FROM THE ARTIST’S STUDIO
Art • Techniques • Color
Photo: Werner Lott
MODernstyle COLORING IN THE
COLORING IN THE M O D e r n s t y l e
Lose yourself in the whimsical dreamscapes of modern artist and art instructor Liza Gerassi Lott. With eclectic drawings that range from highly intricate designs featuring interlocking images, to cubist inspired line art, Lott’s exciting and unique perspective heralds a new experience for coloring enthusiasts of all ages.
FROM THE ARTIST’S STUDIO
Photo: Liza Gerassi Lott
$9.95 US/ $11.95 Canada ISBN: 978-1-942021-74-2
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IN THE
I was a daydreamer—always drawing in my
about why their art had power when it struck
notebooks instead of writing down the lessons. As
me—it was because they were authentic and true
I grew up, I still loved art, but was not making a
to themselves, no matter how long it took them to
career of it. After leaving Isreal to move to Germany
create their works. I was immediately motivated to
and marry my wonderful husband, I found myself
return to my studio and begin the illustrations I’m
a bit lost. I struggled to find a way to earn money,
delighted to share with you in this book. Art is the
and to contribute to my new surroundings in a
only discipline on this earth that allows me to be
rewarding and meaningful way. Art was always in
completely free and true to myself. I hope coloring
the background but after two children came along,
this book in any way you choose inspires you to
it just wasn’t happening. Then, ten years ago, I was
start down your own path to creative freedom.
inspired by my kids to found a studio to provide a
Enjoy!
place for people of all ages to come together to
—Liza Gerassi Lott
explore their own creativity. A short while later, I stumbled on a set of coloring books based on the creations of famous modern artists. I was thinking
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For Dylan and Cori—my endless love. May you always be protected. —Ima
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Get Creative 6 An Imprint of Mixed Media Resources 161 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013
© 2016 Liza Gerassi Lott Manufactured in USA. 13579108642
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage-and-retrieval systems —without written permission of the publisher. The designs in this book are intended for the personal, noncommercial use of the retail purchaser and are under federal copyright laws; they are not to be reproduced in any form for commercial use. Permission is granted to photocopy content for the personal use of the retail purchaser.
About the Author
Liza Gerassi Lott operates the popular studio, ATELIER Pishpesh, in the multi-cultural city of Frankfurt, Germany where she teaches art and leads creativity workshops for adults and children. The studio has become a meeting point for diverse nationalities to come together in love, peace, and understanding. A native of Isreal, Lott named her studio pishpesh (“flea” in Hebrew) in honor of the flea markets where browsers can explore and discover handmade artworks of all types. She lives in Frankfurt with her husband and two children. This is her first book.
Acknowledgements
For making this dream real, I thank—from the bottom of my heart—Jay Stein, chairman of Mixed Media Resources, who “discovered” my work; my editor, Joan Krellenstein, for her endless patience and great team work; and designer Mèlanie Hedderich for preparing the illustrations for publication. Thanks also to my dearest family members who have always stood by my side and supported me: my husband Werner Lott, my children Cori and Dylan, my mother Haya Gerassi, and my sister Tami Gerassi.
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FROM THE ARTIST’S STUDIO
Art • Techniques • Color
Photo: Werner Lott
MODernstyle COLORING IN THE
COLORING IN THE M O D e r n s t y l e
Lose yourself in the whimsical dreamscapes of modern artist and art instructor Liza Gerassi Lott. With eclectic drawings that range from highly intricate designs featuring interlocking images, to cubist inspired line art, Lott’s exciting and unique perspective heralds a new experience for coloring enthusiasts of all ages.
FROM THE ARTIST’S STUDIO
Photo: Liza Gerassi Lott
$9.95 US/ $11.95 Canada ISBN: 978-1-942021-74-2
Get Creative 6
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