Lisa Kercher

Book Report Zine

4 minute read Raise your hand if you loved book reports as a child. 🤚 Related, I have always wanted to be in a Book Club. I’ve had a few “false starts”, let’s call them. A Vegan Book Club back in 2015, and a virtual Book Club with Ritchie Community League in 2021 I think.ContinueContinue reading “Book Report Zine”

Big Ideas: Side Quests

2 minute read The theme of this one is: “it’s important to try lots of different things!” Way back in the spring of 2024, I got it in my head to host a walking tour of all the murals in my neighbourhood. I could count 10+ just in my head, so I figured it wouldContinueContinue reading “Big Ideas: Side Quests”

Art On The Go

3 minute read Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to get advice from a beginner. Like “I tried this because I have no idea what I’m doing, but it actually worked out! Yay!” I want to see the learning stage, the figuring out and fiddling along. Expert advice is good and all, butContinueContinue reading “Art On The Go”

Casserole Friends

3 minute read First, I am sure you are asking yourself “what are casserole friends?” This is something that I came up with when my mom was sick in 2024. I was chatting with the folks in Accountability Club I think –bless them for the support they gave me in my grief– or maybe myContinueContinue reading “Casserole Friends”

Cheap and Easy Art Journal Backgrounds

5 minute read My art journal is a “junk journal”, which for me means that I use a lot of scraps and throwaway items in here. In particular, the core pages of the book are made from random sheets of paper. Posters, mail, a program from a conference — paper that would otherwise go inContinueContinue reading “Cheap and Easy Art Journal Backgrounds”

12 Creepy Books to Read for Halloween

In honour of the pagan new year, I’ve got a few book recommendations for you to read as we approach Samhain. The veil is thinner between the worlds, and the likelihood of encounter a goblin or ghoul is high. Why not fully embrace the season and curl up with one of these spinge-tinglers? I’ve organizedContinueContinue reading “12 Creepy Books to Read for Halloween”

Zine Fest

4 minute read One of my goals for 2025 was to “table” at a creative event. Enter Zine Fest, hosted by Zine and Heard, an opportunity for youth-in-care to sell their creative wares with the support of their community. Now, you may be thinking, Lisa you are not a youth in care, and that isContinueContinue reading “Zine Fest”