Lisa Victoria

Spanning many cultures and centuries, the lore of the dragon, mermaid and fairy still pervade world myth and fairytale. The art of San Francisco-based artist Lisa Victoria brings a new point of view to depicting these ancient and mysterious creatures. With a wink of good humor, an eye for subtle color harmonies and enviable technical skill Lisa creates fantasy illustrations of breath-taking luminosity. Coveted by international and domestic collectors, Lisa’s paintings embody a range of techniques in including watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. Lisa has been working as a professional artist since 1999 and earned her MFA in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.       

Offerings from her shop include original paintings, miniatures, prints, postcards, ACEO cards, note cards, magnets and stamps. In addition to individual artworks and craft items, Lisa has brought her unique style to children’s books as the illustrator of “A Simple Brown Leaf” (2005), recipient of The Mother’s Choice Award, and “Clara’s Gift from the Heart” (2006).

To learn more about Lisa Victoria or to purchase items from her shop, please visit http://www.lisavictoria.etsy.com or http://www.lisavictoria.net. Become her fan on Facebook by visiting http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lisa-Victoria/86960201538.

(Images, from top: Crescent Wave Mermaid, Bedtime Tales, Friendship Fairy. All images courtesy of Lisa Victoria.)

Regency Shoplifting

In August of 1799, Jane Austen's aunt, "the respectable Mrs Leigh Perrot, was accused of shoplifting. It seems that a piece of white lace was 'accidentally' wrapped in a parcel of purchases that she had made with her husband. When the case was eventually brought before the Taunton Assizes the verdict was 'not guilty' and it appears that this was a blackmail attempt by the shop. Nevertheless, Mrs Leigh Perrot had been charged with attempted larceny and committed to the Ilchester gaol from August 1799 until the trial in March 1800 [...] Had she been found guilty the sentence could have been fourteen years transportation or even death"!
~from Jane Austen Fashion by Penelope Byrde