Drawing On Vancouver Pt. 7

Here are a bunch of detail pics of the images from the Drawing On Vancouver show, still going on at Walrus until Dec 24.
Also Walrus posted photos by Kasia of Gucio Photography on their blog here.

Ben Tour

Drawing On Vancouver pt. 6

It was a dark and stormy night… but people braved the wind and rain to come to the Drawing On Vancouver opening at Walrus. Thanks again to everyone that attended, bought art, drank some Phillips beer, and had a tasting of Caroline’s Mother’s baking. The show will be up for the next month, if you didn’t get a chance to see all the great and varied drawings yet.

Lots of people braved the weather to come check out the art and have some Phillps.

Drawing On Vancouver pt. 5

Drawing On Vancouver, sponsored by Vancouver Is Awesome, hosted by Walrus and supplied with beer from Phillips Brewery is opening tonight at 6 pm and will go till 10 pm.

Walrus is at 3408 Cambie Street.

Getting all the pieces together in order to sort out what will go where.

Drawing On Vancouver pt. 4

Along with the local artists, Drawing On Vancouver invited a couple out-of-towners to send in some work. Porous Walker, Don Pendleton, Shawn O’Keefe and Josh Holinaty have never lived in Vancouver but have great friendships and connections with those who do.

Drawing On Vancouver pt. 3

Vancouver just has too much to see and do, even in the rain. The drawings I did for the show feed off images and the environment of this city. As I was working on the pieces (that you can see at the show), I had a few printouts of pics I took while roaming around. Along with photos, I did a couple sketches of stuff related to Vancouver.

For one of the pieces, I drew a market similar to the one pictured.

Houses with nice detailing.

Drawing On Vancouver pt. 2

For Drawing On Vancouver, a few guest artists (folks that don’t live in Vancouver) are sending in some art inspired by this great city.

Porous Walker of course sent more than just a couple drawings. Anyone that has had a random package from Porous, knows to expect the very unexpected.

Just a couple extras that Caroline and Daniel from Walrus were amused by.

Drawing On Vancouver pt. 1

Walrus (on Cambie) is hosting Drawing On Vancouver (a drawing show) that is sponsored by Vancouver Is Aweseome and beer provided by Phillips Brewery. The opening is Thursday, Nov 19 at 6 pm.

The flyer was designed by Jeff Hamada!

Show Statement
Vancouver is awesome and the artists that live here are an amazing and hard working bunch. The neighbourhoods, people and environment of this city create a place where one can gather inspiration on a simple walk down the street. This show gathers a few locals and a couple outsiders to celebrate Vancouver through drawing.

A drawing can be as simple as a sketch done in seconds or can take months of detail and labour. They are more than just the pre-planning process of a larger work. Drawings can have a looseness that give a greater feeling of immediacy.

The Artists

Ben Tour

Andrew Pommier

Pete Taylor

Caleb Beyers

Hanahlie Beise

Robert Chaplin

Randy Laybourne

Special Guest Artists

Porous Walker

Don Pendleton

Shawn O’keefe

Josh Holinaty

Ramona Fair Pics

It is always a fun time going to the fair. There is tons of people, rides and crazy food. These pics are from the Ramona fair from last year.

There was a martial arts demo showcasing the talents of young ass-kickers. Sadly, this little guy couldn’t break the board. His instructor told him it was ok not to be a winner and it’s the effort that mattered.

At times it is hard to ask people for their picture, but some kids see any sort of camera and want their picture taken. It wasn’t even Halloween yet.

An auction for some of the animals raised by the 4-H kids was going on to a packed and attentive audience.

This is the exact moment my wife decided never to eat any animal ever again. Even little fishies.

She (my wife) looked deeply into the eyes of this up-for-auction cow and made up her mind to be totally veggie. Those sad eyes.

Trophies to past winners at the Fair.

More photos from roaming around are here.

Here Is Now art

All the art from the Here Is Now show are now here and now.