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I'm Lisa Hsia, an independent writer and artist. This is my personal/creative blog and hub website. To see more of my work, explore the sidebar below.
Until April 2012, I'd lived all 30 of my years in California, but my husband and I are now traveling the world.
Current location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Artist statement (2012)
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Chickens (2011)
The Sketchbook Project (2010)
Monthly Archives: February 2010
I meet a fellow local crafter, and make a cool embroidered piece
I have lunch with Jenn of artbyzahrt.com, and I make a little framed embroidered piece to turn into jewelry. Continue reading
Posted in Clock-out, crafts, Ideas, Inspirations, outings, projects
6 Comments
A tale of two bags
Detailed process notes on my two most recent bags. Continue reading
Posted in Clock-out, crafts, practice, projects
3 Comments
On eating out and the possibility of a sample sale
I spend a productive day, appreciate eating out, and ponder holding a twice-yearly sample sale of my imperfect items. Continue reading
Posted in Clock-out, crafts, Ideas, Inspirations, marketing & pricing, outings
4 Comments
I overcome a funk, with a little help from a friend
Grey weather and all-around imperfect health in our household put me into a creative funk. But I snap out of it with a perfectly timed gift from a friend, and the realization that I have to just chase the joy in whatever I’m doing. Continue reading
Posted in Clock-out, crafts, Inspirations, Motivation, practice, projects, time management
6 Comments
Two fabric-jewelry books and what I do with them
I take care of our cat, rest my own head, and do a little bit of crafting and a little bit of brainstorming. Continue reading
Posted in Clock-out, crafts, Ideas, Inspirations, projects, time management
4 Comments
What I’ve been up to all weekend
I finally get the bulk of the work done on my website overhaul. Continue reading
Posted in Clock-out, drawing, projects
2 Comments
Sick day
I’m sick, but I learn how to make fabric flowers. Continue reading
Posted in Clock-out, crafts, practice
6 Comments








