Recall I participated in THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2011! I just got the notice that my sketchbook is now online! View it here: To join THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2012 go to:
Month: June 2011
Art event feedback from Sara… I’m grateful for these lovely words!
To read the first post-event blog post go to : POST-MORTEM: POSITIVE
Julia Kozlov and The INSIDE OUT PROJECT at ‘heroes with heART’ art event June 23!
The fabulous Julia Kozlov will be doing the INSIDE OUT PROJECT at my interactive art event on June 23! Here’s her explanation about it: I will be setting up a Inside Out Vancouver portrait taking corner at the event on June 23rd. Inside Out Vancouver is an extension of JR’s global Inside Out campaign which…
Ryan Dunn.
Jackass truly got my kids and I through some of the most difficult times of our lives. I am so grateful for that ultimate anti-depressant/shock therapy. Love you, Ryan. This post dedicated to Anna, Julian and Mia.
Previews of portraits I started of the stylists and my muses for “ART HAIRAPY” June 26 @SukisSalon
In partnership with SUKI’s, and hosted by Chad Francouer , my Sunday June 26, 2011 interactive art event: Art Hairapy at Suki’s on 16th and Granville, Vancouver BC! The night is combined with Suki’s annual apprentice soirée and will feature a hair show, DJ, bar, live body painting etc! The hair show starts at 6:30! COST: $5 at the door (proceeds to…
The most beautiful book cover, ever. Eichenberg’s ‘Jane Eyre’ (1943)
This beautiful edition of Jane Eyre (Random House, 1943) was found in Fort Langley on June 5th! I’ll let the images speak for themselves. Artist: Fritz Eichenberg THE COVER: INTERIOR SAMPLES:
Kat’s portrait tutorial PART 3 of 8: Draw with your eyes closed #braingym
Recall: PART 1: DOODLE WITH RED OR ORANGE Recall: PART 2: DRAW WITH YOUR NON-DOMINANT HAND Still using simple newsprint and a china marker, close your eyes and draw a face as you see it in your mind’s eye. NO PEEKING! Draw for 2-5 minutes, eyes closed, running your china marker along the imagined face. The…
Finish this portrait of @RebeccaRaw and @TommyD as Frida and Diego on June 23rd! Win a Frida sock monkey!
June 23rd art event hosted by Rebecca Rawlinson and Tommy D! Those of you that know me know that there is no more influential artist on me than Frida Kahlo… Win a Frida Kahlo sock monkey made by me at the art event!!!
Peter, Syren, Mia and teaser #4 featuring Tracey Bell! June 23 art event!
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The stunning Velvet Steele as subject at the interactive portrait event June 23
Not only am I about fun, but I am also into community activism as co-founder of WEAVE (West Enders Against Violence Everywhere) I help deal with issues of violence and crime. But hey!! I am not just about the FETISH/VISUALBDSM element; I love to travel. dinner out, the theatre, art shows and pretty much…
Meet @FredAboutTown on June 23rd at my art event and finish his portrait!
Fred Lee’s fabulous sense of humour and unique style makes him our ‘Man About Town.’ The Social Butterfly steps out with Rick Cluff every Monday morning on CBC Radio One’s The Early Edition to share all Vanhattan’s A-list happenings, red carpet parties, must-attend galas and fabulous fundraisers. Fred’s weekly social column ‘Fred UnLEEshed’ appears…
Suicide/ suicide attempts- talk about it.
I was struck by this 4+ min TED Talk today about the importance of dialogue around suicide. I’ve been touched (we all have) by suicide in a variety of ways and I have struggles with how to handle it. One friend committed suicide after years of a debilitating illness and I get sick at the…
ART HAIRAPY June 26th! Apprentice-soiree/ interactive portrait event! @SukisSalon
In partnership with SUKI’s, and hosted by Chad Francouer , my Sunday June 26, 2011 interactive art event: Art Hairapy at Suki’s on 16th and Granville, Vancouver BC! The night is combined with Suki’s annual apprentice soirée and will feature a hair show, DJ, bar, live body painting etc! The hair show starts at 6:30! Finish portraits of the fabulous stylists at Suki’s…
Kat’s portrait tutorial PART 2 of 8: Draw with your non-dominant hand #braingym
Recall: PART 1: DOODLE WITH RED OR ORANGE Part 2: Draw a face (from life or from photo) using your non-dominant hand. Do not cheat! This is great brain-gym and forces you to let go of preconceptions and fears. Relax and have fun! I’m using my left hand in this exercise. The drawing style…
Kat’s portrait tutorial PART 1 of 8: Doodle with red or orange. Celebrate @drawingday!
In celebration of WORLD DRAWING DAY, I’m posting my portrait tutorial! Let’s start with PART 1! You’ll need paper (I’m using newsprint today), any light colored drawing medium– e.g. pencil, crayon, pastel (I’m using red and brown china marker– my favorite medium), a subject– live model or several photos (e.g. from a magazine etc). When I start…