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”
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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!”
Maple’s Garden, TV Interview on Art & Freedom of Expression
I was invited awhile back on national television for an interview on my work on Maple’s Garden, a children’s picture book on freedom of expression. Here I discuss my thoughts on art and the people who don’t like it -and that’s ok. I’m gonna keep making and showing it because I strongly believe it stillContinue reading “Maple’s Garden, TV Interview on Art & Freedom of Expression”
Children’s book on democracy.
Made a short promo video for my children’s book, now I don’t have to look like a goof and stare blankly when people get all excited and ask me what it’s about. Just watch the video, or wait to buy it! Easy peasy. I can handle overwhelming feelings, this journey is mine. #childrensbook #democracy #freedom
What is my children’s picture book about? & my journey thus far.
In a nutshell, it’s about a highly advanced group of sentient beings, the zebras, and how they face and ultimately defeat their greatest enemy, the lions using: DEMOCRACY, TEAMWORK & CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. The title of the book, ZEBRATHENIA, steals from the first recorded democracy established in 6th century BC, the Greek city of Athens.Continue reading “What is my children’s picture book about? & my journey thus far.”
The perfect Father’s Day gift for that dad who goes fishing 🎣
This Polar bear excels at climate change! He is resilient, flexible, resourceful, stylish and comfortable in his own skin. Not just anyone can own this piece. #fatheradaygiftideas #polarbear #fishing
LISA NG ART 