The best ice cream you could get at a grocery store... .. .

BUSTLE BAG AUCTION..video and interview

I tried to embed the video right here but for some reason it don't work so click here for the link.

Easy like a Sunday morning... .. .

The Bustle Bag

Talented Toronto clothing designers Bustle recently teamed up with Belvedere to help them launch Belvedere IX and invited nine local artists to paint a bag in celebration of IX.

The bags were featured in latest Bustle show at Toronto Fashion Week a couple of weeks ago and are now on display and up for auction in the library of Hôtel Le Germain (30 Mercer Street).

Please drop by the newly renovated Victor Restaurant (at Hotel Le Germain) after 6:00 p.m., this Friday, April 17th. Luxurious Belvedere IX cocktails and light fare from Victor will be served.

All bags will be sold by silent auction, with a portion of the proceeds from sale going to support SKETCH, a working arts organization assisting street involved and homeless youth.
RSVP to: kburnscoady@chartonhobbs.com

You can read more about the bag project and Buslte in this Toronto Star Article.

Here is my contribution... .. .

I love my film camera

Just wanted to let you know that I'm so happy that I started shooting with film! There is a special beauty that comes with it. From the click of the camera to the element of surprise when I get my film developed, I love it all. Here are some of my film pics that i like..

the view from Omar's balcony. His early 1900's apartment is beautiful.

Park Guell. Barcelona.

Ducks. Munich.

Munich

Infectious laptop skin

I submitted my Wan Rooster Chai painting for a laptop skin on infectious.com and it is now up for voting. If you like what you see click here and you can vote for it..

Barceloneta... .. .

I recently was skimming through some pics from my trip to Barcelona last spring. One thing I love about being in Barcelona is going to hang at Barceloneta. It's probably the coolest city beach that I've been to, or maybe I just know it the best. The surrounding little neighborhood is neat to linger through. Definitely a must when visiting Barcelona.

The guy with the bag in the bottom right corner is most likely saying "Cola. Fanta. Beer.. chocolatte"

Mexico City

View from the roof of the Quality Inn in Mexico City (Roma)

After a recent trip to Mexico City I am still in awe of what an incredible city it is. Mexico City is massive and there is so much to see. I can't wait to go back! About a year ago I really got into the beauty of shooting with film and I wanted to share a few pictures from this great experience that I got to share with some great friends..

The Mariachi boat

Lovin' the sun

Xochimilco (the X is pronounced like an S) is really special. It is said to be the Venice of Mexico City and like to refer to it as so-chill-milco cause it is just so chill as you cruise through the calm water canals under the sun with your friends. As you're floating along on your boat other boats come along side you to offer you drinks, delidious authentic cuisine and mariachi services. It's really peaceful and the scenery is beautiful and interesting.

Out with the old, in with the new... .. .

... was at home eating Joshi friendly pizza and cleaning after making Moo Stew...

President Obama was just inaugurated, where were you?

a million trillion stars

Here is the album cover that I designed for Boomkat. I like making bright splashes.. .. .

Drawn to Develop - Thursday October 16th

. .. ...so I'm happy to be taking part in the first ever Drawn to Develop event happening on Thursday. It's a photography event in support of street kids international. Featuring 40 Canadian photographers such as Floria Sigismondi, Russel Monk, Ishi, Jordan Eady, Brendan Meadows and me (yeh yeh). For a complete list of participants go to drawntodevelop.com.

The task was to use drawing from a street youth as inspiration for a photograph. The prints will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to street kids international. Art inspiring art for a good cause. It's all good.

Click here to read Heather Mortons blog entry about the event.

Cheers.


Here is the drawing I worked with and my photo...

Only in Europe... .. .

..will you see anti smoking ads featuring a smokin' breast..

parrworld... .. .

I was in Munich for the first time about a month ago when I decided to go to the Haus Der Kunst to take in some contemporary art..

As I was approaching the entrance I saw a security guard tell a guy to go around the back, so I followed. A red carpet led me into a big fancy lobby full of suits, dresses, and champagne. Clearly I had walked in at the right moment as everyone began squeezing to enter another room. So I entered also.

It turned out to be an exclusive unveiling of Martin Parr's Parrword show. Martin Parr is a fantastic British Photographer who also is a collector of photography and many different things.

Parrworld premieres Luxury (his latest series) and also takes you deeper into his world with his variety of collections.
This is a great show, so if you are in Munich before Aug. 17th than make sure you pass by. Or, if you're in Europe than make sure you go to Munich. It's full of all kinds of goodies such as Parrworld.

Hamburg, the odd.

I was going to call this entry Hamburg, the funny (part 2), but upon further inspection I decided against it... I found this at a grocery store here in hamburg. I little box of salty licorice candies called Spunk. There is also a label on the package that says something like candy for adults, not for children. Weird huh?.. I haven't tried them yet... .. .

Hamburg, the cool.

People in Hamburg like they're cool bikes, then again Europeans in general like they're cool bikes.. .I'm not necessarily talking about this one, but the bikes you see here are more this and that than the ones we've got in north america. For sure.. .

Hamburg, the hi-tech.

Every metro station here looks different from the rest.. . Here's an example. This one made me feel a bit like I was in the future.

Hamburg, the funny.

So I came across these at a grocery store in Hamburg and quickly came to the conclusion that Germans are pretty funny.. apparently these lil' guys are filled with a yummy white creamy foam and each one is even shaped like a mini (beeeeep)... .. . Mini Dickmann's are enjoyed by many from young to old :)

Thinking bout being in Costa Rica about a year ago... .. .

Back from trip and being sick... .. .

. .. ...feeling good.

some progress pics... .. .

So I've been working on lately. It's not done yet , but will be soon. Pardon the inconsistent lighting... .. .