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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: April 2010
I didn’t know I was such a commitment-phobe!
I enjoy a wonderful book that gives me hope as a writer. Then I realize I’m not committed enough to my dreams, so I resolve to change that. First step: meeting a commitment I can’t run away from. Also: I need to take more breaks… real breaks, not just snack breaks! Continue reading
Posted in artists, Clock-out, creative philosophy, insights, Motivation, practice, projects, time management
Tagged books, commitment, drawgasmic, taking breaks, the balancing act, writing diet
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All kinds of clear focus
I spend the afternoon on a lengthy product photoshoot, and celebrate feeling more focused and awake. Continue reading
A request to the universe
I’m going to try to lose some weight. I think it’ll be good for my health and for my art. But Julia Cameron says I need a Body Buddy. Could it be you? Continue reading
Quick update
I doodle out a dance impulse, reorganize my beads, and go insane over some remarkable books. Continue reading
A little strawberry
I feel like a zombie, except that zombies don’t embroider ridiculously cute strawberries and then make them into handwarmers. Continue reading
Posted in Clock-out, crafts, creative philosophy
Tagged eco-friendly/green, embroidery
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Drawing and writing, writing and drawing
I get back to drawing, and produce quite a bit of (blog) writing today too. Continue reading
A long breath of fresh air!
I return to work after two weeks’ vacation, and find myself refreshed and ready to work in a more relaxed manner. Continue reading
Posted in Clock-out, creative philosophy, insights, Inspirations, outings
Tagged artist dates, vacation, walking, yay pens
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