Enbridge 2013 United Way Campaign window painting

I was back at Enbridge again this year to paint their windows for their annual United Way campaign.
I take the art that the United Way gives them. The Enbridge employees and contractors do an amazing job of raising money for this great cause.

Window painting for Enbridge United Way campaign

Window painting by Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures at the Fort Saskatchewan Fall Festival

The Fort Saskatchewan Downtown Business Council invited me back again this year to draw at their Fall Festival.

It was a bit windy which made it tricky for me at times, but it was a morning and afternoon of caricatures and a long line  up. 

As you can see, I saw some great smiles today and met some nice people. Another good day!

A young lady holds her caricature

this young mand shows us his caricature

a Fort Saskatchewan couple with their Caricature 

face painting photo on the Edmonton Sun's web page

This is the writeup that was on The Edmonton Sun's webpage today...

Laurel Hawkswell (left) face paints a dolphin on Nathaniel Gibbs, 7, during the EPS West Division Summer Safety Fair at Inglewood Community Hall in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday, July 6, 2013. The fair brought the community together with Edmonton Police Service officers to see their equipment and to participate in a variety of activities. Ian Kucerak/Edmonton Sun/QMI Agency

Laurel Hawkswell face paints a dolphin

Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Girl holding balloons - with her face painted

Face Painting at Inglewood Community for EPS Safety Fair Sat July 6

Hi everyone;  I will be face painting at the Inglewood Community for Edmonton Police Services West Division Safety Fair Saturday July 6, 2013 12:00 - 3:00 PM.  drop by and get something funky to wear for the day!

This is my third year to participate (or forth - were does the time go?)  In the past there have been a lot of community information and things for the kids to do.  There is a big tent so, it is a rain-or-shine event.  one year the Air-one police helicopter was there and other police teams like the K9.

Inglewood Community address: 12515 116 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7

EPS West Division Safety Fair

Woman with bodypaint at Edmonton Community Event

Girl with facepaint

Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Oliver Community Festival

I was busy today with two caricature events. Thoroughly enjoying myself at both of them. I love meeting people and giving them something that they can take away and hopefully enjoy looking at for a long time. My first event of the day was the Oliver Community Festival. They had a few streets blocked off with a lot of neat stuff. Jumpy Things, all sorts of booths, a free lunch and I did caricatures. Here are just a few of the good lookin' people I met and drew! .... It was nice to be able to do a caricature for some of the people that volunteered that day. They are the ones in the green t-shirts. A volunteer is a valuable thing.

Caricatures at Baturyn Community League's Volunteer Appreciation Night

It was a great night to do caricatures for Baturyn Community's Volunteers! They were expecting a complimentary dinner but also got a caricature to take home!


As a volunteer myself, I can say that it's always good to show volunteers that they are appreciated. Hopefully they enjoy their drawings for years to come.

Face Painting at Community League Winter Fun Day

Young girl with Face Painting - Edmonton

Today was my 3rd or 4th annual face painting job at Belvedere Community League’s Winter Family Fun Day.

 They do such a great event with face painting (of course), a spaghetti lunch and lots of outdoor activities. It as a nice warm winter day in Edmonton for it. I’ve been impressed with a good showing of people at their annual event no matter what the weather. Neat to recognise some of the kids and to see them growing up just a bit more each time I come back!

Aldergrove Soccer - A little bit of fun!

   A little bit of soccer fun! Are you one of the many adults this time of year having a good time watching your kids playing soccer?

   Sometimes I wonder who's enjoying themselves more, the kids playing or the parents gathered together watching and cheering on the sidelines. I know I've met and made many friends over the years at my kid's sports. I've enjoyed the ride that's for sure.

   Here's a little salute to the coaches who have given their time to the kids. Thanks a bunch!

Edmonton Soccer

Edmonton Artist

bike on window along with the lettering for Scona Cycle

At Scona Cycle I finally accomplished the bike to put up on the window along with the wording.  I like it and think it looks kinda cool!

Window Art

I thought for sure I could get it done for Saturday but I got caught up with family stuff and a face painting event at Aldergrove for "Community League day".  

At Aldergrove for "Community League day" there was Face Painting, a Jumpy Thing, Games, Hot Dogs/snacks and a Big Bin event... a lot of fun and sold a few additional Community League memberships too.

Face Painting

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