About

Hi, I’m Lisa!

That’s me picking out some new watercolor brushes at the cutest little art shop called Saiun-do in Kyoto, Japan. I was an art teacher for many years, teaching both kids and adults, before I became a full time illustrator and author. In my spare time, I host a You Tube channel with a focus on art education. I also write musings on my new Substack page, The Curious Illustrator. When I’m not making art, you can find me stargazing, hiking, reading, tinkering with my bass guitar or relaxing outside, watching the hummingbirds and bees pollinate the garden. I’ve felt a connection to the natural world for as long as I can remember. As a child, I have fond memories of exploring my family’s farm by day and looking for Ursa Major by night. Today, I love pointing out the constellations to my children when we are far away from city lights. Santiago and Great Bear is my debut picture book, publishing with Free Spirit Publishing, an imprint of Teacher Created Materials, on June 30, 2026. Originally from Alabama, I now call the Los Angeles area home, where I live with my family.

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