Lisa Youngdahl

Artist Statement

My background with art started at a young age. I remember as a child creating my own illustrations for favorite books if I didn’t like the ones published. I always wanted to be an artist, but I am also a pragmatist. I knew I would have to earn a living and majoring in graphic design seemed to be a sensible career decision. My degree is from Southern Illinois University.

After working for Fortune 500 companies as an in-house designer and at advertising agencies. I founded Resolution Creative, a visual communications studio. I create print marketing and develop concepts that will engage the audience, are easy to understand, and memorable. This includes developing branding and logo design, packaging, brochures, posters, publications, digital and traditional illustration. My business is currently located at Water Street Studios in Batavia, Illinois. I have been a member of the adjunct faculty at Waubonsee Community College, Elgin Community College, College of DuPage, and Elmhurst University, teaching credit courses in graphic design. I teach colored pencil at Water Street Studios and have served as a resident member of the Board of Directors.

Being at Water Street has encouraged me to further develop my fine art skills. Most of my work is based on my experiences, working from my original photographs of places I have been, scenes from nature, animals. Capturing textures in 2D art fascinates me. Viewers are often surprised that my work is created with colored pencil; the richness and depth of color achieved looks more like a painting.