Author Archives: Lisa Yarost

Crazy 4 U

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Yes, the date is accurate, from what I can tell. You are looking at one of the thirty-six 12×12″ squares that make up the crazy quilt that I just bought today. It isn’t even the best square. It’s made mostly … Continue reading →

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Show this weekend!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I will be in a show this Saturday from 5-9pm at North Main Studios in Rockford, IL, showing work inspired by music. There will be art by yours truly, among several talented artists, and there will be live music (not … Continue reading →

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Single

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

This piece is called “Single”. For some reason, though, my personal name for it is “Wish in One Hand,” as in “Wish in one hand, poop in the other and see which one fills up first.” I do love this … Continue reading →

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Praise for Peace

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Often people ask me how much time I spend on each piece. Even if I kept track of these things, I wouldn’t be able to say. For one thing, I work on as many as twelve pieces at a time. … Continue reading →

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Work in progress: Genuine American Gun

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

Mixed media on hardboard. 5×7″

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Ennui

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Lisa Yarost
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Enjoying the View

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I love every little hair on this dog. That’s a good thing, since her hair is everywhere in my home, my car, and on my clothing. We recently replaced all of the broken blinds on the ten floor-to-ceiling windows on … Continue reading →

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The Fool

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

The Fool is the first card in the tarot deck. It usually depicts a young man striding toward a cliff. This sketch is an idea for my version of the card. The girl, carrying her pack for her journey, strides … Continue reading →

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Why, yes. I am.

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

I didn’t bother to look this up before I drew it. It’s all over the Internet. I’m bummed, but not bummed enough to keep from posting it. After all, even if the concept is not unique, the execution is all … Continue reading →

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Character Study

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Lisa Yarost

This is a character study for a book I’m working on. There’s another main character, another bird, but this is a start…

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