![]() ![]() Lisa writes a popular daily blog about her work, life and inspiration called Today is Going to be Awesome. ![]() A selection of her abstract works are currently available through New York’s Uprise Gallery. She exhibits her work around the country, including in shows at the Contemporary Jewish Museum and Bedford Gallery. She works for clients around the world including the MoMA, Harvard University, Martha Stewart Living, Chronicle Books, The Land of Nod, Simon & Schuster, and Cloud9 Fabrics, among many others. Fine artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon is best known for her colorful abstract paintings, intricate line drawings, pattern design & hand lettering. ![]()
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