Category: Gallery
INKtober 2018: My 31 daily studies of Truman Capote’s IN COLD BLOOD
INKTOBER 2018 “Jake Parker created Inktober in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills and develop positive drawing habits. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year.” [SOURCE] — Imagination, of course, can open any door– turn the key and let the terror…
Custom Hand-Drawn Pet Portraits.
If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. James Herriot To honour pets and to celebrate the joy we receive from them, I am offering 18″ x24″ pet portraits for only $57.00 CAD ($40 USD) Chinamarker and acrylic highlights…
Owl wisdom
Taking a somewhat silent retreat today to regroup and prepare for transitions. Picked up an old sweater (80% merino wool, 20% cashmere) and created these little one inch plus tall baby owls. Perfect for holding in the palm while figuring stuff out. I have always found that sewing and drawing owls is a powerful experience. Stay…
Delightful local Vancouver artist: Amy Tom
I am delighted to introduce an extraordinary Vancouver artist, Amy Tom. I was introduced to her through my friend Anne Banner, owner/curator of Vancouver curiosity shop and paradise: Salmagundi West. Amy’s whimsical and magical style inspires me to no end! Check out her ETSY shop! I create postcards, magnets and art prints reproduced from my…
The most beautiful card in the world.
Today was my last session of the Cultural Identity Project with Laura Mathers Grade 8 class. I am so honoured to have worked with such an incredible group of youth. And what a beautiful surprise to receive this hand done card from the students (24 x 43.5 inches):
Cultural identity project at Byrne Creek Secondary- Gallery #wheatpaste #chinamarker #paint
CULTURAL IDENTITY PORTRAIT PROJECT SESSION 6 OF 7, BYRNE CREEK SCHOOL GR. 8 Recall previous posts about this project: Does wheatpaste work on a ceiling tile? Session 2 of 7 Today we added final touches. 30 Grade 8 students did an extraordinary job on this project. The result illustrates that their true identity lies in connection,…
Unfold your wings as you fall. Drawing on Pain at Espana Gallery Aug 29-Oct 13
Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall. – Ray Bradbury DRAWING ON PAIN Aug 29- Oct 13, 2013 ESPANA GALLERY 689 Abbott Street, Vancouver BC Curator, sales manager: Angie Heintz 778 773 2861 infor@angieheintz.com ARTIST’S STATEMENT: “My painting carries with it the message of pain.” – Frida Kahlo…
Drawing on Pain at Espana Gallery Aug 29-Oct 13: exhibit list
A huge thank you to Angie Heintz and The Espana Gallery and to everyone who attended the August 29, 2013 opening. What a fabulous crowd! Thanks for listening so intently and for your support. Thank you as well to those who provided interviews for the documentary FEAR NO ART w. Patti Henderson. You have all empowered me and I am so…
DRAWING ON PAIN: Aug 29 – Oct 13, 2013 at Espana Gallery, Vancouver BC
DRAWING ON PAIN Aug 29- Oct 13, 2013 Opening August 29, 2013 7-9 PM Espana Gallery 689 Abbott Street Vancouver BC Includes Artist Talk DRAWING ON PAIN exhibits my personal therapeutic process as I utilize art to help me process the difficult challenges I have encountered (and continue to encounter) in my life– such as…
What stays, what goes, what changes. Our ever-evolving wall.
Huge thank you to Brianna Baker, Chrissy Capilano, Dan O’Brien, Zöe Harvey and Warren Nicolson for being part of the latest wheatpaste session at our wall. The first paste ever on our wall July 17, 2012: And today:
A wise man once said that all human activity is a form of play. #Photoshoot
A wise man once said that all human activity is a form of play. And the highest form of play is the search for Truth, Beauty and Love. What more is needed? Should there be a ‘meaning’ as well, that will be a bonus? If we waste time looking for life’s meaning, we may have…
Evolution of a portrait- @syncop
Step 1. Meet Instagram friend in person for first time! Step 2. Take photo Step 3. Gather supplies Step 4. Draw Step 5. Invite subject to paste their portrait on “our wall”! Stay tuned!
Charlotte Free.
Recall: Drawing Deconstruction Discovery of Charlotte Free Endlessly inspiring: Check out: —
Joe Average’s new site! #art #photography
We are SO LUCKY to be able to access more of Joe Average’s work on his new site! Check it out! It’s like drinking a cool glass of clear, clean, beautiful water. Joe Average (born 1957) is a Canadian artist who resides in Vancouver, British Columbia. Diagnosed HIV+ at age 27, Average made the decision to commit the rest of…
Loving my @JPGaultier treasures from @deyoungmuseum thanks to @The_Social_Life!
Check out The Social Life‘s coverage of Gaultier’s show at the de Young Museum: —
ART SHOW at the Cultch: “Cirrus” by @CloudscapeComic and “Audience Portraits” by Suzy Stroet!
I was absolutely delighted to attend the Opening Reception: The Cultch presents “Cirrus” by Cloudscape Comics & “Audience Portraits” by Suzy Stroet! I was so inspired by the maturity and talent of all the artists and the Cultch was glowing with the work. I enjoyed the flow through the space. I need to go back during…
Exquisite portraits by Tony Noh #photography
I asked my colleague (filmmaker/photographer) Tony Noh to capture my students in the style of Rineke Dijkstra. I asked for stark raw sources. He delivered, beautifully. More student portraits by Tony Noh: — —
Evolution of a #wheatpaste portrait: Justine.
I start with an inspiring person and a photo that really draws me in. China Marker of course. Guidelines in orange. Detail in black. Highlights in white acrylic. I encouraged Justine to cut out the portrait when I finished. She will paste it herself in a few days. It thrills me to watch…
Party Girls. Fabulous inkwash series by Emily McMorran
I am delighted to introduce Emily McMorran , my student and artist colleague. I adore her latest series, Party Girls.
New minimalist work by Julian Bowers
These two new pieces by my son, Julian Bowers, are clean, quiet and peaceful, yet they still have the powerful and voracious exploration found in his previous work. Stay tuned for a blog post on Julian’s band Sleuth, as they prep for their trip to New York!
Drawing On 50… journaling series Part 1. Dream collaboration. #SanFrancisco
I’m about to turn fifty. At the stroke of midnight between April 12 and April 13. From now on, I plan to: DREAM BIG, DO BIG and FOLLOW THE FLOW. I’ve got a lot of amazing projects in mind and I am ensuring that each project feeds the other. Each one develops the other. Enhances…
San Francisco Journal: Portrait #6 @annatfabulous
Watching my children grow into spectacular, fulfilled beings pursuing their passions is the greatest feeling. If I ever doubt myself, I just have to remember “wow, look at them. I was part of that.” No matter how others doubted my methods, no matter that my children will have personal struggles as they continue to develop…
San Francisco Journal: Portrait #5 Joseph @killian #deepchats
I will continue to share my incredible weekend in San Francisco (that I spent with my daughter and her friends) through a series of portraits and journal entries over the next week or so. — One of my main reason for traveling to San Francisco was to have deep chats with Joseph. And I’m pleased to say,…
San Francisco Journal: The Tote Bag Book by @jiteshpatel from @SFMOMA
Those of you that know me, know that I love tote bags. LOVE. I have a ton and seem to use every one of them. Yes- I carry way too much stuff. BUT I NEED IT. Or if I don’t, I MAY need it. If there’s an earthquake, and I get stuck for hours, I’ll…
Second Art Sunday at the @RubbleGallery! #charcoal #drawing #arttherapy. Next one Mar 25!
We’re experimenting with a 1-2 times per month art afternoon at the Rubble Gallery and our first one was wonderful! And so was today!!! Thank you, ladies, and Henrik, for a fantastic afternoon and thank you Ari, Quinn, Bryn and the Rubble Gallery for your beautiful space! Let’s let the photos speak for themselves! TAKE…
First Art Sunday at the @RubbleGallery. #charcoal #drawing #theface. Next one Feb 26!
We’re experimenting with a 1-2 times per month art afternoon at the Rubble Gallery and our first one was wonderful! I taught the basics of drawing with charcoal and my students were sponges, inspiring me, each other and themselves with the results! We also worked on some journaling techniques. It’s marvelous to work in a…
Fabulously evolving interactive art piece! I love what you guys add to my art!!!
I prepared this interactive art piece… And the interaction started at the Rubble Gallery during ART HEALS. I LOVE how it’s evolving! Comic strip by Oliver McTavish Wisden: Where will it go next?! Once done, it will be donated to the Rubble Gallery. Thanks to Bryn Vilness for this promo video! Rubble Gallery presents…
Last chance! ART HEALS exhibit open today 11-5 or by appt until Feb 7 @RubbleGallery
In order to help with fundraising efforts, I will be extending the RAFFLE of my piece, MORFAR’S KLASS until my next art event in the Fall. All current raffle ticket holders will be given an extra ticket as a thank you for holding on till then! If you drop by the gallery today and want…