Getting Social: Challenging Yourself with Online Drawing Prompts Join me at Downtown Opus this Saturday, May 18th for free drawing demos. You’ll learn about mixing social with drawing in this traditional and digital demonstration! Discover how you can use social media to inspire some of your most inventive creations by mixing word prompts found in Instagram drawing challenges. This demonstration will […]

Creative Creatures: Drawing with a Social Twist Join me at Opus Granville Island this Saturday, April 27th for free drawing demos. These are really fun! These demos will expand your creative comfort zone for more wild and wacky creations using my cross-hatching technique. Plus, I’ll teach you about staying social, especially with Instagram. Two times are currently available: 11:00am – 12:30pm2:00pm – […]

Opus Art Supplies hosts me twice in March The tour of my Creative Creatures Drawing demonstration continues to Victoria at the start of the month and then late March to Langley. Details for both locations Hosted by Opus Art Supplies. Free to you. Space is limited. Registration is required. Opus Victoria in detail Title of Demonstration: Drawing Creative Creatures with […]

Paper-Oh Interview Recently, Wade Berridge of Paper-Oh in Vancouver interviewed me along with Eder Poli their cinematographer. What You’ll Learn You will learn about the life of an artist, the ups and downs of the Creative Business life. Bloopers Absolutely! Wait until the very end. Details Here it is: WATCH ME. For other videos about the art world, click here

Mexico Artist Residency If you are in Mexico on February 8th, come to our opening at the Pez Gordo Gallery. It will be fun! 13 Feet off the Ground You will see the newest work by 13 Feet off the Ground. We have been invited to exhibit our newest work on doors during our week-long residency. Location We will be […]

Opus Art Supplies is hosting my drawing class demonstration series! The tour of the Creative Creatures Drawing Class with a Social Twist begins in North Vancouver this Sunday, January 13th. Two demonstration times offered: 11:30am – 1:00pm and 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Opus North Vancouver Hosted by Opus Art Supplies. Free to you. Space is limited and registration is required. Either visit Opus North Vancouver or […]

Thanks for being awesome this year! 2018 was a busy push for my illustration business and acting career. I really appreciated your support and friendship throughout. 2019 is already busy! Here are a few adventures lined up: an artist residency with 13 Feet off the Ground in Mexico, art demonstrations for Opus Art Supplies in North Vancouver, Vancouver and Victoria, and I received a grant to run […]

Success Story for the Real Estate Social Club A fun article written about the teamwork involved for creative projects by Kathleen Katon Tonnesen. Real Estate Social Club The Real Estate Social Club founded by Nadja Pasic has ambitions to connect people. Both Tonnesen and I are members of this club, which meets regularly over fun themes, such as Italian food […]

The Drawing Challenge prompts for the Instagram challenge 12 Days of Creepmas are here. Art Freaks Collective on Instagram is hosting an 12-day Drawing Challenge. The challenge begins November 19th and lasts until December 30th. Perfect timing to start us into Mark Melton’s December Drawing Challenge: Decemburton 2018. Daily Drawing Practice Drawing challenges are a great to keep your skills polished. […]

White Pumpkin at Volume Salon on Davie My White Pumpkin Halloween window painting at Volume Salon (1209 Bute St, Vancouver) brings the spooky vide to Davie Village. Are you feeling the Halloween spirit? What’s the Benefit to a Festive Storefront A festive storefront makes your business look festive and fun. Clients are attracted to dynamic visuals, especially if they are […]