Rob Collinet: The nook Holiday Sale 2011!

Here's a sneak peek at some the things Rob Collinet's been making for our holiday sale tomorrow! 

Our Holiday Sale - Tomorrow! (Dec. 3rd & 10th, 2011)

How long has it been since you came down to Kensington Market?

Get down here and head to nook to check out some original work, objects and goodies for your friends and family this holiday season!

Here are some samples of what you can look forward to...

Prints & bags by Katy Dockrill

Letterpress cards & stationary from Betty & Bing

Cards, mini shadow boxes and prints by Tracy Walker

Papergoods by Sandra Dionisi

Spirits by Aaron Leighton

Textiles & Paper Ephemera by Kyle Reed and Jen Hsieh

Get Your Holiday Shopping Done in One Shot!

There's a little something for everyone's budget at the sale, so beat the stress of last minute shopping and horrible mall-blahs by finding your way to nook.

Original work, traditional printing, precious little objects and in small quantities - don't miss your chance to pick up something a little out of the ordinary.

Be in the good books and buy at nook! Artists Include: ▪ Katy Dockrill ▪ Aaron Leighton ▪ Sandra Dionisi ▪ Shelley van Benschop ▪ Kathryn Adams ▪ Jen Hsieh ▪ Kyle Reed ▪ Courtney Wotherspoon ▪ Julia Breckenreid ▪ Steve Wilson ▪ Micheline Courtemanche ▪ Karen Becker ▪ Tracy Walker ▪ Thom Sevalrud ▪ Rob Collinet ▪ Carey Sookocheff ▪ Shelley Savor

We're in good company! Our pals at Kid Icarus are putting on a sale for one day only - so be sure to stop by there as well at St. Stephen-In-The-Fields at 103 Bellevue, this Saturday only.

The Reluctant Krampus

Check out illustrator Tim O'Brien's recent post on Drawger! An in depth look at his painting process with an accompanying video that watches Tim create his Krampus piece for the upcoming KRAMPUS Show put on by Monte Beauchamp (BLAB!).

Maurice Vellekoop: Gloria Badcock Book Signing!

Tuesday the 29th of November, The Beguiling Book Store and Koyama Press present the launch of “The World of Gloria Badcock” by Maurice Vellekoop!

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St. Toronto, 7:00 – 11:00. Hosted by Sasha Van Bonbon!

A sketchy thank you!

My Subconscious Sketchbook Class wrapped up last Thursday, so I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who took it. It was an absolute treat to witness those store-bought sketchbooks transforming into beautiful one-of-a-kind objects, bursting with colour, characters and ideas. I will be offering the class again early in the new year, so stay tuned!