this is just what I wanted to watch this morning. better than coffee.

I love rad kids.

GOD LOVES HAIR

I am working on some illustrations for a book of short stories entitled GOD LOVES HAIR, by Vivek Shraya. The book is beautifully crafted and I am enjoying the illustration process eeeeeemmensely. I will be doing one color illustration for each of the 22 stories that appear in the book. Vivek has started a blog, to write about the process of making the book. you can follow his progress at http://godloveshair.tumblr.com/

copenhagen

Just took a trip to Copenhagen, Denmark last week. Good friends of mine were getting married in a beautiful old Cathedral there. the weather was chilly, so I bundled up hard. I spent time making art, taking photos and hanging with posse. A few selects from my travels.

I MISS YOU WITH VIGOR artshow

I'm currently showing work for my first solo show " I MISS YOU WITH VIGOR" up at grateful head collective, in Toronto. I did a whole bunch of new paintings and illustrations for the show. below are some pictures of the opening night. check it check it please!

boom

I feel like if I had to take a picture of what was in gen x writer Douglas Coupland's head, this would be it.
thanks to baby astronaut http://babyastronauts.tumblr.com for the find

a little illustration I did today for my friend cyana. she loves cozy animals as much as I do.

my sweety brother just sent me a nikon point and shoot digital. These are a couple pictures I took around the apartment to test it out. fun machines!

Facts and Arguments

My illustration for the daily Facts and Arguments essay was published in The Friday, Sept 4th of the National newspaper, The Globe and Mail. I read the facts and arguments section of the newspaper every morning before school during high school and admired the illustrations, hoping one day I could see my work in print, so this is definitely a special project for me.Check out this link online to read the article.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/facts-and-arguments/my-sons-whirlwind-youth/article1275127/

I MISS YOU WITH VIGOR

Im having a solo show titled I MISS YOU WITH VIGOR. Im showing a compilation of work at grateful head studios in Toronto, Canada. The opening is from 7-10pm on September 24th. I am super excited for this. arting. arting.arting. busy bee styles!

computer doodle

Kapawi, Ecuador

ladies! gentleman! poodles! babies!

I am back from Ecuador and feeling re energized with artistic energy and love for how crazy this world is. I spent a 9 days in the Amazon rainforest at an eco lodge. I am a big bbc planet earth and blue planet geek and so I was ecstatic to see all that adaptation and symbiosis in action. I kayaked beside a pink river dolphin, almost touched a tarantula, fell asleep to tree frogs and woke up to parrots. I got bitten by a tropical bee, ate my weight in plantains, beans and fish and I met with elders in remote villages. I feel blessed for the experience! I decided to shoot film on my week abroad, instead of digital. An exercise in patience. once I get those puppies developed they will up on the blog. In the mean time check out the site of the lodge I was at. The service and the guides were amazing. I would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone who isnt looking for the four seasons experience when they travel. http://www.kapawi.com/

shameless self promotion

I am super silly stoked to say I have a NEXT/BEST interview in this months issue of COLOR magazine. Which if you haven't read it, is a super inspired skate culture magazine, with a huge focus on visual art. The magazine is weepingly beautiful to look at. I am honored and privileged to be featured and if you would be so kind, run out and take a look at your nearest convenience/book store!

Punta Cana

I just got back from shooting a wedding in the Dominican Republic. I'm not a resort-y kinda gal but turquoise waters, a pool side bar and a five star resort isnt something to complain about.I also snagged of my own photos in addition to the wedding pictures. some of my favorites below.

this is how summer looks in my head

NEVER GETS OLD

KEITH HARING NEVER GETS OLD.