On January 15, 2017, I launched the first chapter of the third draft of my experimental graphic novel: Molly- a true crime analysis. Birds have been a recurring theme throughout the work. It is difficult to explain their symbolism fully, but to me they carry messages across space and time. I spent Dec 31,…
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The 100 Herons Art Project: Session 1! And pre-sale!
I am deep in the process of a very personal art project– the 100 Herons Art Project– to answer the call to create art born out of my deep desire to capture the magic of the herons in my neighborhood… “The answer must be, I think, that beauty and grace are performed whether or not…
“The Dead Heron.” #100Herons Art Project
I am between contracts– creatively hustling while applying for new contracts to survive and to be able to provide specially requested arts programming for refugee youth (at no cost to their program). That is what my 100 Herons Art Project is all about. HERON’S MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENCE: aggressive self-determination and self-reliance Check out: I am focusing…
The Heron Feathers: 100 Herons Art Project
THE PROJECT: I am creating of twelve 20″ x 30″ panels depicting a total 100 Herons [between June 14 to July 31, 2017]. For every $25 raised I will draw a heron! THE SPONSORED ART will allow me to develop and provide much-needed FREE ART LESSONS for REFUGEE YOUTH from war-torn countries at a Lower Mainland program in July…
100 HERONS Art Project
THE PROJECT: I am creating of twelve 20″ x 30″ panels depicting a total 100 Herons between June 14 to July 31, 2017. For every $25 raised I will draw a heron! THE SPONSORED ART will allow me to develop and provide FREE ART LESSONS for REFUGEE YOUTH from war-torn countries at a Lower Mainland program. DONATION…
Catacomb of Veils- Burning Man 2016, Part 4 of 4: The Scope
Part 4 of 4: THE SCOPE Catacomb of Veils will be the largest art piece at Burning Man 2016 and one of the largest burned sculptures in the history of the event. Everyone participating in the creation of Catacomb is all-volunteer with a commitment to the transformative power of temporary art. – [SOURCE] Recall: Part…
Catacomb of Veils- Burning Man 2016, Part 3 of 4: The Team
Catacomb of Veils will be the largest art piece at Burning Man 2016 and one of the largest burned sculptures in the history of the event. Everyone participating in the creation of Catacomb is all-volunteer with a commitment to the transformative power of temporary art. – [SOURCE] Recall: Part 1: The Project Part 2: The…
Catacomb of Veils- Burning Man 2016, Part 2 of 4: The Inspiration
Recall Part 1: The Project Catacomb of Veils will be the largest art piece at Burning Man 2016 and one of the largest burned sculptures in the history of the event. Everyone participating in the creation of Catacomb is all-volunteer with a commitment to the transformative power of temporary art. – SOURCE Part 2 of…
Catacomb of Veils – Burning Man 2016, Part 1 of 4: The Project
Something extraordinary is underway in San Francisco: Catacombs of Veils. Catacomb of Veils will be the largest art piece at Burning Man 2016 and one of the largest burned sculptures in the history of the event. Everyone participating in the creation of Catacomb is all-volunteer with a commitment to the transformative power of temporary…
Special sale: Dead Bird Collection- embroidered drawings
I am a BIG BIG fan of symbology, imagery and metaphor. I feed on it like some kind of voracious vampire. As I was collecting a few books from my personal library to donate to our local community mini library, I pulled out an old book I had forgotten about. Oh, how I love…
Stanley Park. Birds. Angel whispers. And Pledge Drive.
I walked around Beaver Lake today. I was infused by the profound beauty of nature. Warm sun. Blossoms. Skunk cabbage. Herons were dancing in the wind above the lake, ducks were courting and playing, chipmunks and squirrels scurrying. Chestnut-backed chickadees and red-breasted nuthatches landed on my hands. I describe the feeling as angel whispers. I took…
I’m raising funds to provide free sock monkey therapy!
I am selling sock monkeys and sock birds on my ETSY site to raise for sock monkey therapy! See selection at: 100% of proceeds go towards me providing free sock monkey therapy workshops for local at risk youth in Vancouver BC Canada! Sock monkey therapy creates a safe space for youth to dialogue while delivering…
#INSPIRE @passionteams’ event is postponed until August 2012! Stay tuned!
UPDATE JUNE 15: The initial date of June 20 has been changed. A new date for August 2012 will be confirmed shortly! Stay tuned! I will continue to prep the interactive art piece and share the process! Prepping an interactive art piece for: I’m planning an 6 x 10 canvas, which participants at the event will…
Gathering inspiration for interactive art piece for @passionteams’ #INSPIRE June 20!
Prepping an interactive art piece for: I will be sharing the process of prepping the piece over the next week. For now, I’m collecting and sketching. Welcome summer with Inspire: An evening of bringing your body, mind, and heart together. Bring your yoga mat, a new journal, favourite pen, and get ready to be inspired. Hear…
Molly, a story of filicide: parents killing their children. #Vancouver #graphicnovel #fundraising @kickstarter @annatfabulous
He brushed the leaves aside and uncovered the most baffling double murder Vancouver has ever had. – The Vancouver Province April 15, 1953 The story here is one of FILICIDE- the act of parents killing their children. Child murder by a parent is an archetypal tragedy, the classic drama. Resnick defines five categories of filicide: altruistic,…