Lisa is a pretty amazing and awesomely inspiring artist who loves all things scandinavian. Youve probably seen her photographs of her collections, like erasers and tools. Lisa was born in 1960s, in the middle of generation x. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Book clubs that read someone knows are eligible for the opportunity to join lisa and francesca at their home for the 14th annual big book club party on either october 5, 2019 or october 6, 2019. She currently lives and works in portland, oregon, and works for clients around the world such as the moma, harvard university, martha stewart living and chronicle books. Join us for our inaugural event at our new dumbo space on wednesday, november th.
See more ideas about illustration art, drawings and doodle art. Oct 16, 2017 lisa will be at elliot bay books saturday october 14th. Lisa fell into the illustration world after taking on art as a hobby, and now, her inspirational handdrawn typography, bright elements and symbols of growth and joy on our popular iphone cases, apple watch. The project, called experiments in blue, has led to loads of other endeavors for lisa, including a gorgeous 2017 limited edition calendar which features many of the paintings and drawings for the project you can find it on etsy, a contract with stationery and gift company madison park greetings, who will license much of the work as stationery. Lisa congdon is a fine artist, author and illustrator who is known for her colorful abstract paintings, intricate line drawings, pattern design and hand lettering. Lisa is a self taught artist and didnt begin creating art until she was 31. Lisa congdon is a fine artist and illustrator known for her colorful abstract paintings, intricate line drawings, pattern design, and hand lettering. 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. Lisa solomons a field guide to color book tour roost books. It contains lovely artwork, and essays, profiles and interviews byfromwith women over the age of 40 who are thriving. Your artistic voice is what sets you apart, and, ultimately, what makes your work interesting, distinctive, worthy of discourse, and desired by others. In early 2010, she launched the a collection a day blog site which she later published in book form. Lisa congdon adds author to medley of pursuits sfgate. Lisa congdon on being selftaught, dream clients and finding.
In this richly illustrated volume, bestselling author and artist lisa congdon explores the power of women over the age of forty who are thriving and living life on their own. With rainbows, wild animals, floaty leaves and graphic statements, were bringing signature prints to your tech with illustrator and bestselling author lisa congdon. Last night at my powells talksigning i talked a lot about my love for venn diagrams and heres. Finding creative inspiration with lisa congdon skillshare. A glorious freedom, older women living extraordinary lives by. Her other books include whatever you are, be a good one. Congdon, a fine artist, illustrator, author and blogger, spent the first 15 years of her career in public. Russell yip, the chronicle lisa congdon adds author to medley of pursuits.
An avid collector and lover of anything vintage, she began to blend her interests, along with a growing curiosity about illustration and painting. Round book by jennifer ward, lisa congdon official. You may have seen her work in martha stewart living, the land of nod, at the contemporary jewish museum and bedford gallery. Select this result to view lisa marie congdons phone number, address, and more.
She works for clients around the world, including comme des garcons, beautycounter, crate and barrel, facebook, moma, rei, and harvard university, among many others. Illustrator and author lisa congdon is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering. She will give a talk based on the topics in her new book find your artistic voice, and then there will be a book. 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 is a portland, oregonbased fine artist, illustrator and author known internationally for her colorful drawings and hand lettering. Lisa congdon is an illustrator and author based in oregon. This event has become so popular that it now takes place over two days, and book clubs are invited to.
Lisa was also named one of 40 women over 40 to watch in 2015 and she is featured in the 2017 book, 200 women who will change the way you see the world. Lisa congdon offers a wide selection of art products including prints, greeting cards, totes, books, scarves, ceramics, and calendars. Based in portland, oregon, she does everything from fine art to illustration but is best known for her colourful graphic drawings and hand lettering. Lisa currently lives in portland, oregon with her wife clay. A glorious freedom lisa congdon 9781452156200 netgalley. The essential guide for building your career as an artistby lisa congdonchronicle books.
Lisa congdon on skillshare fine artist and illustrator lisa congdon is best known for her colorful abstract paintings, intricate line drawings, pattern desig. I learned about lisa congdon after signing up for the brooklyn sketchbook project, i love her artwork on instagram, and when i learned she had written a book, i couldnt wait to place my preorder. As we can see above the photographers have already started to extract licence fees for the unauthorised use of their images. Lisa offers a variety of robust online classes that will help spark your creativity, increase your productivity and teach valuable drawing skills. I first met her when she taught a workshop at the hello sessions back in 2015, and we chatted again when she gave the keynote speech at. Her playful work is recognized for its vibrant palettes, geometric patterns and uplifting messages.
Folk art includes 30 original designs from artist and illustrator lisa congdon. Fulltime pgh is proud to welcome internationally recognized artist, ilustrator, author, educator, and creative business owner lisa congdon. She currently lives and works in portland, oregon, and works for clients around the world such as the moma, harvard university, martha stewart living, 1 rei coop. Join us in welcoming lisa congdon who will guide you in finding your creative voice. We were drawn in by lisas honest and thoughtful storytelling of her journey from working at an education nonprofit to becoming a fulltime artist. Youll be inspired by the sumptuous artwork in this book, and the use of color is endless. She also shared candidly about her struggles along the way and how shes grown more confident in the process, which was totally refreshing and. Lisa congdon phone, address, background info whitepages. Lisa is full of surprisesshe didnt start drawing and painting until she was in her late 30s. Powells books suspends event programming through april 2020. Poketo blog lisa congdon book signing at poketo words.
We make limited edition textiles with artists we love in cuts to make you look and feel good. The 7 stages to becoming an artist creativelive blog. Popular author lisa congdons new book is chockfull of advice, interviews, and other resources for the developing artist. Lisa congdons morning routine on my morning routine. Lisa congdon is an author, illustrator, and fine artist. Located in inner north portland, our shop stocks most of what you see online, as well as some instore exclusives like oneofakind original artwork, screen prints and ceramics by lisa.
Her upbeat, unique style has attracted the attention of clients around the world including the museum of. Explore books by lisa congdon with our selection at. Lisa congdon on a glorious freedom and being a torchbearer. Wine reception and book signing to follow, of course. Discover the fun, quirky, and uplifting art in her portfolio online today. Fine artist, illustrator and author lisa congdon is best known for her colorful and spirited paintings and drawings. Illustrator and author lisa congdon is best known for her colorful drawings and hand lettering. Lisa congdon books list of books by author lisa congdon. The best result we found for your search is lisa marie congdon age 50s in mechanicville, ny. Fine artist, illustrator, and author lisa congdon was named among 200 women who will change the way you see the world but starting out, lisa congdon was just a name. Join facebook to connect with lisa congdon and others you may know.
Find lisa congdons phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Dec 02, 2016 in other book news, i did a big interview about scandinavian gatherings with artist lisa congdon earlier this week. Lisa congdon captures the beauty and humanity of getting older, wiser, andin many waysfreer. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Well start the evening off with lisa in conversation with the multitalented debbie millman, recording live for debbies awardwinning podcast design matters. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Aug 22, 2019 launch event, happy hour format with exhibit of lisas work and book signing. The glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselveswith age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. Lisa congdon illustrator life, age, zodiac birthday. Apr 6, 2015 poketo blog lisa congdon book signing at poketo stay safe and healthy. Lisa solomons new book, a field guide to color will be be published on august 27th, 2019, and she will be going on a book tour this fall. Skillshare uses javascript for some of its core functionality. She will be talking about a glorious freedom on stage with shauna ahern also an essay contributor to the book. The perfect gift for women of all ages, a glorious freedom celebrates extraordinary lives and redefines what it means to gain wisdom and maturity. August 31st, 36 pm long weekend, oakland, california. Artist and illustrator lisa congdon is best known for her colorful paintings and collages. Dec 11, 20 plus its entirely possible lisa congdon may be receiving letters from people asking for their share of the proceeds of artwork sold via congdon s etsy shop. In fact, if you asked lisa in her early 20s, she would tell you that she wasnt a very good artist at all.
Feb 26, 2015 poketo blog lisa congdon book signing at poketo stay safe and healthy. Shes best known for colorful graphic drawings and hand lettering. Lisa congdon is an artist and illustrator who does lots of things. Best selling author lisa congdon encourages readers to dive in to this celebration of swimming with stories and images galore. Lisa congdon combines colourful, vibrant palettes and geometric patterns. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lisa congdon books online. May 11, 2016 best selling author lisa congdon encourages readers to dive in to this celebration of swimming with stories and images galore. 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. They have also lived in schenectady, ny and saratoga springs, ny plus 2 other locations.
Find your artistic voice, an evening with lisa congdon. 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. The process of finding your creative voice is akin to uncovering your own superpower. She illustrated a series of popular adult coloring books. 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. 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. Today were talking with lisa congdon and clay walsh who did just that. Each book contains 64 perforated pages to make it easy to share, frame and hang your artwork. Join us for an evening with lisa where she will share her hardwon insights from her many years making her art practice her full time career. Working entirely outside what can be a very exclusive, elitist art world, she went public with her learning. She works for clients around the world including comme des garcons, ernie ball, crate and barrel, facebook, moma, rei, and harvard university among many others. In january 2012, we interviewed fine artist and illustrator, lisa congdon, who has been busy over the past three years. 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 is usually at the shop as long as shes not traveling, when shes away, amy or stephanie will be there to help you. Lisa congdon is proof that blooming late can be as rewarding as blooming early. 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. See more ideas about illustration art, prints and illustration. Lisa congdon has 32 books on goodreads with 19709 ratings. Poketo blog lisa congdon book signing at poketo maya. Watch courtney and lisa make fun and funky faces using acrylic inks. Aug 01, 2016 lisa congdon is proof that blooming late can be as rewarding as blooming early.
Along with the book signing, a limited edition collection of lisa congdon s handlettered prints and original watercolor paintings will be on view. Lisa congdon is an artist with a unique illustrative and lettering style. Currently living and working in portland, oregon, we caught up with lisa on her experiences of the creative industries and her tips for budding artists. Whether youre 22 or 52, its very easy to feel like youre falling behind. Find your artistic voice,elliott bay book company, seattle. Along with the book signing, a limited edition collection of lisa congdons handlettered prints and original watercolor paintings will be on view. Lisa congdon had worked a variety of jobs for the better part of her life. Youve also probably heard of at least one of her many books, possibly her art business book called art, inc. It contains lovely artwork, and essays, profiles and interviews byfromwith women over the. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. A note from the publisher lisa congdon is an author, illustrator, and fine artist.
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