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An artist's unique voice is their calling card. It's what makes each of their works vital and particular. But developing such singular artistry requires effort and persistence. Bestselling author, artist, and illustrator Lisa Congdon brings her expertise to this guide to the process of artistic self-discovery. Featuring advice from Congdon herself and interviews with a roster of established artists, illustrators, and creatives, this one-of-a-kind book will show readers how to identify and nurture their own visual identity, navigate the influence of artists they admire, push through fear and insecurity, and appreciate the value of their personal journey.

The glory of growing older is the freedom to be more truly ourselves—with age we gain the liberty to pursue bold new endeavors and worry less about what other people think. 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 terms. Profiles, interviews, and essays from women—including Vera Wang, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Julia Child, Cheryl Strayed, and many more—who've found creative fulfillment and accomplished great things in the second half of their lives are lavishly illustrated and hand-lettered in Congdon's signature style. The perfect gift for women of all ages, A Glorious Freedom celebrates extraordinary lives and redefines what it means to gain wisdom and maturity.

You don't have to starve to be an artist. Build a career doing what you love. In this practical guide, professional artist Lisa Congdon reveals the many ways you can earn a living by making art-through illustration, licensing, fine art sales, print sales, teaching, and beyond. Including industry advice from such successful art-world pros as Nikki McClure, Mark Hearld, Paula Scher, and more, Art, Inc. will equip you with the tools-and the confidence-to turn your passion into a profitablebusiness.LEARN HOW TO: - Set actionable goals - Diversify your income - Manage your bookkeeping - Copyright your work - Promote with social media - Build a standout website - Exhibit with galleries - Sell and price your work - License your art - Acquire an agent - And much more

A gorgeous nonfiction book for kids from bestselling artist and author Lisa Congdon!The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements leads young readers in an exploration of all 118 known elements.From their discoveries to their uses to their special properties, this vibrant book explores all things elements.• A visually stunning tour of the periodic table• Complete with profiles of notable scientists, amazing infographics, and more• Features an illustrated history of the periodic table's originsThis artful survey of the elements combines science, history, trivia, humor, and endless fascination for science enthusiasts of every age.Middle grade readers will delight in this interesting take on the periodic table of elements.• Great for science lovers and Lisa Congdon fans alike• Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays and holidays for the science-loving kid• Perfect for children ages 10 and up• Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and STEM educators.• Add it to the shelf with books like The Elements Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table by DK, The Periodic Table by Sean Callery and Miranda Smith, and Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray.

A fun and inspiring daily drawing journal from beloved artist and author Lisa Congdon! With 365 creative prompts and enough space for a whole year's worth of drawings, this is the perfect tool for starting or switching up your daily drawing practice. Who better than Lisa Condon, bestselling author and inspiring illustrator, to guide you on a yearlong journey to find and refine your own artistic voice. Practice every day, experiment with different styles and approaches, and make new discoveries on every page! Congdon's encouraging and meaningful drawing prompts give you a springboard to draw from each day, all wrapped up in a beautiful package featuring her gorgeous cover art and a ribbon bookmark for keeping your place. By the end of the year, you'll have a lovely keepsake that shows all your progress, how much you've learned about your own artistic voice, and all the fun along the way.

¿Qué diferencia a un artista de otro? ¿Qué te diferencia a ti del resto? Para un artista, poseer una voz única y personal lo es todo. Tu voz conforma el universo simbólico y estilístico que te distingue como creador y es, al mismo tiempo, tu tarjeta de presentación, lo que permite a quienes ven tu obra, ya sea en un museo o en las redes sociales, reconocerte como su artífice.Pero desarrollar una estética única y personal requiere trabajo, tenacidad y claridad de visión. La ilustradora Lisa Congdon comparte en esta guía todos sus conocimientos y experiencias como artista para ayudarte a encontrar tu identidad creativa. A través de breves píldoras reflexivas, consejos prácticos e interesantes entrevistas a una gran variedad de artistas de primera línea, averiguarás la importancia del estilo, la destreza, la gestión de las influencias, la rutina, la experimentación, la vida social y todo aquello, en definitiva, que contribuye al desarrollo de una personalidad artística plena y genuina. Una guía práctica y directa en la que verás reflejadas cuestiones inmediatas del día a día de tu práctica creativa y que te ayudará a identificarte y a consolidarte como artista.