Lisa L. Cyr: Word + Image

Sketchbook Confidential 2

lisalcyr — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:04:20 +0000

My work will be featured in a new book called Sketchbook Confidential 2 (North Light Books). It is available now for pre-order on Amazon. Check out my figure/character study on the cover!

http://www.amazon.com/Sketchbook-Confidential-secret-worlds-artists/dp/1440316953

Mixed-Media Weekend Workshop: The Art Students League of New York

lisalcyr — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:24:10 +0000

EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING: INSPIRATIONAL APPROACHES IN MIXED MEDIA with Lisa L. Cyr

This highly visual, hands-on workshop will investigate exploratory methodologies, techniques and approaches in mixed-media art. Throughout the workshop, many exciting in-depth demonstrations will be shown, providing an extensive array of visually-stimulating possibilities for artists to explore. Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional mixed-media techniques will be covered, including employing alternative working grounds, using custom tools, toning the painting surface in imaginative ways, creating a tactile ground, building the visual architecture and utilizing innovative mixed-media techniques to create intriguing effects. To assist artists in their own creative path, topics on nurturing the creative spirit, developing personal content through journalism, embracing a multidisciplinary mindset and creating message-driven art will also be discussed. For artists that are looking to push their work to a new level, this workshop will be a valuable resource and an ongoing source for creative inspiration.

The Art Students League of New York

215 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 212.247.4510
April 28 to 29, 2012 10:00am to 4:30pm

http://www.theartstudentsleague.org/Workshops.aspx#Lisa

New Workshop in Mixed Media!

lisalcyr — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:18:02 +0000

RISING SUN TOURISM will be hosting my weekend workshop in Mixed Media on June 23 and 24, 2012 (Saturday and Sunday) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Schroder Building 1360 Fairgrounds Road; Rising Sun, IN

Call 812.438.4933 or email Lisa Bowne at ocralisa@gmail.com

http://www.enjoyrisingsun.com/

Limited to 25 students

40 Texture Making Tricks and Tips!

lisalcyr — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:30:27 +0000

Check out The Fall issue of Acrylic Artist Magazine for my article on “40 Texture Making Tricks and Tips!” It can be ordered at:

http://www.northlightshop.com/product/acrylic-artist-fall-2011-wcfl2011

TOOLS THAT ARE TRIED-AND-TRUE

lisalcyr — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:24:20 +0000

The Artist’s Magazine, Nov 2011 issue, will feature my work and the unique tools that I use in my work. Check it out at newsstands or online at http://www.northlightshop.com/product/print-issue-the-artists-magazine-november-2011-ta1111

Artist Profile on CreateMixedMedia.com

lisalcyr — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:15:16 +0000

CreateMixedMedia.com has an artist profile posting on my work, process, studio and my interests as an artist. Check it out at: http://www.createmixedmedia.com/meet/artist-profile-lisa-l-cyr

Free Online Mixed Media Webinar by Lisa L. Cyr

lisalcyr — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:36:05 +0000

Free Online Mixed Media Webinar on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 1:00pm

In this FREE online event, join award-winning, multidiscipline artist and author Lisa L. Cyr as she demonstrates innovative mixed-media techniques featured in her book Experimental Painting. Throughout the highly visual PowerPoint presentation, many exciting two- and three-dimensional mixed-media techniques will be covered, including:
• Texturing the Working Ground
• Employing Ink Transfers
• Monoprinting
• Creating Custom Multidimensional Accents
• Debossing and Embossing
• Sgraffito, Spattering, Sponging and Dry Brushing
• Employing Assemblage Accents

To assist artists in venturing out on their own creative path, Lisa will also address topics on creative exploration, developing personal content, embracing a multidisciplinary mindset, and more. For artists that are looking to push their work to a new level, this online event will be a valuable resource and an ongoing source for creative inspiration! The PowerPoint presentation wraps up with a Q&A session where you’ll have a chance to ask Lisa questions.

Everyone who registers for this event will receive a:
* FREE recording of this event
* And will have the opportunity to order Lisa’s books Experimental Painting and Art Revolution through NorthLightShop.com at a special discount (given to you at the end of the session)!

In the meantime, watch the video book trailer for Experimental Painting here.

http://www.cyrstudio.com/workasplay.html

Space is limited, so register now!
Seating for each event is limited to 1,000 people. Registration does not guarantee you’ll get in, so sign in early the day of the event to claim your space. If you cannot attend live, you will still be able to watch a recording of the event and receive special discounts if you register, so register today!

About Lisa L. Cyr: An accomplished multidisciplinary artist and author with a content-driven approach, Lisa’s highly imaginative, fantasy-inspired works use layers of metaphor and allegory to stimulate curiosity, provoke thought and encourage further inspection. A poetic, rhythmic synthesis of drawing, painting, collage and assemblage, Lisa’s visually tactile, mixed-media work is composed to collectively create a new reality with a more expressive, symbolic arrangement.

An artist member of the Society of Illustrators in New York City and the International Society of Experimental Artists, Lisa’s work has been featured in numerous magazines, books and online. She has authored seven books on art and design and writes for many of the creative industry’s leading art publications. In addition, Lisa teaches in several of the top MFA graduate programs and lectures at professional organizations, universities and industry trade conferences. You can visit her website at www.cyrstudio.com and blog at www.lisalcyr.wordpress.com or network with her on Facebook or Twitter.

Interview on CreateMixedMedia.com

lisalcyr — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:27:04 +0000

Fun interview on me on CreateMixedMedia.com. Check it out:

http://www.createmixedmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/Lisa-L-Cyr-interview-2011.pdf

Create a Custom Roller Demonstration

lisalcyr — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:24:03 +0000

My step-by-step demo on how to build a custom tool from my new book called Experimental Painting is available at CreateMixedMedia.com. Check it out here:

http://www.createmixedmedia.com/uncategorized/make-curstom-tools

EXPERIMENTAL PAINTING: Inspirational Approaches for Mixed Media Art

lisalcyr — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:16:16 +0000

Preview the video trailer for a new mixed-media book by author and artist Lisa L. Cyr