Journal

Surtex!

Katy Dockrill — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:56:02 +0000

Can't wait to find out how it went in New York City! I have been spending many months putting together illustrative collections for the talented team at Sorry You're Happy, an art licensing and surface design duo. I've been following a bit of the show on twitter, and saw a great article on Uppercase (courtesy of my friend Tracy Walker). I hear both Jen and Kyle are beat (they just got back today), but I am so excited about the show, the work and new possibilities that I thought I'd write just a little bit about it!

Pen Club

Katy Dockrill — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:53:02 +0000

I rarely go to this fun grouping of visual interpreters (ok, illustrators and friends), but it's nice to have a beer, chat with friends, and draw.

Exciting News

Katy Dockrill — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:01:09 +0000

Hi! I haven't written in a while, but that's because I've been concentrating my efforts on some exciting new work that will be unveiled later next month! I'm currently working with an amazing duo, Jen and Kyle at Sorry You're Happy, and creating work for the art licensing market. They will be heading to Surtex for May 20th-22nd. In the meantime, here's a little sneak peek at one of the collections.

Hand lettering class update!

Katy Dockrill — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:40:50 +0000

What a great night of brush work and discussion! The weather was ideal, the group was enthusiastic, and on top of all that, it was fun. There was a lot of experimentation with letter types, using brush and ink, with a bit of hand cut type and some twig and ink as well. All in all, I couldn't have asked for a better evening to inaugurate my teaching skills. Thank you fellow hand letterers, thank you Julia for taking pictures and thank you Nook!

Hand Lettering Class

Katy Dockrill — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:21:50 +0000

I'm teaching my first ever hand lettering class at Nook, 156 Augusta Avenue, Toronto ON M5T 2L4, on Thursday March 22. If you are looking for an introduction to decorative brush and ink, or already have some lettering know how and want a class to explore, then this is for you!

You can find all the necessary information for tickets and materials at Nook. Look forward to seeing you!

Spotted

Katy Dockrill — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:11:04 +0000

While eating breakfast at our local diner, I spotted this lady. I love my neighbourhood!

Like

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!