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Recently did an interview with Leon and the good folks over at All Maple, a Canadian-based online design mag. Check'er out!
Ok, so it took me a year, but I've finally updated my illustration work on my site. Things have been VERY busy!!! Please use the arrows up in the menu to navigate through a whole bunch of new stuff!
Our annual Steam Whistle Group Show will be called 'Cheap Date' and will be held on June 4 in Toronto at the Roundhouse (The Steam Whistle Brewery). The group includes Aaron Leighton, Steve Wilson, Steve Manale, Brandon Steen, and yours truly. Stay tuned for details!
Just heard that some of my work has been chosen to be part of American Illustration 27, and also Applied Arts Illustration Annual for 2007! I'll keep you posted on the details...
Thank you to all those who came out to the opening reception of BAX bear. On the last day of the exhibit Keep 6 will be hosting a series of talks and a film screening of Toys Are Us which I will be involved with.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Rafi at Keep 6.
Sunday April 6th, Talking Series:
All events are free!
4-5pm: ILLUSTRATION AND BEYOND
On the panel, Anne Koyama, Steve Wilson, and myself.
Our talk will focus on the perspective from the artists and their involvement with projects that challenge the creative thought and execution, from two dimensional to three dimensional. The artists will discuss how they started in the field of illustration and the direction it is going, from magazines to galleries. Also on the panel, Anne Koyama will give her perspective as a publisher and the importance of her contributions as a publisher. Anne published our Trio Magnus book (read earlier blogs).
5-6pm: HAPPY PLASTIC: IT'S FANTASTIC!
On the panel, Steve Cober, Kristin Weckworth, Derrick Hodgson
7pm
Film screening, 'Toys are Us'
Executive Director, Brian Stillman
8-10pm
closing reception
Hope to see you there!!! I should be an interesting day.
I've been hard at work writing and illustrating my first full length kids comic book for my pals at OWLKIDS! At first, the name was going to be CTON's Super Silly Book of Seasons, but has recently changed to a much better, and cooler, title: CTON's Super A-MAZE-ING Year of Crazy Comics! Here's a sneak peak of the cover and a rough sketch of the table of contents. We're also working on a website for the book launch so check back soon for more!
Yo! This Friday night (March 28) in TO, why not swing by Keep Six Contemporary Gallery, 938 Bathurst Street, from 6 - 10 pm for the opening of the Bax Bear World Tour? You'll be treated to a crazy showdown of over 100 Do-It-Yourself Bax Bears customized by artists and illustrators from across the country, including one I've managed to hobble together! COME ON OUT!!!
Photos up soon...
Sorry friends, things have been INSANE!!!! Updates coming soon... just gotta finish up a few things first.
I've been working with Owl Kids Magazine a few times a year since I started out, and its been a ton of fun! Recently, they've asked me to become a regular contributor to their magazine, as well as partner-up to produce a book! Pretty cool, huh?! It will be chalk full of crazy mazes, comics, games, and activities! Best of all, it will feature my fav Owl characters Billy, Suzie, Orange 'CTON', and Blob! Stay tuned for more updates and info - pre-ordering will be this summer and the book will deliver in early September just in time for back to school hoopla. Sweet!
I'm very happy to announce that one of my paintings has recently been selected by the Art Bank, a federal program set-up by the Government of Canada which rents artwork out to institutions and corporations (press release here).
The piece (above) that was chosen was one I did for a group show last year organized by Reactor and Index G gallery in Toronto, called Nagle Road. Its a piece commenting on the environment and loss of childhood innocence. Its a huge piece (about 3 x 4 ft), and one of my favs, so I'm quite excited! Although, the image I have of the piece is quite poor quality. I should have a better one up soon. Sorry 'bout that!
