ABOUT ME

Hello! I’m Lydia Francis, a scenic designer, illustrator, and artist based in Minneapolis. I love collaborating with others to tell visual stories in theater, which I find to be a uniquely engaging art form.

When I’m not working on theater projects, I create collages, shadow boxes, and illustrations. I also teach painting, drawing, and collage classes, focusing on step-by-step processes to inspire my students.

Follow me on Instagram for updates on my projects. I’m currently accepting commissions, so if you have an idea, feel free to reach out!

COMMISSIONS OPEN 

Please email me for more information! 

CURRENT PROJECTS/ EMPLOYMENT

Lead Scenic Artist at The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis

Scenic Designer: "Anything Goes" Gustavus Theater and Dance

Chapel Set Design and Decor

"Spider, Spider on the Wall" by Mary Schlichting Published by Wise Ink Creative Publishing, Available on Amazon.com

EDUCATION

MFA in Scenic Design from The University of Maryland

B.A. in Theater Honors and a Minor in Art from Gustavus Adolphus College 2011