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I'm a freelance illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. This is where I post artwork, progress work, events I attend and more.
Here is my official portfolio and bio. Feel free to get in touch for questions, comments or to discuss a project!
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Author Archives: Wendy
Fashion Journal on à la Mode
Thanks again to Marcus Kan for featuring my Fashion Journal Day 11 – 30 on his blog! Click below for new tidbits on each day. Day 1 – 10 tidbits can be found here. Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Day 15 | Day 16 | Day 17 | [...]
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The Genteel Feature
I’ve been featured in the street style section of The Genteel thanks to photographer Mark Sommerfeld! This was part of a photoshoot / video interview with Marcus Kan which comes out next month. I don’t often get the chance to play dress up for a professional photoshoot so this was uber fun!
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The Art of Sales
Above: I drew a quick portrait of Casie Stewart during downtime. I’d say blue’s her colour! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending The Art of Sales at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre thanks to blogger extraordinaire Casie Stewart. She gave away two extra tickets + lunch in a contest and I was one of [...]
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Topshop Sketches
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
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
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
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
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
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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Photos: Sketching at George Brown House