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Katy Dockrill — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:37 +0000

In the spirit.

Katy Dockrill — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:28:25 +0000

While Valentines is traditionally about loving one another, I also find a lot of value in loving things. Stuff reminds me of my past, a special moment, a not so special moment, but it still brings to mind memories that I would otherwise have forgotten. I like that.

Krampus prints for $45!

Katy Dockrill — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:36:56 +0000

I'm happy to say that I can now offer Krampus at a better price, now that I have a new printer. He's been beautifully reproduced on 400gsm textured watercolour paper, with aqueous pigmented inks rated at 200 years. The paper size is 17.5" x 13.5", with the image size at 15.5" X 11 5/8". He can even fit perfectly into an Ikea Ribba frame (#201.346.35) with the mat!

I sold the original acrylic piece to a good home in December and I've missed him ever since, maybe you have too?

Let me know if you are interested. I can ship him anywhere (for a fee), or I can deliver him myself in Toronto.

Screenprinting

Katy Dockrill — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:28:00 +0000

Awhile back, I took a printing course at OCAD, which covered everything from monoprints to lithographs. It was amazing. Of course, I don't have the patience, space or equipment for most of those techniques, and when I wanted to take another course on printmaking, I chose screenprinting and took a class at Open Studio on Richmond. Since then, I've only ever screenprinted once after that, at a friend's house, who opened up her place for a bunch of us to screenprint, using her bathtub as the wash out stand and a regular incandescant bulb to expose our screens.

I've taken a long siesta from screenprinting, and am excited to try it again in my own studio. I'm making 1st editions printed on arches 150lb coldpress watercolour paper, of a few illustrated pieces, AND printing on cotton tote bags. These will be available soon at Nook's holiday sale, Saturday December 3rd and the following Saturday December 10th.

Just about to flood my screen.First pass of ink on screen, and I used a roll of tape to lift the edge so the ink wouldn't stick to the board.Finished flooding the screen, and ready to print on paper.The first colour printed on paper, I still have to expose a new screen for the coloured line layer.One finished printed piece. I made an edition of 9.Another print, an edition of 8.I made and printed this bag!

Holiday Sale at Nook!

Katy Dockrill — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:27:48 +0000

Oh my goodness! Nook is having a holiday sale the first 2 Saturdays in December! I'll be there along with some very talented people selling wares and getting giddy about the season. Hope to see you!

Interesting project

Katy Dockrill — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:38:26 +0000

I was asked to draw on some porcelaine bowls and plates for Covet Garden's 15th issue. It's not quite like drawing with ink on paper, but the pen does allow for some interesting texture.

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Katy Dockrill — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:00:21 +0000

I'm so excited to put the word out about NOOK. Julia Breckenreid is the brain child behind what I think is the most positive thing to happen to illustrators and creatives alike. It's a place to be inspired, to inspire, to create, to collaborate, to educate and share what we know about our industry. You need to check us out!!!!

Covet Garden spotlight, issue 12!

Katy Dockrill — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:47:47 +0000

Among the beautifully shot pictures of the newest space, there are a couple tucked in that feature my daughter Maggie and my living room wall! It's really nice to see: 1) my kid in such a cute dress and scene! 2) my home looking so much more amazing than I can imagine.

Maggie (on the left) and Sophie! I really want to know what they are talking about.

My living room fireplace wall. Years ago, when my friends lived in the same house, Lynda and I had a discussion about how they could spruce up this wall. She suggested the chalkboard paint, and I completely agreed. A couple years later, when our friends switched houses with us, I dove in and painted! This particular design was inspired by Julia Rothmans 'Daydream' wallpaper.

Blooms in July

Katy Dockrill — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:57 +0000

I love this time of year, when things start to show their pretty selves in my garden. I took some close-ups of (clockwise from top left): Zinnias, Stonecrop, Marigold, Wormleaf Stonecrop, Evening Primrose, another Stonecrop, QuickFire hydrangea (whose blooms will turn from white to pinky-red), the bloom on my Hens and Chicks. Enough about me, what's in your garden?

Bicycling!

Katy Dockrill — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:00:44 +0000

I think Toronto is heading for some steamy weather and perhaps a dry spell or two. At any rate, I hope to hop on my bike and toodle around the neighbourhood. Here are some research pictures I took for my June calendar.