I think about the wall often. Many ask me about it. It no longer exists. But lives on in my heart. My new friend, Chrissy
Tag: Street Art
My Frida hung there…
I love the evolution of the street art creative process- the pasting of original art and letting it go into the world… Like the journey of
Williams Lake/ Punky Lake Summer 2016 Art Camp Diary- Part 6: the photographer
Recall: Preview Part 1: Preparation Part 2: Travel Part 3: Art Camp Day 1 Part 4: Art Camp Day 2 Part 5: Art Camp Day
Williams Lake/ Punky Lake Summer 2016 Diary- Part 5: Day 3 Celebration
Recall: Preview Part 1: Preparation Part 2: Travel Part 3: Art Camp Day 1 Part 4: Art Camp Day 2 — Part 5: Punky Lake
Williams Lake/ Punky Lake Summer 2016 Diary- Part 4: Day 2 The Wall
Recall: Part 3- Day 1 Today: Williams Lake/ Punky Lake Summer 2016 Diary- Part 4: Day 2 The Wall It doesn’t take long to make
72-hour pledge drive to revive the 119 East Cordova Street Art Wall!
I need to raise some funds quickly and what better way than to dive right into my 2016 commitment to reviving the joy of street
Personalized One-of-a-kind Paper Dresses
Personalized paper dresses in MY signature style and YOUR chosen theme! HAND DRAWN HAND SEWN ORIGINAL ART WITH EMBROIDERY DETAILS UPCYCLED/RECYCLED — CONTACT ME at britakatarina@gmail.com TO CUSTOM
My Dress Hangs There. One of a kind Frida Kahlo portrait paper dress.
UPDATE: May 2, 2015 1:48 PM- DRESS IS SOLD! It will be worn at the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit exhibit! THANK
The Alpha Secondary School heART Project Sessions 1-4 of 6
The Alpha Secondary School heART Project Youth-run initiative using the vehicle of street art to address social and emotional intelligence and life- and transferable skills,
Valentine’s portrait sale! Hand-drawn portraits ONLY $40 CAD until Feb 8 midnight
Valentine’s Portrait Sale! ONLY $40 CAD per portrait Regular price ranges from $100-$300 ENDS MIDNIGHT PT Feb 8, 2015 Drawn in my signature street art style using
Inside Out: youth empowerment, peer to peer interaction and community connections.
I am so excited to be part of this incredible project inspired by my hero JR: MOUNTAINSIDE SECONDARY: Inside Out Project: Own Your Journey Youth-run
Join the ‘100 Faces’ Street Art Project for instalment 1 of my graphic novel.
Molly, my graphic novel, is not just an illustrated work of creative non-fiction, nor is it simply about one cold case- it is a Vancouver story.
Art is not about the finished product but about the creative process.
INTERACTIVE ART Art is a powerful tool to facilitate connection and healing. For me, art is not about the finished product but about the creative process.
Flour, water, sugar. China markers and newsprint. Plus some youth. Perfect combo!
Latest gallery of wheatpaste sessions with Intersections Media Opportunities for Youth Society and Byrne Creek Secondary! All my street art projects are inspired by JR
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
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?
Cultural Identity Portrait Project Session 2 of 7, Byrne Creek School Gr. 8
No matter what the end goal, it’s witnessing, sharing and experiencing the creative process that drives me.
It has been a beautiful fight. Still is. – Bukowski
“Lighting new cigarettes, pouring more drinks. It has been a beautiful fight. Still is.” – Charles Bukowski
Does wheatpasting work on a ceiling tile? Hmmm…
I will be facilitating a really exciting Cultural Portrait pilot project at a local high school in a couple of weeks. The plan is for
To mark our one year anniversary at @bypoststreet, we launch a new crowdsourcing campaign on @indiegogo!
@bypoststreet was first conceived on Feb 12, 2013. In a year, my daughter and I have created three limited edition t-shirt collections, hosted several successful art events
Evolution of a #wheatpaste. Portrait of @ThaneKoi, one year later
What is the point of a piece that is meant to be temporary? Work that is impermanent reminds us that nothing in life is permanent,
The wheatpaste wall at YouthCO!
Making a painting in a studio can be a bit stifling at times, but when you add the street installation element to it, it begins
For such the angels go … And uniforms of Snow. #streetart w @mediaforyouth
We trust in plumed procession For such the angels go – Rank after Rank, with even feet – And uniforms of Snow. ~Emily Dickinson Anyone
My Frida Hangs There. #streetart #sfo
Frida Angel pasted at 18th and Valencia. A taste of my incredible San Francisco trip for by post street. Thank you to SF for a
The soul, fortunately, has an interpreter- in the eye. #streetart
The soul, fortunately, has an interpreter – often an unconscious but still a faithful interpreter – in the eye. ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
What stays, what goes, what changes. Our ever-evolving wall. #streetart #downtowneastside
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
JR and Swoon: my #wheatpaste heroes
The original inspiration: JR, a French street artist, uses his camera to show the world its true face. He makes his audacious TED Prize wish:
The art is on the wall. Latest updates.
My daughter and I [wearing our by post street tees] as featured on the cover of WE Vancouver! For complete article go to: POST NO
“The Wall” and @bypoststreet = tickets to @gimmethelootnow in #NYC thanks to @MilkStudios
@bypoststreet won tickets to the new movie, Gimme the Loot, as part of an INSTAGRAM challenge! http://gimmethelootmovie.com/ The latest session at THE WALL: Josh Langston
Street art and fashion- a collaborative affair. Photographer Kali Banner, designer Michelle Leung
RECENT PHOTOSHOOT AT “THE WALL” Clothing Designer: Michelle Leung Photographer: Kali Banner Editor: Steven Roste Model: Eugenie Lin
The wall. Checking in. Loving the subtle changes. #streetart
Check out more about Carolyn Spencer
“Let us go, through certain half-deserted streets.” Witnessing the deterioration. #streetart #downtowneastside
Let us go then, you and I, When the evening is spread out against the sky Like a patient etherised upon a table; Let us
“Walk your own path.” Portrait of Jordan. #tattoos #streetart
Simple one of my favorite people. Jordan H.
Dec 24: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. Mary Kate and Ashley ft. @jasonmatlo and @NICEPKG
DEC 24: Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X JASON MATLO & PKG — I am so excited to have collaborated with THE SOCIAL
Dec 23: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. #portrait of @annadellorusso ft.my advent portraits!
DEC 23: Anna Dello Russo TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X KAT THORSEN Choices (originals are 12″ x 18″ on newsprint): 1. Alexander Wang 2. Derek Blasberg
Dec 22: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. #portrait of #KateMoss ft.@Mimi_Chica
DEC 22: Kate Moss TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X MIMI CHICA — I am so excited to collaborate with THE SOCIAL LIFE, Anna T Fabulous and Joshua D
Dec 21: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. #portrait of @cocorocha ft.@CotteDArmes
DEC 21: Coco Rocha TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X COTTE D’ARMES — I am so excited to collaborate with THE SOCIAL LIFE, Anna T Fabulous and Joshua D
Dec 20: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. #portrait of @joansmalls ft. Dean Accessories
DEC 20: Joan Smalls TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X DEAN ACCESSORIES — I am so excited to collaborate with THE SOCIAL LIFE, Anna T Fabulous and Joshua D
Dec 19: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. #portrait of @karliekloss ft. @Sephora
DEC 19: Karlie Kloss TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X SEPHORA — I am so excited to collaborate with THE SOCIAL LIFE, Anna T Fabulous and Joshua D Langston on #24daysofTSL!
Dec 18: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. #portrait of @lindseywixson ft. @skullcandy
DEC 18: Lindsey Wixson TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X SKULL CANDY — I am so excited to collaborate with THE SOCIAL LIFE, Anna T Fabulous and Joshua D
Dec 17: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. #portrait of Charlotte Free ft. @nailsinc
DEC 17: Charlotte Free TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X NAIL INC — I am so excited to collaborate with THE SOCIAL LIFE, Anna T Fabulous and Joshua D
Dec 16: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. #portrait of @Caradelevingne ft. #SFO mug and gift card!
DEC 16: Cara Delevingne TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X STARBUCKS — I am so excited to collaborate with THE SOCIAL LIFE, Anna T Fabulous and Joshua D Langston on #24daysofTSL!
Dec 15: @The_Social_Life’s #24daysofTSL w. #portrait of @NaomiCampbell ft. @KatThorsen
DEC 15: Naomi Campbell TO ENTER GO TO #24DAYOFTSL X KAT THORSEN CHECK OUT: THE SOCIAL LIFE HITS THE STREETS — I am so excited to collaborate
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
Just a casual tête-à-tête between @manrepeller and @JoshuaDLangston!
Josh Langston just sat with Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller for an interview for The Social Life and I could not be more excited! I just interviewed
“I am art.” #streetart wall builds connections in the #downtowneastside
As our streetart wall grows, we are building connections with the local community, enjoying audience as we paint, inviting others to join. We are building
“For the yellow smoke that slides along the street.” #streetart
Nancy Kirkpatrick‘s beautiful photos of today’s street art session: Check out more of our street art at PORTRAITS/STREET ART
Latest portraits: Carlee, Josh, Quentin. #wheatpaste prep
Anticipating a big wheatpaste/streetart session next week, and collecting together all the latest pieces. “I have always lived my life in
Anticipating TS Eliot #wheatpaste collaboration with Matt Roy, @spellcheque #preview
My inspirational friend, Matthew (Matt) Roy, author, foodie, extraordinary/profound human- has created a wheatpaste series on TS Eliot. I will be pasting the series in Vancouver
Stay tuned for art event news tied in to the portrait project!
I am in pre-production stage re: arranging an interactive art event tied into the portrait project! If you’ve been to one of my events, you know
Order your street art style portrait!
Many have been asking how they can get a street art portrait done by me!!! Now you can sign up here via my ETSY shop
Now you can order a portrait! #Streetart #blitz!
Many have been asking how they can get a street art portrait done by me!!! Now you can sign up here via my ETSY shop
STREET ART: Europe sticker series. #fashion
The Social Life made a special street art request as they travel through Europe! I supplied them with sticker versions of my fashion portrait/interpretation series:
#Tearsheets, #Streetart, #Vancouver and @VanRagazine!
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
A morning of street art- visually on the radio with @nxnwcbc!
Portraits, including Rochelle, getting ready! My students [at Intersections Media– a program I run with my brother, filmmaker Fred Thorsen] and I spent a wonderful morning
Charlotte Free.
Recall: Drawing Deconstruction Discovery of Charlotte Free Endlessly inspiring: Check out: —
Portraits move us, connect us, pull out stories #streetart
In my street art portraits, I draw people I know, people in my social media circle, people who draw me in (pardon the pun), people
STREET ART: beauty in the deterioration part 3 #wheatpaste
I walked the alley at Main and Cordova today, like I usually do on my lunch break to air out my dog… I was surprised
OMG! Fabulous @YouTube art series: @PBSOffBook
The Art of Glitch The Worlds of Viral Video The Art of Logo Design Seeing Beyond the Human Eye The Evolution of 8-bit Art The
