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I am an award-winning illustrator since the 1980's residing in Manhattan continuing on in Mystic, CT and now in Vero Beach, FL. Because i excel in drawing ( painting and airbrush as well) i have had a versatile career and have worked with top creatives in the field. I was recognized by the Society of Illustrators as most published New York Times illustrator and also for pioneering diversity in my art work early on. Working for mainstream magazines, newspapers and publishing I remain a strident professional who understands client relationships and deadlines. I was formally represented by Morgan Gaynin in New York, NY.…I am an award-winning illustrator since the 1980's residing in Manhattan continuing on in Mystic, CT and now in Vero Beach, FL. Because i excel in drawing ( painting and airbrush as well) i have had a versatile career and have worked with top creatives in the field. I was recognized by the Society of Illustrators as most published New York Times illustrator and also for pioneering diversity in my art work early on. Working for mainstream magazines, newspapers and publishing I remain a strident professional who understands client relationships and deadlines. I was formally represented by Morgan Gaynin in New York, NY.

Lisa Adams

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I am an award-winning illustrator since the 1980's residing in Manhattan continuing on in Mystic, CT and now in Vero Beach, FL. Because i excel in drawing ( painting and airbrush as well) i have had a versatile career and have worked with top creatives in the field. I was recognized by the Society of Illustrators as most published New York Times illustrator and also for pioneering diversity in my art work early on. Working for mainstream magazines, newspapers and publishing I remain a strident professional who understands client relationships and deadlines. I was formally represented by Morgan Gaynin in New York, NY.…I am an award-winning illustrator since the 1980's residing in Manhattan continuing on in Mystic, CT and now in Vero Beach, FL. Because i excel in drawing ( painting and airbrush as well) i have had a versatile career and have worked with top creatives in the field. I was recognized by the Society of Illustrators as most published New York Times illustrator and also for pioneering diversity in my art work early on. Working for mainstream magazines, newspapers and publishing I remain a strident professional who understands client relationships and deadlines. I was formally represented by Morgan Gaynin in New York, NY.

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I am an award-winning illustrator since the 1980’s residing in Manhattan continuing on in Mystic, CT and now in Vero Beach, FL. Because i excel in drawing ( painting and airbrush as well) i have had a versatile career and have worked with top creatives in the field. I was recognized by the Society of Illustrators as most published New York Times illustrator and also for pioneering diversity in my art work early on. Working for mainstream magazines, newspapers and publishing I remain a strident professional who understands client relationships and deadlines. I was formally represented by Morgan Gaynin in New York, NY.

Skills

Book Illustration

Editorial Illustration

Character Design

Branding

Experience Level

Book Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Intermediate

Branding

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Business Owner / Illustration Studio at Self-Employed / Lisa Adams Illustration Studio

January 1, 1980 - Present

Owner of a freelance illustration studio with a client list including major publications (New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, The New Yorker, Boston Globe, Washington Post) and publishers; specializes in editorial and book illustration; ongoing portrait work and collaborations for diverse clients.

Illustrator at Common Ground Magazine (Community Association Institute)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Ongoing illustrator for industry leader portraits for the Background section, contributing portraits and visual content for magazine features.