I went to UCLA and studied studio art. I thought I was going to be a gallery painter, photographer, or ceramicist. Then, when I graduated, that didn’t happen immediately. I didn’t suddenly get solo shows in Chelsea, and I realized that is actually kind of difficult to break into. Lisa Hanawalt Read Quote
My family always ate dinner at the table, and we would chat about our day while eating. My parents like to have a few glasses of wine and linger after the meal is over, peeling oranges for dessert while talking. It’s lovely. Lisa Hanawalt Read Quote
I think the price of the food can totally alter the perception of it. If I know something is expensive and the ambience is fancy, the food just invariably tastes a little better – and I feel like I’m getting away with something. But I’m also bored by most ‘fancy’ food. Lisa Hanawalt Read Quote
I think that even at my most anxious, if I have a job to do or a role to fill, I know on some level I can step up and complete it. I mean, I’m probably not going to go bungee jumping anytime soon… but pushing myself to weather some discomfort now and then feels healthy. Lisa Hanawalt Read Quote
The social aspects of food are really important to me – my favourite food-related memories are meals I’ve shared with my family and friends. Posting Instagram pictures of your food and then seeing your friends comment on it is just a modern form of that kinship. Lisa Hanawalt Read Quote
I’m not a vegetarian, but while I don’t want to defend it, I try to be mindful about the amount of animal products I consume. I eat a lot of vegan meals at home, and I’m okay with paying more for higher quality meat and eggs as a tax. Lisa Hanawalt Read Quote
When I look at my childhood art, it’s the same. It’s animals dressed up as people in patterned clothing. It basically looked like concept art for ‘BoJack.’ It’s kind of uncanny. Lisa Hanawalt Read Quote
I have existential worries inside of me, but I don’t always know how to express them all the time. Lisa Hanawalt Read Quote
