Wednesday, November 11, 2009

 

Edmonton Artist

this is a slide show from my picasa web album - which is updated often

to see more pictures click link Edmonton Artist
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Painting for sale




I now have one painting for sale - or I can paint/draw something special for you, contact me or leave a comment...

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SOLD - Painting for sale - SOLD



My Tulip Painting was sold.

When I was taking photos of tulips (while preparing for a commissioned Painting) I took approximately 60-70 photos of tulips - so she could choose the right painting for her house. I came up with two photos where I loved the composition. Susan chose the photo where the flowers were wide-open, looking very summer-ish. I knew that at some point I wanted to paint the other photo...

I wanted a painting to take with me on the train to Jasper, being part of the ARTIST ON RAILS promotion. I didn't manage to get it finished before the trip but was able to bring it along with me to work on - when I wasn't busy drawing caricatures. I had just a bit more painting left to finish, when I got back. Yes, it's done and it is for-sale...


It looks great on my mantel but as usual, since I picked art as my living, I must put it up for sale.

  • The size is 24 inches x 30 inches.

  • For sale asking $400.


  • The colour in this photo of the Tulip Painting is pretty close to being the painting's true colours (remember everyones computer is slightly different). If you're interested, you can borrow it to see if it fits in your home well. Until then, I will simply enjoy it, until it has a new home!

    send me an email or leave a comment below.

    Laurel Hawkswell

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    Saturday, September 19, 2009

     

    Nursery Mural

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    Saturday, September 12, 2009

     

    Great gift idea


    Sketches of children - gift for Grandma

     

    Dog Portraits

    here is a painting that I painted for a friend to give as a wedding gift. It is 16 x 20 acrylic on canvas





     

    Mural for the Laugh Shop on Whyte Ave

    A mural for The Laugh Shop, at their new location 2nd floor at 103rd and Whyte Avenue in Edmonton. The mural is of people laughing and a few comedians. See if you recognize a couple locals: someone from Perugia Salon & Spa and someone from Chili's, two of the neighbouring businesses! The mural was painted in acrylic paints with anti-graffiti coverage.






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    Wednesday, July 01, 2009

     

    Drawing Charactures

    It was a great Canada Day. I spent the day drawing charactures in Drayton Valley AB.



    There were a lot of people and different events (bands, face painting, art sales, penny carnival....) It was a nice drive out and the weather was great.

    I was drawing charactures for four hours, I never count how many I do - but there were a lot, mostly children and teens. It was cute to draw brothers/sisters or friends together.

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    Friday, June 26, 2009

     

    launching of BLACKBURN REDESIGNS’ new website


    here is a caricature I did for Marie Blackburn and she is using it on her new site

    “Blackburn ReDesigns has a new look” Sherwood Park, June 26, 2009. Marie Blackburn announces the launching of BLACKBURN REDESIGNS’ new website. BLACKBURN REDESIGNS provides one-day room makeovers using their client’s existing furnishings, artwork, and accessories. With the fresh eyes of a trained professional and applying the principals of design, we offer an affordable decorating alternative to transform and revitalize your home.

    We invite you to visit our “redesigned” website and enter our contest for a free fireplace mantle, bookcase, or china cabinet makeover! To enter the contest, all you have to do is hit the Contact Us button and type “contest entry” in the comment section.

    BLACKBURN REDESIGNS

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    Saturday, June 20, 2009

     

    two Portraits from photos



    I just completed two portraits both were done from a photo. The man's portrait was completed from an old photo that was torn, discoloured and damaged. The painting of the woman was done from a black and white photo and was requested to be painting all in pinks.

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    Saturday, November 01, 2008

     

    Fort McMurray Realtors AD {draft]

    video

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    Wednesday, November 07, 2007

     

    WINDOW PAINTING AT YUK YUK'S - LONDONDERRY MALL













    Another year has gone by and a new set of Christmas characters fit for Yuk Yuks comedy club have emerged!

    Here is :
  • Santa,

  • Mrs. Claus,

  • Rudolf,

  • a snowman and

  • a couple elves

  • all doing stand-up!

    I had a lot of fun creating them . . . some days I LOVE my job!



    Laurel Hawkswell art at Yuk Yuks in Londonderry Mall Edmonton

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    Tuesday, November 06, 2007

     

    Laurel's cartoon of CISN FM's Mike McGuire


    Hi Mike McGuire,

    Here is the cartoon of you that I promised!
    Hope you like it.
    Thanks again for putting me on CISN FM last week and letting me promote my window painting stuff.

    Laurel Hawkswell

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    Monday, November 05, 2007

     

    Oil City Roadhouse - CFR window paintings










    This is my latest window painting for Oil City Roadhouse and the Canadian Finals Rodeo week celebration.
    It was decided to have most of the images quite high on the windows for two reasons
  • visibility when the bar is full of people and

  • so that people won't try to wreck them.

  • Crazy what people will do in a bar! Have a great CFR week everyone

  • Remember if you drink then, don't drive.

  • Take the LRT door-to-door between Oil City Roadhouse and CFR [at rexall place].
  • LRT - Corona station & LRT - Coliseum station
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    Thursday, November 01, 2007

     

    A sign for Nu Ventures Hair 456-4444


    This is a sign I did for Nu Ventures Hair at their new location on 12515 Stony Plain Rd NW NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada. A cozy atmosphere.

    Good luck in your new location Marta!

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    CFR window paintings for Corus Entertainment Inc. (radio) in Edmonton






    I had a great time, once again, painting windows at Corus Entertainment (The building that houses CISN, JOE FM, CHED and COOL 880).
    It's nice receiving a "hello!" from radio personalities. It's always nice to be able to put a face to the voices that I hear on the radio all the time.

    Mike McGuire from CISN had me on the radio twice while I was painting the window of his sound booth! He suggested I mention how to get in touch with me if someone wanted some window painting done. I was thrilled to have the chance to promote the window painting part of my art.
    THANK YOU MIKE for giving me that opportunity! I am presently doing a cartoon of him as an official thank you . . . look for it on my blog soon . . . or on the Mike McGuire blog!

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    Thursday, October 18, 2007

     

    CARICATURES FOR GIFTS - CARICATURES DONE AT COMPANY FUNCTIONS/PARTIES

    CHARACTER CARTOONS

    Laurel Hawkswell, a colour Character Cartoon


    a Laurel Hawkswell Character Cartoon

    Charater Cartoons are simpler than charactures. Slick and great for reproduction on business cards
    and other advertising. And also . . . unique!


    CARICATURES FOR GIFTS - CARICATURES DONE AT COMPANY FUNCTIONS/PARTIES

    Laurel Hawkswell, a Characture

    Caricatures are a great, unique gift.
    I can also do caricatures at company functions or parties.
    Contact me for more information.
    (send me an email )

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    Saturday, October 06, 2007

     

    Paintings - Nature's four seasons at John Jansen Nature Centre

    Spring by Laurel Hawkswell

    Summer by Laurel Hawkswell

    Autumn by Laurel Hawkswell

    Winter by Laurel Hawkswell

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    Saturday, September 29, 2007

     

    Creating Caricatures Sept 30 12-4 PM

  • I will be at the John Janzen Nature Centre Sunday Sept 30, 2007 [Free Admission Day] creating Caricatures for guests.
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    Tuesday, September 25, 2007

     

    Painting on bedroom wall for a little girl!

    This was for a little girl's room who loves Tinkerbell.
    Who doesn't love Tinkerbell?!


  • Don't forget I'll be at Framestudio Sat Sept 29 [2-4 PM.]




  • send me an email re: a painting/project for Christmas or other art project(s).


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    Monday, September 24, 2007

     

    Painting on-site at Framestudio open-house

    Hi, I will be on-site painting at the Framestudio Customer Appreciation Day, on Saturday [September 29, 2007 between 2:00 - 4:00 PM.]

    How to find Framestudio

  • Turn-off Anthony Henday at the West Edmonton Mall exit (87 Ave),

  • Framestudio is located in the strip-mall on your left after the Christian Reformed Churches (Covenant)

  • Turn left/north at the Mac’s Convenience Gas/Store


  • Please drop-in and talk to me about a painting/project for Christmas (or send me an email )

    come in for Framing and Painting

    Laurel Hawkswell

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    Friday, September 21, 2007

     

    Window Vinyl Art at the Great 88












    The Great 88 at South Edmonton Common in Edmonton has been open a couple months.

    The store owners, Dan and Antonia, found that their store front needed more pizzaz and wanted people to know what
    The Great 88 was all about from the parking lot. They came up with phrases that best described their store and I came
    up with images to go along with some of them. Pictured here is a BEFORE shot and some AFTER shots. The cartoon
    images add interest and using the white vinyl will really make them stand out, especially on sunny days. These photos
    were taken on a partially cloudy day.

    The Great 88 carries thousands of items under $1.00 . . . . better than a dollar store!
    Please visit Antonia and Dan's Great 88, they are good people.

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    Friday, September 07, 2007

     

    in the fall and winter I'll enjoy the warm colours in this painting







    My Original painting .....

    ......? cover with texturizer

    Close-up of texturizer. Cool stuff!? It was fun gooping it on.

    ..... paint till you can't see the tulips anymore and you've got a different look!

    I'm going to hang this new paintingabout 6 inches higher but here it is. Who knows if I'll be putting on more paint here and there every once in awhile.?

    When I asked my son what he thought of it he said, "What's it supposed to be? It's kinda weird Mom."

    I guess he's a bit too used to seeing my very detailed, realistic paintings.

    I think that's why I like this one (for now) because it's different and for the fall and winter I'll enjoy the warm colours in it.?

    Laurel Hawkswell

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    Tuesday, August 28, 2007

     

    Painting of "Tulips ready to Bloom" for Sale


    When I was taking photos of a bunch of tulips to do a commissioned painting, I took approximately 60 - 70 photos of the colour of tulips she chose until I came up with two photos where I loved the composition. Susan chose the photo where the flowers were wide open, looking very summer-ish. I knew that at some point I wanted to paint the other photo.

    I wanted a painting to take with me on the train to Jasper, being part of the ARTIST ON RAILS promotion. I didn't manage to get it finished before hand but was able to bring it along with me to work on when I wasn't busy drawing caricatures. Had just a bit left to do on it when I got back. Yup, it's done.

    It looks great on my mantel but as usual, since I picked art as my living, I must put it up for sale.
    If you're interested, you can borrow it to see if it fits in your home well. Until then, I will simply enjoy it till it has a new home!

    The size is 24 inches X 30 inches. For sale for $400.
    The colour in this photo of the painting is pretty close to being the painting's true colours. Love our new camera!

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    Caricature of Laurel in Jasper


    I just got back from doing caricatures as one of the artists with ARTISTS ON RAILS. This is my second summer participating in the event and I hope to be invited back! I did caricatures on the VIA train from Edmonton to Jasper and back a couple days later. I stayed at The Sawridge Hotel in Jasper doing caricatures and painting in their lobby. I tried to "work" as much as I could and was tired at the end of the day but had a great time chatting with people as I drew them or as they stopped to talk. I met a lot of nice people visiting Jasper and Canada from around the world as well as great staff on VIA and at the Sawridge.

    A big thank you to Marianne Garrah, the woman who came up with the idea of ARTISTS ON RAILS for Alberta artists. Marianne
    is passionate about art and keeping the wildlife in Jasper from becoming extinct - please look up one of her other projects called TuktuPrayers - and travelling art exhibit of caribou art.

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    Wednesday, July 25, 2007

     

    Lemurs at Edmonton's Valley Zoo, Edmonton Alberta Canada





    Valley Zoo Development Society

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    Fort McMurray Realtors Logo

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    Monday, July 23, 2007

     

    Tuktu Prayer logo


    A design done for Caribou Extinction Awareness. Tuktu Prayers has an exhibit touring with wildlife art.

    A thank you to Marianne in Jasper for coming up with the idea and asking me to draw it.

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    Monday, April 02, 2007

     

    Tulips that go "WOW"





    Another painting that has found a happy home with Susan and Johnathan.

    It is 3 feet by 4 feet and makes a big impact in their living room.

    This is a painting for those who love colour!

    Once again a bit sad to see it leave my house to go to another but you can't beat the feeling when someone is pleased with what you've done for them.

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    Thursday, March 15, 2007

     

    Artist on Rails - Year 3

    I will be a feature artist on the third annual Artist on Rails. On VIA August 23rd Edmonton-to-Jasper | August 25th Jasper-to-Edmonton Alberta Canada.

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    Friday, March 09, 2007

     

    Mural in subway tunnels - Downtown Edmonton




    My latest mural is in a walkway between Chancery Hall and Century Place in downtown Edmonton Alberta.
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    This will mainly be seen by City of Edmonton employees who go back-and-forth between these buildings or to the LRT and the pedways.
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    The main building in the mural is Chancery Hall with Century Place in the background. The trees and canopies depict any one of the many festivals that take place across the street in Sir Winston Churchill Square.
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    This is a bit of a different style for me - which I enjoyed.
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    The apple green really livens up the area.

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    Friday, January 12, 2007

     

    Daisy Painting for sale


    [double-click] painting to enlarge
    This painting is a acrylic on canvas - 22" * 28",
    leave a comment, or
    send me an e-mail if you would like this say hi Laurel
    (buy this painting or commission another of your choice - see more examples below...)

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    Paintings for Yuk Yuk's Edmonton

    Yuk Yuk's Stand-up Comedy in the Londonderry Mall, ground level, on the northeast corner 6606 137th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.



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    Sunday, December 31, 2006

     

    Portrait delivered as a gift this Christmas



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    Christmas gifts painted earlier this month







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    Monday, December 11, 2006

     

    Golden Retriever Painting

    Here is the Golden Retriever painting that I just completed.
    It is 18" x 24".
    Done just in time for Christmas.
    I hope they enjoy it.

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    Wednesday, December 06, 2006

     

    a winter scene painting for a Senior's Centre in Edmonton

    A winter scene painting for the Central Lions Senior Centre, 11113 - 113 Street NW, Edmonton Alberta Canada.

    Central Lions Senior Centre




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    Thursday, November 30, 2006

     

    Paintings for WestWorld Computers (the Apple Macintosh and iPod store)

    Here are some pictures of the windows at WestWorld Computers in west Edmonton. There is a big selection of iPod video and mp3 players.







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    Window paintings at ACT Family Centre



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    Window paintings at Tim Hortons





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    Saturday, November 25, 2006

     

    More window paintings - NewWest Travel, Edmonton

    It was cold while I painted these, I was defiantly wishing that I was somewhere warmer. At Newwest Travel they have some good travel packages available...



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    Tuesday, November 21, 2006

     

    Christmas window art at Hap's Restaurant in Edmonton








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    Wednesday, November 15, 2006

     

    My latest painting has been delivered [it is 5 feet x 6 feet]

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    I've been painting windows - having some fun



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    Saturday, November 04, 2006

     

    Recent Art





    Window Paintings and Coloured Pencil Art

    Sunday, October 08, 2006

     

    Portrait number one

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    Portrait 2

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    Portrait 3

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    All three portraits


    Tuesday, August 29, 2006

     

    Daisy's are sold, I'll miss them


    My paintings of the Daisy's have found a home - with Twyla in Saskatchewan

    Wednesday, August 16, 2006

     

    Paintings of Palm Leafs







    Here are two of my latest paintings and
    some of Q's art work also.

    Sunday, July 09, 2006

     

    It has been a while...


    We changed the colour of our wall... so, I changed the colours on my painting. I changed the Tulip to Orange and added more green to the background. I like it!

    Summer is off to a busy start. We have been to the lake, football games (Go Esks!), school is over, soccer is over, Bar-B-Q's and visits to attractions like the zoo are keeping us entertained and having fun... send me an email and let me know how your summer is starting off.

    Monday, June 19, 2006

     

    She Grew up... and we painted over these, here are some memories






    Saturday, June 17, 2006

     

    Now they are both done...





    Wednesday, June 14, 2006

     

    A mural I painted







    if you have e-mail click my name, to send me an e-mail Laurel

    This is a mural that I painted last January for Jasper Place Swimming Pool (Leisure Centre). It is about 5 meters high and about 10 meters wide. It was kinda scary climbing up that high, but the scaffolding was sturdy.... I painted in seven days, it took me about 100 hours (plus prep time).







    This is a logo I have just finished. It is for a future website where hair stylists and other salon employees register themselves. You will be able to go to the site and find that special hairdresser of yours that has moved salons (and no one at that salon will tell you where they went) . . . . StylistFinder.ca!

    Thursday, June 08, 2006

     

    my latest painting is for sale


    I just finished the painting that I started on my trip to Jasper. Finally getting ahead of commissioned work.... If you would like to discuss purchasing it, send me an e-mail at hi Laurel . If you know of anyone that is partial to daisies please let them know about my blog. Until it sells it will sit lovingly on my mantel since the orange daisy painting that is shown below will be gone to it's new home this weekend.

    This painting was inspired by the daisies on the side of the ski hill at Sun Peeks near Kamloops, B.C. last summer.

    It is acrylic on canvas, the size is 22 inches by 28 inches. The light blues and mauves are a bit more vibrant than shown in this photo.

    Monday, May 29, 2006

     

    Jasper was Awesome - lots of fun, met some interesting people



    I had fun drawing while waiting for the Train.



    my spot for painting at The Sawridge Hotel in Jasper.



    I was keeping myself warm by the fire - everything was so nice.



    I spent some time painting and now it is almost complete.

    EVERYONE, The VIA train trip home was so much fun. It left me on a real high about the whole trip. In the Activity Car I started drawing people and I didn't stop, even finishing up a caricature after the train stopped in Edmonton. There were two tour groups onboard, one from the United States and another from Britain. The whole Activity Car was full of people playing games and many waiting for their turn to get a caricature. There was such a energetic feeling the whole time - with lots of laughter. The tour guides thought that it was such a great idea to have me on the train and thought it'd be great to have me on again. I think they will enjoy the other artists just as much. When my family came up to help me with my belongings, a few people said, "So you're the young lad she has to go home to. You know we were trying to keep her!"

    I think that it was a real added bonus for the passengers and it gave them an amusing memento of their train trip across Canada. I met so many interesting people that have traveled to many places and they LOVED Jasper National Park of Canada. Of course, who wouldn't!

    I had never taken the train before and it sure is a first class way to travel.

    Thank-you so much to the Artist on Rails, for the opportunity to make this train trip.

    Wednesday, May 24, 2006

     

    I'm off to the Rocky Mountains - Jasper Alberta, tomorrow



    You are invited to visit with me while I complete my painting at the Sawridge Jasper Friday May 26, 2006. I will display other paintings Thursday afternoon also.

    I will be drawing caricatures on the train and while I am in Jasper.



    a work in progress (picture taken at night - not the best lighting)




    I am hoping to get some time ,in Jasper, to finish this painting.




    here is a little graphic that I made for the trip. All Aboard! - stop by and have your caricature done.



    I will check for comments and e-mail messages, when I return....

    here is a cool web site to try while I'm away

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    Tuesday, May 23, 2006

     

    Sample Business Cards


    Thursday, May 18, 2006

     

    Upcoming Daybreak Alberta Interview re: Artists on Rails on CBC Radio One

    I just got this poster from the Marianne in Jasper AB.
    Wow, I'd better get painting!




    I also completed a phone interview, with Marianne the Artists on Rails coordinator and Terri Campbell from CBC radio.

    Terri Campbell - the host producer of Daybreak Alberta, the provincial weekend morning show on CBC Radio One.
    The interview will be aired Sunday, May 21 between 7 - 9 AM.
    [Daybreak Alberta Schedule: Weekend Mornings 6:00 to 9:00 AM
    on CBC Radio One
    1010 AM Calgary and 740 AM Edmonton]

    Very cool!

    This is getting exciting...! ALL Aboard!

    Wednesday, May 17, 2006

     

    Painting - portrait of dogs




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    Monday, May 15, 2006

     

    Orange and Yellow Daisies (3' * 4')

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    Wednesday, May 10, 2006

     

    Today's pencil sketches of a family






    Tuesday, May 09, 2006

     

    one of today's projects - a kids menu/activity page


    created by Laurel Hawkswell

    Friday, May 05, 2006

     

    My Sign Design



    A new sign that Laurel Hawkswell designed for
    Jasper Place Fitness and Leisure Centre.

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    Thursday, May 04, 2006

     

    My Latest Painting

    I hope you like it. It is 3 feet by 4 feet.

    I feel that this photo doesn't quite do it justice,
    as far as the colour of the orange goes.



    Let me know what you think.
    And yes . . . our fireplace wall IS that colour!






    It is 3' by 4'. Acrylic Paint on Canvas

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    Saturday, April 29, 2006

     

    River Day art


    Here is some artwork that I did that the City of Edmonton is using for their River Day celebrating - Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River and Environment Week.

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    Tuesday, April 25, 2006

     

    New Signs for Hap's Hungry House

    here are some recent signs that I made for Hap's Restaurant

    16060 Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton, AB T5P 3Z9



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    Saturday, April 22, 2006

     

    Introduction and Invitation to say hi Laurel

    Hi I am in Edmonton Alberta Canada,
    If you would like a painting write a comment
    (I am also a graphic artist, cartoonist and caricaturist)

    Here is a painting that I just love
    (flowers are a bit of a personal theme for me right now)



    Here is another picture - of a Laurel Hawkswell painting
    (inspired while camping in Clearwater B.C. Canada)



    Another Painting that I did for a friend



    Soon I will be on a VIA rail train drawing caricatures in Jasper Alberta (Artists on Rails) a fun way to travel and see the mountains.



    example of some window art for a radio station to promote the
    Canadian Finals Rodeo - this was fun to do...

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