I make art, build imaginary worlds, and document what it actually looks like to believe in both. Whimsical, handmade, and very much in progress.



Lisa Ott

I'm back. Yikes! Has it really been 8 months?! I've posted a new video today — a studio reset day and a small peek at something I've been quietly working on the last few months. No music, no rush. Just come sit with me for a bit. 🌱 - Lisa https://youtu.be/t85VF0C5qzs

2 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

Lisa Ott

NEW VIDEO: For the days when nothing feels clear…

If you’re not creating right now — maybe you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

I just posted a new video about that strange space between things. When one project ends (or falls flat), and the next hasn’t begun yet. The part we often rush through or try to escape.

But what if this in-between time isn’t empty?

What if this is where your next creative idea is quietly waiting?

🎥 Watch “If You’re Not Creating Right Now… Maybe You’re In the Right Place”
👉 https://youtu.be/EkXw9LkVW1w

Let me know in the comments if you’ve felt this too — like something is shifting, but you don’t know what yet.

10 months ago | [YT] | 5

Lisa Ott

🌱 NEW VIDEO: Stuck in a Life You Built? Try This.

I’m not exactly brave.
But I am… done waiting for things to change on their own.

In this video, I talk about how I’m gently rebuilding my life — not by doing anything radical or fearless, but by doing small, practical, hopeful things that remind me I’m still in charge of my story.

Like mowing the lawn.
Using power tools (akwardly).
Cutting back on screen time.
And remembering what used to make me feel me.

If you’re craving a reset, but you don’t want to burn everything down — this one’s for you.
💛 Watch here → https://youtu.be/xR_5QcmL9sY
#ZeroCourage #SlowRebuild #midlifewomen #lifeover50

11 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 13

Lisa Ott

📌 NEW VIDEO!
I finally opened up the glue test experiment I started over a year ago! I tested 11 different glues on watercolor paper to see which one would hold up best for paper art and collage… and the results were not what I expected.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/p_bLmz4DzAw
✨ Let me know in the comments—what’s your go-to glue for collage or paper art?

11 months ago | [YT] | 5

Lisa Ott

Looking for an adorable last minute decoration to put on your tree or give as a gift? Watch my new video for step by step instructions for a sweet pet-themed angel. ✨Happy Holidays Everyone!!!✨

1 year ago | [YT] | 5

Lisa Ott

Hi friends! I made a mistake and uploaded the wrong video for this week. So, to the 40 of you who watched that video - you get a new SECOND video on the same day! Happy days!!! 😁😂♥

1 year ago | [YT] | 18

Lisa Ott

Hi friends! I have a special video being published this SATURDAY at 6am EST. I am welcoming an amazingly talented artist (who also happens to be my lovely daughter) onto the channel to show us how to do some collage fanart of Lady Gaga as "Harley Quinn" from the upcoming movie Joker 2. Hope you are able to watch.
Take care!
Lisa ❤

1 year ago | [YT] | 11

Lisa Ott

Hard at work in my collage studio this beautiful afternoon. What are you up to today?

1 year ago | [YT] | 20

Lisa Ott

This week’s video - adding ✨sparkle ✨to this sketchbook collage.

1 year ago | [YT] | 31

Lisa Ott

I'm hard at work on my "make art I'm not allowed to keep" challenge. I've decided that I want to work on bigger pieces. Rather than spend money on a new canvas, I went shopping in my basement. So, today, I'm uploading a video on how I transform an old painting into to a brand new blank collage surface. If that sounds like something that might be helpful to you, the video will be up Thursday May 23 @2:00 est.

Hope you are well!
- Lisa 😊

1 year ago | [YT] | 11