21 Monday May 2012
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Like many people, I’m not usually in the city for the May 2-4 Victoria Day weekend. This time, however, I was. So to feel like I was at the cottage, I trekked down to the water front, sat on the stones and took in the view. The sound of the waves, the feel the the breeze. Almost like home.
Peace.
21 Monday May 2012
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A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the premier workshop of my book, Rocket Ship Soup! (and Ditch too!)
Watching little ones listening to my stories, talking to them while they drew pictures of the characters…simply awesome!
Ongoing thanks to Chris Reed, Vikki Vansickle, The Academy of the Impossible, and friends.
Keep writing, keep drawing, keep reading, keep on keeping on!
Peace.
19 Saturday May 2012
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How does a girl relax and prep for her book workshop? Why by reading her notes and getting an out-of-this-world-with-a-bit-of-rockn’roll-inspired pedicure. I figured Rocket Ships would have been a bit too tricky even for the skilled ladies down at the Queen East nail salon… but stars were just perfect. So much so, the little girl next to me got the same thing. Let’s hope the kids tomorrow, enjoy my outer space inspiration, just as much!
17 Thursday May 2012
So, according to The Grid, a TO weekly… I’m something to-do this weekend!
Yes, this Sunday I will be workshoping my debut book as part of Small Print Toronto‘s Children’s Story Jam at The Academy of the Impossible. What is truly intimidating is they way they word the event… Kid critics vs, well, me! Lets hope those cute pint size people are kind!
Have a safe and fantastic Victoria day 2-4 long weekend, my friends!
Peace.
07 Monday May 2012
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I recently designed the Children’s Story Jam logo for Small Print Toronto, and I am happy to have my name on it as a Featured Author. On May 20th, I will be workshopping my debut book Rocket Ship Soup to a group of the tiniest critics…kids! If you and your little ones love books, story jams, drawing sessions (crayons!), and games, this is the place to me! Check out Small Print Toronto for more info.
I’m sure I’ll even be drawing a rocket ship or two myself!
Peace
07 Monday May 2012
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I‘ve said it before, I’ll say it again, I love drawing rocket ships! I can however add that drawing space men and flying dragons is pretty cool as well…not to mention writing about them! More to come.
Peace.
25 Wednesday Apr 2012
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Rocket ships are fun to draw. Hands down, fun! Dragon’s feet however, are a bit more of a challenge. I have been doing quite a bit of research on these puppies and trying out a few mediums I wasn’t expecting to use for this project. In the end, here is my dragon feet sketch. Note* My mother who specializes in shoes said this was great but pointed out that he is a little flat footed and would require good support. Don’t we all. Thanks for the support, Mom!
Peace.
10 Tuesday Apr 2012
Posted in Photography, Thoughts
As far as literary characters go, no one was on my mind more than Jo March this past weekend. I had made the decision to cut my hair.
Sitting in my Dad’s salon chair, feeling the scissors cut through my thick long ponytail, I could hear Amy March declaring the loss of my ‘one true beauty’. Alas, as nervous as I was, I knew that the change would be good and really, a hair cut ‘wouldn’t affect the state of the union’. Moreover, I felt positive that my change could help another. My ponytail is being donated to Locks of Love.
And I’m feeling a bit sassier with my new style!
Peace.
04 Wednesday Apr 2012
Posted in Design, Photography
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A quick still life for my new business card.
29 Thursday Mar 2012
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Cafés and artists are known to go hand in hand… caffeinated beverage in one hand/writing implement in the other.
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On a recent trek down to the Distillery District in Toronto, I revisited one of my favorites (fear not, DH peeps, you are #1 in my ♥). Behold, Balzac’s, which is without question a beautiful place; rich in weathered and worn character. If you are lacking inspiration, just sit and take in the scene. The view from the Juliette-like balcony is an ideal gem.
~C
