Brush marker background and botanical drawings creativebug. Lisa congdon great ideas typically begin in sketchbooks, and in this class, lisa shows you how to take the techniques youve been practicing and combine them to make larger, frameable artwork. Sketchbook explorations with lisa congdon colourlivingblog. Experiment with different colours and paper varieties to make your own patchwork stars, and then bring them. I worked my way through lisa congdon s creative bootcamp over on creativebug, sharing the various pieces i did in my sneak peaks here, here, here, here and here but i never did blog the final. She was selling items from her etsy shop at collage, that store with the giant wall of washi tape. One thing that stands out for me most is her work ethic and sheer passion for her craft.
In this fourpart course, lisa covers the basics of line drawing, showing you how to build beautiful patterned drawings and integrate line drawing into your repertoire. I think a good sign as to how useful a book like this is, is how often its highlighted and my copy is highlighted a lot. Meet lisa congdon on creativebug creativebug duration. I looked on creative bug and sure enough, lisa congdon has a line drawing class. Youve probably seen her photographs of her collections, like erasers and tools. Chronicle books, poketo, pottery barn teen, the museum of modern art. Lisa congdon is an illustrator and author based in oregon. Jumpstart your artistic practice with six weeks of creativity exercises taught by lisa congdon. So, ive finished lisa congdon s pattern month over on creativebug. Lisa teaches numerous online courses on platforms creativebug.
On saturday we went to a popup sale for one of our favorite artists, lisa congdon. Take part in inktober with lisa congdon s newest daily challenge. Her playful work is recognized for its vibrant palettes, geometric patterns and uplifting messages. The essential guide for building your career as an artist. I have loved working my way through peggy deans botanical line drawing book. Lisa shows you where to begin and the principles of composition before moving onto basic. It has helped me explore new flowers, leaves and other botanicals that i can draw and. 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. Over this fourweek course, lisa covers the basics of line. Her paintings and drawings have graced the covers of books, along with wallpaper, tea towels, notebooks and much more. Art, inc the essential guide for building your career as. Learn a unique way to create collage from celebrated artist and surface designer, lisa congdon. One of my wishes for 2015 was to sketch more and im delighted i enrolled in lisa congdon s sketchbook explorations on creativebug.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Art, inc the essential guide for building your career as an artist art books, gifts for artists, learn the artists way of thinking paperback august 12, 2014. 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. Creativebug drawing challenge with lisa congdon day 8. Nov 5, 2017 basic line drawing by lisa congdon creativebug. Fine artist and illustrator lisa congdon is best known for her colorful abstract. In this fourpart course, lisa covers the basics of line drawing, showing you how to.
Youve heard me rave about her creativebug classes and her art, which makes me happy. Lisa congdon is back with even more mixed media exercises to explore within the pages of your sketchbook. Learning to draw with the creative bug line drawing class with. Daily drawing challenge with lisa congdon creativebug.
Creativebug subscription available to library patrons. Youve also probably heard of at least one of her many books, possibly her art business book called art, inc. Learn basic stylized line drawing from one of todays most soughtafter artists. Older women leading extraordinary lives will be released by chronicle books in october 2017.
Sketchbook explorations with lisa congdon creativebug. Mar 16, 2018 basic line drawing online course by lisa congdon creativebug. Using an assortment of colorful mediums, lisa guides you through the process of developing your own personal voice and style in this fourpart course. This oneofakind book helps artists navigate the influence of creators they admire, while simultaneously appreciating the value of their personal journey. Bestselling author, artist, and illustrator lisa congdon brings her expertise to this guide to the process of artistic selfdiscovery.
Daily drawing challenge with lisa congdon creativebug youtube. Lisa congdons intro to line drawing class is launching soon on. Learn basic stylized line drawing from one of todays most soughtafter illustrators, lisa congdon. For this daily drawing challenge every day a new clip will be posted online in which lisa shows you how to draw everyday objects, as well as beautiful objects found in nature, in different ways. From fine art to illustration, authoring books to teaching classes both online a. In this beginnerfriendly class, lisa plays with diamondshaped collage elements, bringing them together to create exquisite multicoloured stars. Nov 5, 2017 basic line drawing by lisa congdon creativebug saved from creativebug. Lisa explores ways to incorporate pen, watercolor, collage, brush pens, and more, allowing you to play with techniques that go beyond your comfort zone.
Basic line drawing by lisa congdon creativebug flower. In this 31day painting challenge, lisa shares her love of designing colorful patterns and painting with gouache. Using a variety of lisa s favourite art supplies and triedandtrue processes, learn how to use microns, oil sticks, paints and collage to take a fresh look at shape, line and colour. Today, im glad to share with you a monthlong creative journey with the artist and illustrator, lisa congdon and creativebug. Shes best known for colorful graphic drawings and hand lettering. Make a geometric paper collage by lisa congdon creativebug. Lisa congdon is a big hero of mine, i love her work and i love her classes on creativebug, so it was fascinating getting an insight into how she manages her work. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I really like the look of line drawing and have admired the work of julia rothman and lisa congdon since discovering their art while working with chronicle books. Creative boot camp six exercises to spark artistic. Our creativebug channel brings you inspiration and knowhow to realize your creative potential.
Congdon brings her personal passion as a lifelong swimmer to this beautiful and thoughtful celebration of getting in the water. Her paintings and drawings have graced the covers of books, along with wallpaper, tea towels. Sketchbook explorations by lisa congdon creativebug. In this series, lisa congdon delves into her personal practice, sharing techniques that she employs in her own mixed media sketchbook. She works with clients like chronicle books, trina turk, poketo, and afar magazine. She has also illustrated six coloring books for adults as part of her just add color series. It has helped me explore new flowers, leaves and other botanicals that i can draw and add to my art.
More sketchbook explorations with lisa congdon a creativebug class duration. Lisa is a very talented fine artist, illustrator and author. Patrons have an allaccess, noboundaries pass to explore thousands of classes. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Creativebug drawing challenge with lisa congdon day 3. The essential guide to working your creative magic art book for artists, creative selfhelp book. Lisa congdon on being selftaught, dream clients and finding. Shes painting quick silly faces with courtney cerruti. The habit of keeping a sketchbook is an important exercise, whether you are deepening your artistic practice or starting a brand new one. The essential guide to working your creative magic is. Find your artistic voice helps artists and creatives identify and nurture their own visual identity. Crochet creativebug lisa congdon, sketch book, crochet. The essential guide to working your creative magic art book for artists, creative selfhelp book congdon, lisa on. Flora and fauna contains 30 illustrations by lisa congdon.
Lisa congdon is an artist with a unique illustrative and lettering style. Using a variety of lisa s favorite art supplies and triedandtrue processes, learn how to use microns, oil sticks, paints and collage to take a fresh look at shape, line and color. More sketchbook explorations by lisa congdon creativebug. I ventured out in the rain with four of the kids to do some christmas shopping at lisa s sale. Creativebug works well with our patrons because they can view the classes on their scheduleworking on their projects at home, or coming to the library to work on a project with us. The finished example lisa demonstrates combines watercolor, collage, line drawing, and more. The online drawing course given by lisa congdon via creativebug as of 1 january.
Creativebug take part in inktober with lisa congdons. From lisa congdon, bestselling author of whatever you are, be a good one, this lovely new book invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming. Artists who dream of turning their passion into a career need only the expert guidance in art, inc. I loved doing it, lisa congdon is an absolute hero of mine and it was an excellent way to start 2018 in a way i hope to continue, with painting or drawing nearly every day. Each day you will learn how to paint a new pattern, including traditional designs, botanicals, geometric shapes and motifs made from everyday objects. Lisa congdon is a portland, oregonbased fine artist, illustrator and author known internationally for her colorful drawings and hand lettering.
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