How do you break into painting without formal training? Artist Lissy Elliott shares her journey from political cartoons to abstract art, landing her first exhibition, and making her first sales. We dive into the power of documenting your creative journey online, finding time to create, and building meaningful connections with collectors.

Lissy also reflects on the influence of her neighbor, Pro Hart—who, like her, had no formal training yet made a name for himself on the international art stage. Join us for an inspiring conversation on making art your life’s work!

Topics We Cover:

🔹 From political cartoons to abstract art

🔹 Landing her first exhibition & making sales

🔹 Connecting with collectors & seeing her work in their homes

🔹 The benefits of sharing your creative journey online

🔹 Finding inspiration on Instagram

🔹 How creativity shapes us as people

🔹 The impact of Pro Hart & self-taught artists