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Hooray, it’s almost time for “Welcome to Wendyland“, my first solo show! I’ve been preparing lots for the show and it’s going to be so much fun. Got my prints, merchandise and music playlist ready to go, am only curious to see the FREE Food Girls-themed cupcakes my friend is baking! Guess I’ll have to wait till the show…oh the anticipation!

Ooh a lil bit of trivia on the Come As You Are store (where the show takes place): apparently singers Peaches and Feist used to live upstairs or close to the vicinity! How about that for (Read more...)

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That’s right: my first solo show! Titled “Welcome to Wendyland”, this will be a fun night where everything is tasty and pin-up girl inspired. Join me and my ever growing collection of Food Girls and Food Girls-themed cupcakes – FREE!!

Dates: Opening night is Thursday September 2, 7pm – 9pm (where you can meet me!) and continues to September 30, 2010

Location:
Come As You Are
701 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J

More info on the official website. RSVP yourself (and friends!) on the Facebook Invite.

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I was lucky enough to have my textile illustration “Jaqueline” chosen as a backdrop in Rocket Dog Shoes’ new blog post “Anything But Basic“. How sweet!

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Fan Expo 2010 is less than two weeks away so here’s a sneak peek to get you all pumped! I’ll be selling these Food Girls stickers among others at my booth in Artist Alley. Note the newest addition: Donut Girl!

The convention runs from Friday August 27 – Sunday August 29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front Street West), North Building. Come one come all!

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There have been a number of fun and sensational events that happened over the last while and I finally sat down to sketch them out. First, I started a new job in July as a graphic designer / illustrator for an online marketing company. It has been very enjoyable so far! Nice coworkers, fun projects and the office is set in the upbeat and eclectic neighborhood of Eglinton + Yonge.

Just about everyday I’ve been discovering new and exciting parks, shops and spots around my workplace during lunch break. It’s a joy to escape for an hour and I feel (Read more...)

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New tutorial on creating a 90’s grunge style web banner for UK magazine Web Designer issue 173. I channeled album designs of alternative bands from my teen days, scoured the neighborhood ravine for cool photos and went to town in good ol’ Photoshop. And yes, those are my feet and strappy sandals!

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My Food Girls prints will be available at Comic Con this week! Check them out at the Girls Drawing Girls booth #5628.

The convention runs July 22 – 25, 2010 at 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. I personally won’t be able to attend but hopefully next year!

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Girls Drawin Girls has an upcoming show titled Sugar & Spice: Volume III, featuring dessert-themed pin-up art. I have some Food Girls prints for sale at the show so come on down if ya can!

The show runs from July 9 to 31, 2010 at Gallery 839, 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA.

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Toro magazine (who did an interview with me last year) needed an image for an upcoming fundraiser. They kindly remembered my Ice Cream girl and now she’s a poster girl as well!

The event is the Gelato Cup, a benefit for prostate cancer and takes place July 22, 2010. Check out their website for details.

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Good news all you technophiles: I now have Food Girls iPhone and laptop skins! Check out my Society6 store for details.

Also available are Lingerie Girls, Shoe Love and Shoe Love 2. Happy shopping!

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