbearer. By signing up you agree to skillshares terms of service and privacy policy. If youd like to know if lisa will be there on a particular day, just shoot us an email. To learn more about organization and time management for creatives, join lisa for her creativelive class to get organized and get to work. 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. Available with seamless streaming across your devices. However lisa congdon has refused to comment on the post.
I also sell my books, pins, patches, stationery and other goodies. Her playful work is recognized for its vibrant palettes, geometric patterns and uplifting messages. Feb 26, 2015 poketo blog lisa congdon book signing at poketo stay safe and healthy. Older women leading extraordinary lives, was released by chronicle books in october 2017. That love is now expressed most intensely through her colorful and imaginative paintings, drawings and threedimensional collages. You published a collection a day based on your yearlong blog project. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. 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 facebook to connect with lisa congdon and others you may know. This is a blog documenting a project that will span exactly one year, from january 1, 2010 to december 31, 2010. Explore books by lisa congdon with our selection at. An essential guide by lisa congdon to help you find your artistic.
Join us for our inaugural event at our new dumbo space on wednesday, november th. Find your artistic voice with lisa congdon tickets, thu, nov 7, 2019. 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. Lisa congdon celebrates the joy of swimming at strand. 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. Congdon, a fine artist, illustrator, author and blogger, spent the first 15 years of her career in public.
Join facebook to connect with lisa day and others you may know. On each of those 365 days, i will photograph or draw and occasionally paint one collection. 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. Lisa congdon on being selftaught, dream clients and finding. For those of you who have stumbled here and dont already know me, my name is lisa.
Poketo blog lisa congdon book signing at poketo words. Lisa is an incredibly talented painter and designer much in demand these days. Raised in both upstate new york and northern california, she grew to love the trees and animals that surrounded her. Get started on your creative journey with the best in creative education taught by worldclass instructors. Beautifully handlettered and illustrated, a glorious freedom. Draw 500 fabulous flowers, a sketchbook for artists. Lisa congdon is a portland, oregonbased fine artist, illustrator and author known internationally for her colorful drawings and hand lettering. This book chronicles lisa congdons 365 collections documented on her a.
Be a good one, twenty ways to draw a tulip and a collection a day. Whether youre 22 or 52, its very easy to feel like youre falling behind. She is the author of five books, including the starvingartistmythsmashing art inc. I had the privilege of hearing her keynote address at craftcation a few years ago and wanted to share her wisdom on the podcast. 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 is full of surprisesshe didnt start drawing and painting until she was in her late 30s. Jan 16, 2018 whether youre 22 or 52, its very easy to feel like youre falling behind.
Lisa congdon on being selftaught, dream clients and. Lisa is usually at the shop as long as shes not traveling, when shes away, amy or stephanie will be there to help you. Cover and artwork from lisa congdons book, a glorious freedom. Todays guest, lisa congdon shares helpful advice for how to see pain points in your creative journey as opportunities to push yourself and grow. Booktopia has draw 500 fabulous flowers, a sketchbook for artists, designers, and doodlers by lisa congdon. She works at her studio several blocks from her home. Bestselling author, artist, and illustrator lisa congdon brings her expertise to this guide to the process of artistic selfdiscovery. Fine artist, illustrator and author lisa congdon is best known for her colorful and spirited paintings and drawings. 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. 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. The last bookstore is pleased to present illustrator and author lisa congdon and her.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. And soon, i was following both sisters and their individual journeys in life and art making. She also has a wonderful book called art inc the essential guide to building your career as an artist. She is a fulltime illustrator and author of a collection a day, whatever you are, be a good one and art inc. Your ticket includes and is the same price as the book. It demonstrates that what seems like fact might have a different interpretation when all the facts are known. She is the author of eight other books, including art inc. Well start the evening off with lisa in conversation with the multitalented debbie millman, recording live for debbies awardwinning podcast design matters. Oct 16, 2017 lisa will be at elliot bay books saturday october 14th. Having amassed a curious collection of objects, on january 1, 2010, she embarked on a yearlong project.
Illustrator and author lisa congdon is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering. 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. 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. Birthday graduation mothers day find your artistic voice by lisa congdon signed copy. Lisa congdon books list of books by author lisa congdon. Twenty ways to draw a tulip and a collection a day. 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. See all books authored by lisa congdon, including whatever you are, be a good one, and art, inc. She works for clients around the world, including comme des garcons, beautycounter, crate and barrel, facebook, moma, rei, and harvard university, among many others. In lisas etsy shop you can find her books, art prints, stationery, buttons, patches and other fun stuff.
You can purchase a signed copy of the book here in my etsy shop or here on amazon or wherever books are sold. Powells books suspends event programming through april 2020. Lisa congdon on skillshare fine artist and illustrator lisa congdon is best known for her colorful abstract paintings, intricate line drawings, pattern desig. Lisa congdon has 32 books on goodreads with 19709 ratings. 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. Lisa congdon at the typo san francisco conference in 2014. Lisa congdon is proof that blooming late can be as rewarding as blooming early. Aug 01, 2016 lisa congdon is proof that blooming late can be as rewarding as blooming early. Lisa congdon is an illustrator and author based in oregon. Buy a discounted paperback of draw 500 fabulous flowers online from australias leading online bookstore. Lisa congdon on being selftaught, dream clients and finding success online.
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