When my parents decided to have kids, I think my Dad was hoping we would one day become athletes, doctors or lawyers. He got artists instead. Now for a man that lived and breathed soccer the way he did, I’m sure this was initially a disappointment. As the years ticked by, however, it became very … Continue reading Creative Siblings
Hey Everyone! This month’s Canada 150 illustration provided a challenge I haven’t yet encountered. Ontario is the first province in my series that didn’t have an official animal. If you’re Canadian, you’re probably trying to hold back your shock and amazement that one of the first official provinces of this great country, didn’t manage to … Continue reading Canada 150 – Loyal She Began Thus She Remains
It's not a new practice for artists to draw their idols. The staggering amount of fan art found on the internet is a clear indication of that. We seem to have a fascination with recreating the image of someone who inspires us. Why would we do that when a photo would suffice? I'm not sure … Continue reading Drawing Our Idols
We are more alike in this world than we are unalike. We are resilient and yet fragile. We all feel joy, and we all feel pain. When a loved one is diagnosed with a disease, whether terminal or treatable, it stops us in our tracks and abruptly puts things in a perspective we had hoped we … Continue reading Edmonton Brain Tumor Walk
Hey Everyone! Originally I was going in alphabetical order, but I didn't think it was right to move on to the Atlantic provinces without finishing out the prairies. I'm really glad I made that decision because Saskatchewan has some beautiful imagery to work with. If this is the first post you are seeing in this series, you … Continue reading Canada 150 – From Many Peoples Strength
Hey Everyone! It's important to admit when you have an obsession and one of mine happens to be with colored pencils. On a recent trip to Costco, I came across a set of 24 Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor colored pencils for a steal of a deal, so how could I not purchase them?! I mean they were … Continue reading Lyra Rembrandt vs Prismacolor Premier Review
