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Halloween at the illoLab studio.

November 5, 2009

Well, Halloween 2009 was a bang-up success. My wife and I must have given out approx. 10 kg of sugary treats! We were swamped in succesive waves and had to turn out the lights by 8:30. Fireworks in the park across the way were excellent, the most I’ve seen in a long time… it must [...]

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Portland, OR!

September 10, 2009

The Missus and I flew down to Portland over the Labor Day weekend for a wee holiday. It was a wonderfully refreshing trip that now has us both energized to complete all ongoing jobs and tackle the upcoming Autumn projects.
The highlight? without hesitation was Powell’s Books. Holy cow, an entire city block, multiple floors of [...]

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Elliout Louis Gallery – July 21 Opening Reception – Vancouver

July 7, 2009

Pencil on Paper —  July 18 to August 8
Opening Reception — Tuesday July 21 6:30 to 8:30, 2009
Here’s another new piece going into the Pencil on Paper show at Elliot Louis Gallery later this month (Jul 18th to Aug 8th). This is from a farmhouse in the Takayama area. Also below is a detail of [...]

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The Illustrated Garden – Part 2

May 7, 2009

The illoLab garden is now in full swing! The rhodos, and azeleas are on fire. And the camellias are dropping their heavy blossoms. This is pretty much the showiest time of the year for the garden. Our Spring here in Vancouver began dry but is now storming with occasional showers.
One of the most interesting additions [...]

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The Illustrated Garden – Part 1

April 17, 2009

Well, although it has been a strange few months weather wise in Vancouver (if not the world over). I think it’s safe to say that Spring is well under way. We’ve had snow, sunshine, hail and recently some heavy wind and rain. The snowdrops, crocuses and tulips have come and gone. Now the camellias are [...]