I did a new interview with Filip of Toronto blog YouNxt. It was fun chatting about childhood, my MGMT illustration and dream illustration jobs. Read the interview.
I illustrated this privately commissioned cook book cover commemorating Marlene in her favourite embellished denim jacket. Twas a pleasure working on this and I had fun doodling organic abstract shapes – it may just be my new favourite thing! Details below:
Thanks to Lisa Ng of The Hip & Urban Girl’s Guide for featuring me as girl of the week! I first met Lisa at one of my portrait drawing events at The Bay where she was Dj’ing. Her bubbly energy and fun playlist made the event. In this new interview, I talk about who inspires me, my fave spots in Toronto and what I would say to my 20-year old self.
Above: Another sketching event, another haircut.
It was fun sketching portraits last night at the spring 2012 Shop Til You Drop event by LOULOU magazine! It took place at Fairview Mall a.k.a. the mall that defines my teen-hood. It’s been my longest-running neighbourhood mall and where I had my first retail jobs at Esprit and Club Monaco. Ah the memories…
I must have a thing for two-toned lip colours since several portraits turned out that way. The event was super lively as shoppers formed LONG lines for swag bags, giveaways, yummy bites and of course, my portraits. Here are photos from my first Shop Til You Drop sketching event in September 2011.
Many thanks to Pink Mafia for featuring my MGMT illustration on their blog!
Ladyhawke is one of my favourite musicians and she’s hosting a contest for album cover designs! Above is my entry “Lost” and it would be amazing if you could vote for me from April 18 – 24. Thanks so much!
My next portrait sketching is on April 26 at Fairview Mall in Toronto for LOULOU magazine’s Shop ‘Til You Drop Spring 2012. The night will be filled with shopping, beauty deals and treats! Here are photos from the last event I sketched at. Hope to see you there! Details:
LOULOU Magazine’s Shop ‘Til You Drop Spring 2012
Thursday, April 26 2012, 5pm – 9pm
I’ll be sketching from 5pm – 8pm on the upper level near the soft seating area by Aritzia and Guess.
Fairview Mall
1800 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, ON M2J 5A7
Featured on Pink Mafia
At last, my illustration of MGMT is complete! I captured the band in a visual fashion akin to the sound they’re famous for: kaleidoscopically psychedelic.
I’ve been meaning to illustrate in a format other than the standard square or rectangle. The circle felt perfect since it’s representative of the kaleidoscope viewfinder and it’s the shape of a vinyl record so there’s an added tie to the music theme. I gave each band member a plethora of colours scattered with geometric shapes and a prism for the kaleidoscope effect. Also in the mix are corresponding music instruments!
The most fun and challenging part was fitting the funky shapes and instruments into the prism while looking like a kaleidoscope and not overshadowing the band members. I practically lived in a kaleidoscope for a week rearranging and tweaking the opacity, tilt and size of each shape. It was certainly a labour of love! Now, back to fondly waiting for their third album…
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
Above: Becca Lemire of She Does the City. Love her accessories!
Great big thanks to Ashley MacIntyre for inviting me to sketch at M5V Realty‘s Condos & Cocktails party last night! It was a new condo development party for The Carlaw at Dundas and Carlaw in Toronto. Another chic night with stylish people, finger foods, live violin music by Yosvani Castañeda, and of course, my portraits! Some highlights below. As well, here are photos from a previous event I sketched for them.
Interview with Stylish Thought
Another interview! This time with Fajr of Stylish Thought where I’m featured under “Women Who Werk”. Find out what what motivates me to succeed and my advice for other women. Read the interview.