New Illustrations for THE KIP

For the past few months I've been working on illustrations with the fantastic Communications Firm 52 Pick up.  The gig was for a new condo development in the West end called THE KIP.
Their website launched last Wednesday and you can now see all the illos here.

I was really happy with the limited palette in the illos and how the designers matched up the colours in the type treatment. Also love the KIP logo. Very fresh!

Artscape Salon 2014

Some photos from the Artscape Salon this past Wednesday.

It was a very fun night.

 Great crowd enjoying pre dinner cocktails and music at the beautiful Wychwood Barns. 

 Me and AGO's Matthew Teitelbaum (who was also a speaker) in the Green room before dinner. 

 Hi jinks in Green Room with Gary Taxali and Company.

 Opera Singer Ambur Braid's incredible tights and shoes.

Gorgeous diningroom set up in Wychwood barns.

 

 Gulp.

And below some of my favourite guests.

 

 Randi Bergman + Jacquelyn Francis of Fashion magazine

proudly showing off their Tattlys

Adorable couple Alan + Doreen Saskin

I just thought he had the best smile....

 Peter Caldwell and Carolyn Vesley of Ontario Arts Council

Thanks Artscape!

CBC love

Some Twitter love from two of my favourite CBC fellas: Brent Bambury + Matt Galloway.

 

#thrilled #iloveCBCradio #late #3weeksago #betterlatethannever

New Work on One Kings lane

Artscape Salon next Wed May 7th

The Artscape Salon is coming up next Wed May 7th.

 I'm again participating as one of the featured salon guests.

Whoops my head is cut off. :-)

he he.

There's a fantastic list of guests this year including Principal dancer of the National Ballet of Canada Sonia Rodriguez, Actor David Sutcliffe Fine artist + Illustrator Gary Taxali, Director of the AGO Matthew Teitelbaum and musician Maylee Todd. (and me... with a full head!)

The evening:
During the cocktail hour you'll mix and mingle, and have a chance to purchase art + auction items. Next, while you dine on a fantastic 4 course menu, the 20 speakers will move from table to table in a speed-dating-like format (ooh ahh)  igniting conversations with all guests about topics at the intersection of art and the city.

Next Wed May 7th

6pm - 10pm

Artscape Wychwood Barns

It's gonna be fun. Watcha waiting for? 

Buy tickets here.

New Eloise print

My new Eloise print is now complete.

She was printed on two different papers: 

 Eloise printed on Cream Somerset paper. 

This paper has a lovely weight (300 GSM) and has a great texture and deckle edge.

 Eloise printed on White BFK Rives paper. 

This paper also has a very good weight (270 GSM) with a smooth finish and deckle edge.

 This photo gives a good idea of the deckle edge.

Eloise measures 9" x 12"

She is part of an edition of 40 and is numbered and signed. 

She is 150.00 and is available now in my shop.

Below are some process shots.

 Mixing the orange ink for Eloise purse.
(trying to match it to the print out)

 Print after Pass 1 (grey) and Pass 2 (orange) are completed

 Registering (figuring out the placement) of the 3rd pass with the acetate.

Applying the black ink to the screen for the final pass.

Completed print!

Globe and Mail: My favourite Room

In yesterday's Globe and Mail my livingroom appeared in Deidre's Kelly's My favourite room column. You can read the online version here.

This photo originally appeared in Covet Garden magazine.
Thanks to Co-editors Lynda Felton + Jessica Reid for styling the room and Jodi Pudge for taking such a gorgeous shot.

If you'd like to see the rest of my home (and a bunch of other really interesting + creative spaces) you outta pick up a copy of Covet Garden!  You can buy here or here.

Uppercase magazine: Special Surface Design issue

The latest issue of Uppercase magazine is out and it's a great one.

It's a Special Surface Design issue and includes interviews with all the big names in the surface design world:  Michelle Bencsko of Cloud9 fabrics, Marie Perkins of Print and Pattern, Stephen Fraser of Spoonflower, Victorine Lamothe of Te Neues* (who I just worked for - yay) and the always inspiring Lotta Jandotter. If you're interested in breaking into the world of pattern and design this issue is a must.

Issue 21 also includes a gallery of 100 surface designers. Below is my inclusion. 

*My boxed note cards for Te Neues will be out in June. 

They're called Victorian birdies and I'm looking forward to sharing them with you. 

Cards for Urban Graphic

My Tweed Brogue image was licensed to Urban Graphic in the UK as a greeting card. It's part of the Toasted range. Happy to be part of this fun, Design led greeting card company.

New watercolour piece: Pink tufted couch

This new watercolour piece Pink tufted couch is now available as a giclee print from One Kings Lane.

Happy Client with Empty Belly print

A happy client sent me this photo of her newly reno'd kitchen with my framed Empty Belly print.
Isn't her kitchen great?
I love to see these in situ shots - so don't hesitate to send along your own!
ps. You can buy Empty Belly in my shop here.

Artscape Arts Market

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the Artscape Arts Market last Thursday. Was great to see you.  
Extra special thanks to Alan Forsyth + Tim Lam. Your ultra enthusiasm + support is always so appreciated. xox
Below a few pics of the evening.

 Christie of Artscape with my Marnie print

 A very confidant Tate rockin the Tattlys!

 Mandy - one of my favourite people.

(and a peek at Covet Garden magazine)

 Kristin + Chris

Claudine + Bill

Artscape Arts Market this Thursday

I'll be selling prints and artist proofs this Thursday March 20th.

Come tour Artscape's latest Building: Artscape Youngplace (former Givins Shaw school)

and celebrate the first day of Spring. 

#Hopeitwon'tsnow

Hope to see you there!

In good company...

Today I was included in the Canadian Design Resource's list of 30 of Canada's Best illustrators. 
You can see the full list here. Thanks CDR!

New sketch: French martini woman

New Bouquet drawing inspired by Coriander Girl

I am longing for Spring so decided to draw some flowers today.

For inspiration I turned to a photo of a gorgeous rustic bouquet created

by local florist Alison Westlake of Coriander Girl.

Here is the gorgeous photo by Trish Papadakos that inspired my drawing. 

As you can see I recreated a lot of the flowers + leaves in the photo but changed the container.

(Artistic license!)