Meet Lisa Snellings!

Lisa Snellings Sculptor
February 21, 1998 Panelist The Brave New World of Publishing
Her Bio STRANGE ATTRACTION an original anthology based on her mesmerizing sculptures. The Cybling Q&A Worlds Of Wonder. A site which has Snelling's Art for sale.

BIO
Lisa thinks things up and makes them appear in three dimensions. She is a sculptor and, whether she uses clay or paper or glass or metal, everything she makes is a part of herself. Her work is greatly influenced by music, from Hindemith to Tool, Chopin to Swans. Some of her sculptures are disturbing, some are sad, some funny. Each tells a story. People seem to like the things she makes. She was voted Best Professional Artist by the 1996 World Science Fiction Convention, and received the 1997 Jack R. Gaughn award for Best Emerging Artist. Her work wins accolades and draws crowds everywhere it's shown. Author Neil Gaiman has written seven short stories based on her sculptures and plans to write enough Lisa-inspired pieces to one day be able to jointly release the most disturbing coffee table book of the early 21st century. Several exciting literary projects are in progress, among the stories by the genre's top authors (including Mr. Gaiman), inspired by characters from her ferris wheel - part of a long-term carnival project begun in 1993. She is also currently working on a variety of publishing and fine-art projects and has several motion picture prospects. Lisa has a kind heart and is somewhat dangerous. An unbeatable combination for artistic success.

BIO

Lisa thinks things up and makes them appear in three dimensions. She is a sculptor and, whether she uses clay or paper or glass or metal, everything she makes is a part of herself. Her work is greatly influenced by music, from Hindemith to Tool, Chopin to Swans. Some of her sculptures are disturbing, some are sad, some funny. Each tells a story.

People seem to like the things she makes. She was voted Best Professional Artist by the 1996 World Science Fiction Convention, and received the 1997 Jack R. Gaughn award for Best Emerging Artist. Her work wins accolades and draws crowds everywhere it's shown.

Author Neil Gaiman has written seven short stories based on her sculptures and plans to write enough Lisa-inspired pieces to one day be able to jointly release the most disturbing coffee table book of the early 21st century.

Several exciting literary projects are in progress, among the stories by the genre's top authors (including Mr. Gaiman), inspired by characters from her ferris wheel - part of a long-term carnival project begun in 1993. She is also currently working on a variety of publishing and fine-art projects and has several motion picture prospects.

Lisa has a kind heart and is somewhat dangerous. An unbeatable combination for artistic success.

"First Lesson" Copyright © 1994	"Jester" Copyright © 1994	"Resonant Kiss" Limited Edition Copyright © 1996
"Harlequin Hare" Limited Edition Carousel Figure Copyright © 1996	"Carousel Figure" Copyright © 1996	"Carousel Figure" Copyright © 1996

close-up of slingshot "Here Comes Santa Claus"

Original Mixed Media
Copyright © 1996
Illustrates Neil Gaiman's story
"The Price" Pub 1996
DreamHaven Books
close-up of cat
close-up of dart close-up of pencil

"Brothers by Fate, Killers by Choice"

Illustration for Neil Gaiman Story
11" Tall, Paper Mache
"Only the End of the World Again"
Published 1997
Dream Haven Books

Jester Card Holder

"A Dragon in My Room"

From "Moonbeam Dreams"
Sculptures & Poems based
on Children's Dreams, 1993-95
Open Edition Casting

Questions	Answers
Have you ever done a portrait of notables you've met at conventions? Margo	Hi Margo---I do have one piece in planning---I asked a fan to send me pictures of himself for a juggler. Unless, of course, you count Neil Gaiman's cat, who actually did model for "Here Comes Santa Claus." thanks
simply breath takingly marvelous!!! a jester vampire piece???? Ron, Ukiah, Ca US	Hi Ron---A vampire jester? Where?! Where?! I don't have one, not unless you're using vampire as a metaphor---and I tend toward those occasionally. I'd be interested in knowing which piece shown looks vampiric to you. thanks--
Do you remember the first Jester you ever saw as a child? From whence does your fascination with Harlequins come? Duke, Eurterpe,CA Elysium	Hi Duke---I have a fascination with harlequins? I do remember the first jester I ever saw, and it's a neat story--but too long for the board--and I hesitate to email it to you considering your screen name. It was when I was three or four, and involves ice, scissors, fear and a puppet. I tell it at convention programs sometimes. It's possible that my interest in harlequins began there, but not definite. Thanks
Is it possible that the Pete Clark who wrote in earlier is the Pete Clark who is President of the George Clooney as Batman Fan Club? Do you know? chrypop, Menomonie,WI usa	Hi chrypop---Wow, you're sharp! Yes, he's the one. Pete's a huge G. Clooney fan,and collector so, anything you need to know about George as the dark knight, ask the man. thanks----
Hello Lisa, I was wondering - What is your opinion on the graphic design of contemporary cinema (e.g. the new Batman movie)? Thanks. Pete Clark, Palm Springs,Ca USA	Why, hello Pete. I've always loved Gotham City---and the sculptural and architectural detail didn't disappoint. However, the lingering over design details of the rubber "bat" suits didn't impress me----and, why is it that bat girl's suit had less detailed nipples than the suits of her male counterparts? And, Pete---very funny---watch out---I know where you live.
Where do you get your ideas from? From the people around you, from books or from nature? Shirley, Edmonton, Canada	Hi Shirley--- Ideas? Sometimes I wish I knew, mostly I'm glad I don't. They come from music, dreams, a face I passed this morning or a fragment of childhood tucked away behind something safer. If I knew where the visions came from, I probably wouldn't be doing the art.
Do you begin a new piece of work on paper, with drawings, or do you just "Jump In" and see what develops? John, New York, NY USA	Hi John--- Actually, I never put anything on paper. I draw well, but don't sketch quickly. Typically, I have a backlog of pieces in my head. But, often, to help me "see" the piece better, I sit down between the speakers in my studio, and listen to music I feel will help my vision---or, truthfully, whatever I'm in the mood for. That the pieces come out balanced physically and emotionally is still a mystery to me. I hope it remains that way. Thanks
How did you first become interested in fantastic sculpting? Janice, Chicago, IL USA	I started sculpting just over 7 years ago, although I'd been doing drawings since I can remember. I started reading fantasy and horror as a teenager, so it only follows that I would've begun with that subject matter. My background is in biology, and I love playing with anatomy---changing ordinary human features into fantastical ones, in ways that I believe are possible from that standpoint. thanks---
Hi Lisa--- When's your next convention? Drk Raven	Next I'll be at the World Con in San Antonio---it begins (I believe) on August 28. If all goes there, I'll have a small (48 ft of track) working roller coaster there, of the dark fantasy variety, and will be doing some programming.