Kathryn's Blog

The Village People are finally in my Etsy shop

kateboyd — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:26:12 +0000

http://www.etsy.com/people/pxiink?ref=hdr

Check it out!!!!

The Father-in-law – Village People continued

kateboyd — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:46:44 +0000

I cannot believe I almost forgot the Old Man!!!! Well he is not at all please with his daughters choices of partners. But c’est la vie he’s stuck with him. Please meet the father-in-law.

More to come and complete photos of finished pieces.

Be well everyone!

Kathryn

The Father-in-Law

My Village People

kateboyd — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:24:48 +0000

I am excited about these little – or should I say slightly round – village people. I’m thinking I could make a whole bunch of these and they could take over the world…or maybe not but the idea of creating a zombie mob has crossed my mind.

So here’s some photos of them. I’m thinking of finishing the backs with patterned paper.

These will be great to sell through my etsy shop as they pack flat and there is no worry of breakage. Crossing fingers you all love them as I do.

Happy New Year!

Kathryn

The Wife with no face

The Village Mob

The Happy Couple

Sal

Deli guy with polenta

The Whodunit? OCAD Mystery Art Sale 2010

kateboyd — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:13:36 +0000

So sadly I cannot share with you my images for this show…as it’s a SECRET!!!! but I do encourage you all to come and see and buy. Here’s the details about the show… Oh but before I do…cute story, my father was so interested in my “projects” that he decided to sign himself up too for this show. So my dad at 76 is doing his first artshow!!!! Way to go Papa!! xox

Oh one more thing…last year my work was chosen to be part of the Gala Preview – an honour to say the least!!!

Finally here are the details…

The Whodunit? OCAD Mystery Art Sale is OCAD’s signature fundraising event. It’s an exhibition and sale of pieces of original art by well-known and celebrity artists, OCAD faculty, alumni and students.

Gaining in popularity year after year, the Whodunit? OCAD Mystery Art Sale offers hundreds of original pieces of art donated by artists who are famous and not-yet-famous. Every piece measures 5½ x 7½ inches and each piece is $75. Like it – buy it – turn it over and see Whodunit!

Come celebrate art, artists and friends at a fabulous party unlike any other. Preview the hundreds of pieces of mystery art for sale in the Whodunit? Public Art Sale on November 20. Bid on framed 5½” x 7½” mystery art chosen exclusively for sale in the Silent Auction or bid on large-scale art by a select group of artists in the Live Auction. Join mystery artists and friends at our exclusive party!

How it works…
View hundreds of pieces of art during the Public Preview and write down the numbers of the pieces you would like to buy. Then be first in line on the day of the sale to make sure you get the pieces you want. Buy the art at the Public Art Sale. All art is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early with the list of the pieces you like so that you can get your top choices.

Public Preview (online & onsite): November 17 to 19, 2010
Gala Preview: November 17, 2010

Public Art Sale: November 20, 2010

All events take place at 100 McCaul Street, Toronto.

http://www.ocad.ca/about_ocad/support_ocad/special_events/whodunit.htm

The 8th Annual Original SQUARE FOOT Show 2010

kateboyd — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:59:53 +0000

Saturday August 21st – Sunday September 5th, 2010
100A Ossington Ave. 2nd floor (an off site venue just steps from the Gallery)

Again this year I am excited to take part in the Original Square Foot Show put on by AWOL Gallery. This event is amazing – not only for the fantastic array of art but the actual party is one that can’t be topped. A DJ’d event that keeps you bopping! LOVE it! Come by if you can! Try to find my pieces.

I have continued my series of work “I will not SASS”. All are 12×12 and mounted in a shallow shadow box. Oil pastels and Oil paint on patterned paper.

Enjoy!

Teapot show continued…

kateboyd — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:18:42 +0000

I’m happy with the end result of my two pieces I’m submitting in the 3rd Annual Teapot Interpret show at Arts on Queen. When you get a chance stop by and check these out.

I’ve done one “Gathering friends for the tea party” with Gouche and vintage (1920′s text book for boys) paper collage on cardstock and one “I will not Sass the Queen” that is oil pastel and oil paint on patterned paper framed in a handmade shadow box.

Arts on King is located at:
165 King Street East, Toronto - SE corner of King and Jarvis
416-777-9701

3rd Annual Teapot Interpret Show

kateboyd — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:13:34 +0000

I’ve been working on a piece for the 3rd Annual Teapot Interpret at Arts on King. The show will run for the month of September, officially opening on September 4th 2010.

Here are some of the images of the work in process. Materials used: gouache with vintage paper collage on cardstock.

Has it been that long?

kateboyd — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:27:11 +0000

Hello dear art lovers and friends,

I’ve spent my last 26 months making and raising a baby boy. What a beautiful and exhausting time.

Now that I have officially graduated into being a mother of a toddler I took a look at my studio and the layer of dust that had accumulated on the multiple projects I had begun while pregnant and knew something had to be done. Inside I have been filled to the brim with creative ideas wanting so desperately to express myself. But alas, a full time job and my sweet little boy has made my creative outlet a little less convenient.

So (during nap time) a couple of weeks ago I cleaned up my studio and made a commitment to start again. Baby steps. I am taking a kind and patient approach to my artwork ventures. I will allow myself the time to digest and enjoy each creation I make.

Mommy and Oliver