Lisa Tegtmeier is a Hamburg-based illustrator who’s known for bold characters, vibrant colors and energetic compositions. Inspired by nostalgic color palettes from the 60s to the 90s, Lisa creates worlds filled with optimism and empowerment. What her characters are lacking in eyes and noses, they wholly make up for in personality. “Emotion comes through movement,” she says “You can express so much through gestures.”

On this week’s episode, Lisa talks to us about how her style has evolved over the years and why it’s important for illustrators to find their niche. She explains how to develop your own voice through experimentation and self-expression, encourages artists to dodge perfectionism and share their work, and—most importantly—to just keep creating.

Lisa also shares openly about burnout, mental health and the pressure of keeping up. Freelance life can be quite hectic, so it’s nice to touch grass every now and then. Other topics include: embracing imperfection, developing healthy habits, the human touch in art, and the joy of doing nothing. We hope you enjoy this conversation like a sparrow taking a bath in a puddle!

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MENTIONED LINKS:

• Cowgirl boot-shaped mug
• HAW Hamburg: B.A. Illustration / M.A. Illustration
• Abstract – The Art of Design: “Paula Scher: Graphic Design” (S01E06) on Netflix

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FOLLOW LISA:

Website: lisategtmeier.com
Shop: lisategtmeier.com/shop
Instagram: @lisategtmeier
Threads: @lisategtmeier
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-tegtmeier
Behance: be.net/lisategtmeier
TikTok: @lisategtmeier

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Hosted by Vicky Cichoń and Dave Leutert.
Music by Amanda Deff.