Lisa Congdon

It isn’t easy to become, or to survive as an artist. No one knows this better than Lisa Congdon, who didn’t become a professional artist and illustrator until she was in her late 30’s. But when she did, she made it big. She’s also published numerous bestselling books, Art, Inc.:The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist, Fortune Favors the Brave, and A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives. She’s most recently published another how to book for creative people. This one is titled Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic.

On this episode, a conversation with artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon about getting started creatively. “Finding your style is one thing, but start with what’s interesting to you.”

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