Lisa Blakeborough

she/her

Visual Storyteller

Lisa Blakeborough is a graphic designer and illustrator with over 20 years of experience transforming complex ideas into clear, visually engaging stories. She’s passionate about co-creating a kinder world and helping people connect more deeply with nature through the power of visual storytelling. Guided by her imagination and intuition she aims to add beauty, meaning, and connection to every project she works on.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and has pursued continuing education at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Ask me about…

  • Children’s books. I’ve illustrated two picture books and love creating expressive characters and nature-inspired scenes that bring stories to life and empower young readers.
  • Hiking. Daily walks and hikes are a key part of my creative process and a walk in the woods is one of my favorite ways to recharge and get inspired.

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