Then did another one on myself, this time the right thigh:
And yesterday, finally on someone else. Thank you Carolyn for being so brave! She wanted it big, so I drew it on freehand and made it SIZE LARGE. It’s crude and amateur, but I loved doing it and so honored that Carolyn insisted!
Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy Kirkpatrick
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 no time to live — or to play.
– Arthur C. Clarke
From lt. to rt.: Larissa, Justin (seated), Sabrina, Jan, Iván (seated), Josh. Photo by Nancy Kirkpatrick
Yesterday, I gathered a group of eclectic individuals for an afternoon of play in the studio. As you know by now, I am pretty preoccupied with THE PORTRAIT. I love impromptu photoshoots as they feed my need to study the human face. And, heck, photoshoots are so damn fun!
Enjoy these inspiring moments!
Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy Kirkpatrick
Photo by Maryellen GroundwaterPhoto by Maryellen GroundwaterPhoto by Maryellen GroundwaterPhoto by Maryellen GroundwaterPhoto by Maryellen GroundwateriPhone capture by Kat ThorsenPhoto by Maryellen GroundwaterPhoto by Maryellen Groundwater
Video captures by Jodie Chisholm
Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Maryellen GroundwateriPhone capture by Kat ThorsenPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickiPhone capture by Kat ThorsenPhoto by Nancy Kirkpatrick
Clothing creation & modification from recycled fabrics into original unique clothing pieces that are a reflection of major influences in pop culture, and also influenced by past – present – and future fashion market trends…
Photo by Maryellen Groundwater
He was always cold, but the land of gold seemed to hold him like a spell; Though he’d often say in his homely way that “he’d sooner live in hell.”
On a Christmas Day we were mushing our way over the Dawson trail. Talk of your cold! through the parka’s fold it stabbed like a driven nail.
– Robert Service
Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickMaryellen and Josh. Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Maryellen GroundwaterPhoto by Maryellen GroundwaterPhoto by Nancy Kirkpatrick
December 3, 2012 was an evening of collaboration as Jocelyn Louise and Jay Fisher recreated 1947 and main characters from my graphic novel as they were photographed by the extraordinary photographer, Rick Legal, and as the entire process was documented by photographer and colleague, Nancy Kirkpatrick.
The book will include text, illustration, photography, street art, primary sources, documentation and collaboration.
Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickJay and Jocelyn. Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Katarina ThorsenRick Legal. Photo by Nancy Kirkpatrick.Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Julian BowersPhoto by Katarina ThorsenPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Katarina Thorsen“November 6, 1947” Photo by Katarina Thorsen
I have been a fan of Rick Legal’ work for a long time and it is such an honor to have his work appear in my book. As I write this, he is in the process of editing his images. Here is a sneak peek:
Photo by Rick Legal
Jocelyn Louise. Photo by Rick Legal
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**NEXT STEP: MIND MAPPING THE STRUCTURE OF THE BOOK**
Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickJocelyn Louise as Molly. Styled by Jay Fisher.
As our streetart wall grows, we are building connections with the local community, enjoying audience as we paint, inviting others to join.
Ava adds to the wall.AvaPhoto by Nancy Kirkpatrick
We are building dialogue around the “portrait.” We are building relationships and locals are asking to have their photos taken and portraits done as they enjoy the empowerment we all feel when being seen and being heard.
And speaking of community, make sure to check out:
Huge thank you to V-Rag Magazine, Cole Johnston and Matthew Roy for an amazing article in the SEPTEMBER 2012 issue and for the honor of appearing in this wonderful publication!
Vancouver’s Gay Arts & Culture Rag V-Rag is a free monthly publication available in shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and salons around the West End, Downtown, East Van, Main St, Kits, UBC, etc.
V-Rag is Vancouver’s gay arts and culture rag. They exist as an alternative to what is currently available to the gay and lesbian community of Vancouver: something that’s fun, entertaining, energetic and sexy. Each month they talk about events, music, film, entertainment, fashion, nightlife and local personalities. It’s the ultimate source of info on what’s new and fresh in gay and lesbian culture.
Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing.And even if you don’t come up with a picture to cure world poverty you canmake someone smile while they’re having a piss.
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.
Is it GUERILLA ART if you’re openly squealing with laughter?!
Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickSPECTACULAR monster series by Maryellen Groundwater. Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickSPECTACULAR monster series by Maryellen Groundwater. Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickPride tree by the beautiful and inimitable Nancy. Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickJosh, Rebecca. The colors! Photo by Nancy Kirkpatrick
Captured moments:
Maryellen prepping her pastingsNancy prepping her pieceMonster series by MaryellenPrepping my dead birds.
Paparazzi!
By Maryellen GroundwaterPerfect placement for Maryellen’s piece!
Dustin adding a bird to where his face used to be.Megan is missing. Or her portrait is.Megan adding a bird to the spot.All that is left of Maryellen’s piece is a little tree.Maryellen’s latest masterpiece finds the perfect spot.By Maryellen Groundwater
Here I am drawing a live portrait of “Kim.” Photographer: Nancy Kirkpatrick
Cut it out:
Add detail:
Find the right spot:
Emily McMorran and Maryellen Groundwater attaching “Kim.” I love how the background matched the original image.Photo by Nancy Kirkpatrick
An assortment of delicious moments from the past week:
Anna T Fabulous! Photographer: Megan LowPhotographer: Nancy Kirkpatrick
Emily McMorran
Emily McMorran, Nancy Kirkpatrick and Maryellen Groundwater prepping portrait of Nancy.Travis Hengg wheatpasting Nancy. Photo by Nancy Kirkpatrick
Travis Hengg is my hero!Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickTravis re-pasting Megan’s portraitPhoto by Megan LowDustin Whymark checking is he can remove his portrait!Maryellen prepping her drawing. Photo by Nancy Kirkpatrick
Jacqueline G. China marker portrait on newsprint by Katarina Thorsen. Pasted by Travis Hengg. Photo by Nancy Kirkpatrick.
Glorious day with my students and colleague, Nancy Kirkpatrick, at Intersections Media Opportunities for Youth Society! Lots of projects in the works that we’ll be sharing shortly.
But for now…
Part of our day was spent on a photoshoot and I was so inspired by the photos of Jacqueline that I just had to draw her.
Jacqueline, Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickJacqueline, photo by Nancy Kirkpatrick
Smith, K. (2007) The Guerilla Art Kit, New York, NY: Princeton Architectural Press
Travis applying my drawing with wheatpaste. Photo by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Nancy KirkpatrickPhoto by Emily McMorranScreenshot from video by Maryellen Groundwater