International Design Talks

Embrace the Abyss & Other Lessons

Lisa Congdon
San Francisco 2014
Friday, 11 April 2014 | 10:00 | YBCA Theater

Embrace the Abyss & Other Lessons

Lisa Congdon
San Francisco 2014 | Friday, 11 April 2014 | 10:00 | YBCA Theater |
Through drawings and story telling, I'll explore three important lessons I've learned in my journey as a professional illustrator and surface designer, including the value of living and working outside of your comfort zone every day.
Lisa Congdon

Lisa Congdon

Since 2007, Oakland artist Lisa Congdon has been illustrating for clients including The Museum of Modern Art, Martha Stewart Living Magazine, The Land of Nod, Harper Collins Publishing, The Obama Campaign, and Simon & Schuster. Best known for her colorful paintings, hand lettering and... Read More

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