Nobody talks about the Canadian Dream 🇨🇦 but WHAT IS the Canadian Dream. As a bi product of the Canadian Dream, I believe there are 3 parts: 1. Get a stable job in healthcare, in a country where universal healthcare is the norm. 2. Do it in a country so diverse and welcoming, they haveContinue reading “Nobody Talks About The Canadian Dream 🇨🇦”
Author Archives: lisangart
Every Astronaut: Ahead of their time 🚀
Outerspace Fun 60 x 36 inches 2014 acrylic on canvas This painting works every which way because of the anti gravity ! Outer space Fun 60 x 36 inches 2014 painted over 10 years ago. When will they be bringing up pets in space you reckon? Always loved learning about da Vinci. Bet he hadContinue reading “Every Astronaut: Ahead of their time 🚀”
The Hamilton Public Library & me ❤️
Applying to have my books as part of the Hamilton Public Library catalog. Growing up in a first generation immigrant household, exposure to fine art and art as a concept of expression wasn’t a thing in my parent’s realm of understanding. I was in my mid 30s when my dad asked if I ever heardContinue reading “The Hamilton Public Library & me ❤️”
Raging Rants on why I started a picture book company 📕
After art school I found some friends kinda crazy.. I couldn’t express viewpoints, or they’d actively discourage me from associating with certain groups. Some ditched instagram for bluesky, adding to alienation. I don’t bother with art grants cause I don’t wanna make art about my victimhood. I resent being labelled BIPOC, my nonwhite genetics don’tContinue reading “Raging Rants on why I started a picture book company 📕”
Progress Report: Circular Manifestations
Getting a lot of painting done for my first animal furniture picture book. The zebra book, I ordered a first edition of 40 copies. They are still getting printed, yikes the publish world is rampant slow. I’m a mom of two young kids, did I mention. The latest craze is stickers. I use them asContinue reading “Progress Report: Circular Manifestations”
It Has Happened, I Am In Pursuit Of A Work Of Art
I am TOUCHED by art. Recently I dedicated a picture book to my old art teacher. He is no longer with us for about two decades now. I can’t stop thinking about this ring he used to wear, it is of a tulip. A very masculine and chunky metal ring in the shape of aContinue reading “It Has Happened, I Am In Pursuit Of A Work Of Art”
A Good Leader Listens
What makes a good leader? A good leader listens. It was in nursing school where I learned the terms authoritarian leadership and participative leadership. Ideals I try to live by in the workplace, and evidenced in my art as well. People often ask me, art and nursing, how do they intersect/overlap? I think all ourContinue reading “A Good Leader Listens”
Getting hyped up for Supermoon 🌕
Tmw will be the last Cold moon of the year. Meaning it’s gonna be big and bright as it will be close to the Earth! I’ve always loved the magic of the moon and now with my young kids, the giant glowing face in the sky is more prominent than ever. There’s just something magicalContinue reading “Getting hyped up for Supermoon 🌕”
My book is done!
A children’s picture book about a group of free thinking zebras who use #democracy, #teamwork and #creativeproblemsolving to defeat their biggest enemy, THE LIONS!! This is my first written, illustrated and self published work. Taking pre orders now if you would like a signed copy for $25.00 CAD, just let me know. I did itContinue reading “My book is done!”
Visiting my old school as an alumni for a Maple’s Garden 🍁 book reading!
Last week we read to the kids, grades 3 & 4 and Montessori equivalents at the infamous Hillfield Strathallan College.. where my breakdancing career both began and ended.. Christine did a talk to the senior law classes while I did one for their senior art classes. I had so much fun I ran out ofContinue reading “Visiting my old school as an alumni for a Maple’s Garden 🍁 book reading!”