Author Archives: Wendy

Topshop Sketches

By Wendy | Published: November 21, 2011
Above: This cut-out polka dot dress is perfect for a soiree. And check out that metal heel boot! The first and only time I’ve been to Topshop was in New York two years ago and it was love at first sight. I’ve since longed for a day when I can visit one Toronto, my home [...]
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Photos: Sketching at M5V Party

By Wendy | Published: November 17, 2011
Last night, I sketched portraits at the M5V Realty: Streetcar Lofts party. It was an event to promote the swanky loft condos in Toronto’s trendy Queen Street West area. I kicked it up a notch and brought *drum roll* new colours to the mix! Oh yes, it was a blast adding pink, blue, yellow and [...]
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Guest Speaking: Life as a Freelancer

By Wendy | Published: November 8, 2011
Yesterday, I visited my high school Don Mills Collegiate Institute in Toronto to give a talk on my artwork and life as a freelance illustrator. Back in the day, I was enrolled in CyberArts, a special computer / arts program at the school so it was refreshing to talk with current grade 9 and 12 [...]
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Photos: Sketching at a Baby Shower

By Wendy | Published: November 6, 2011
I was invited by a volunteer I met at Boobyball (which I sketched at last month) to sketch portraits at her baby shower today! It took place at the Richmond Hill Country Club (just north of Toronto) and was a lovely afternoon with joyous relatives and friends of the mom-to-be. Here are photos from the [...]
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Photos: Sketching at Maya Chendke’s Book Launch

By Wendy | Published: November 2, 2011
I was invited to sketch portraits at Toronto author Maya Chendke’s launch party for her new book Awake But Dreaming last night. The event took place at the downtown Toronto swanky Shangri-La presentation centre. It was a joyful night with lots of guests, desserts, and a live pianist! Here are some highlights:
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Fashion Journal: Day 30

By Wendy | Published: October 30, 2011
Buy print | Featured on à la mode My original outfit: I always thought army green and pale pink made a cute couple and that’s what this outfit is based on. I’m decked out in a cropped army green jacket, mint tank top, pale pink ruffle skirt, magenta tights layered with large black fishnets, and [...]
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Fashion Journal: Day 29

By Wendy | Published: October 26, 2011
Buy print | Featured on à la mode My original outfit: I’m channeling my wild side in a faux fur hat with ears (another treasure from Toronto’s Kensington Market), black and grey tiger stripes shirt with shoulder cut-outs, black pearls, bubble skirt, stockings, bracelet with golden studs and oxford shoes in ochre. Reinterpretation: I created [...]
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Fashion Journal: Day 28

By Wendy | Published: October 21, 2011
Buy print | Featured on à la mode My original outfit: Since I’m not a huge fan of wearing scarves around my neck, I’m wearing this bright floral one as a headband. I’m also sporting a loose white shirt, black skinny jeans and brown boots. The look is accessorized with a another headband worn around [...]
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Fashion Journal: Day 27

By Wendy | Published: October 19, 2011
Buy print | Featured on à la mode My original outfit: Oh yes, I sported the China doll / Louise Brooks haircut back in the day! And I quite like it worn with my black Peter Pan collar shirt with white stripes, green mini-skirt with white stripes (actually a child’s x-large skirt scoured from a [...]
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Fashion Journal: Day 26

By Wendy | Published: October 18, 2011
Buy print | Featured on à la mode My original outfit: I’m wearing a purple headband with white polka dots, teal sports jacket, purple shorts, gold leggings, grey socks with white frills, and mint sneakers. I wore this to play tennis (poorly) once although the gold leggings weren’t part of the original getup. Reinterpretation: Due [...]
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