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Raise the Red Lantern
I have settled into my new art studio and I have to say I love how I am surrounded everyday by the gorgeous red lanterns of Chinatown. Here are a few pictures of my new creative neighborhood. The Victoria Chinatown … Continue reading
Year of the Dragon
I LOVE the Victoria Chinatown – it has always been my favourite of all Chinatowns and apparently it is the oldest one in North America. The vintage signs, beautifully adorned gate, sculpured trees and illuminated red lanterns make you feel … Continue reading
Furochic Etsy Store Open
For those Etsy lovers, and I am one of them, Furochic is now open for business on the supply side of Etsy. Click here to browse. There are some beautiful, traditional Japanese furoshiki for sale too.
Furochic It!
When it comes to origami I always have great intentions but even when I try to fold the most simple of animals, it ends in frustration. Furoshiki is similar to origami as the wrap always starts out as a square piece … Continue reading
T-shirts and Tattoos
One of my favourite themes to illustrate is undersea creatures, coral and mermaids. Here are the t-shirts and tattoos I designed for the Shaw Ocean Discovery Center in Victoria.
Beautiful Bubbly
I was shopping today for an upcoming celebration and wanted to share the beauty of these champagne bottles. The label as an artform is an interesting one in it’s ability to create a mood for the festivity.
Happy 2012!
Here is a new illustration I did called Garden Delight. It is satisfying using bright Spring/Summer colours during the dreary, grey, rainy days of Winter. My favourite holiday is New Years – I love the idea of renewal and a … Continue reading
Furochic Christmas
The nice thing about about having the whole family using Furochic to wrap their gifts at Christmas is that everyone gets to take some home and keep re-wrapping! My three year old niece has become an expert at untying knots! … Continue reading
Staying Cozy
I discovered this beautiful illustration today by Sandra Eterovic and it seemed perfect on a cold Winters day.
Love Birds
A new illustration inspired by Mexican folk art, rococo frames and Moroccan stars!
