Finishing up Caricatures at The Grey Nuns

I was back to finish up caricatures for the staff in one of the departments at The Grey Nuns. This was one of my favourites for sure! It was nice to go back in and see lots of friendly, familiar faces! 

So now they are going to photocopy, reduce them a bit and put them in small frames to hang up in their staff room. Should be a fun looking wall.

caricatures for staff member at The Grey Nuns Hospital Edmonton

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 

Interesting Things People Do With My Caricatures

Interesting Things People Do With My Caricatures

Interesting Things People Do With My Caricatures

I popped in at The Misericordia Hospital and they showed me one more thing they did with my caricatures …

personalized locker labels! Not only will they hang in their main hallway but they their lockers. It looked pretty neat all hanging together like that. It's great that they're having so much fun with it. A fun thing would be to see one of the lady's faces when she comes back from holidays and sees her caricature on her locker ( I did it from a photo of those who were away on holidays and the rest were done there at the hospital ).

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Edmonton Artist, Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures at a Birthday Celebration

I had a great night drawing caricatures at a birthday party. The women wore absolutely gorgeous saris, even the little girls! They had a group of Chinese Dancers come in to perform, Choo Choo the Clown, me doing caricatures and Cosmin Danila taking photos (which I can't wait to see!). I'm not quite sure what else they may have had BEFORE all the above mentioned showed up.

This little girl was adorable. I wasn't sure if her hair was supposed to be this style or if a bunch of it on the one side had fallen out of a braid or barrett. Either way, it was so cute.

And this group of 4 guys I drew were awesome! Nice … and … awesome. One of the guys said he was going to frame it. Another one of the guys said to me, "This is great, it's something that everybody should do at least once in their lifetime." He's right!

group of 4 guys I drew were awesome

This little girl was adorable

Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Face Painting for Fraser Community League

Fraser Community League (NE Edmonton, Alberta) asked me to face paint for their community event. They had food and lots of games for the kids … as well as me face painting! 

This little guy loved his tiger face paint! He would come back every once in awhile to take a look at himself in my hand mirror. I would know each time because he would also growl as he looked at his face! Sure makes you smile when you know that someone likes what you painted for them that much.

They had a group of teenage girls volunteering and right near the end they came over to get some face painting. So they decided they wanted their legs done. I think seeing all of them here is pretty neat. I was glad to be able to do something cool for volunteers.

Body paint on girls leg at family picnic

This little guy loved his tiger face paint!

Teen girl with body paint on her leg

teen girl with flowers and swirls for bodypainting 

Teenage girl with bodyart painting at Edmonton Community League Event

Edmonton Artist by Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures for staff at the Misericordia Hospital

Wanting to put a human touch to one of the departments at the Misericordia Hospital here in Edmonton Alberta, I was hired to do caricatures. 

I overheard someone ask, "When have they done this before?" and the reply was, "They've never done this for us before!" 

I'm glad I could be a bright spot in their day! During their break they would come over and check out each other's drawings. They will be photocopied and hung in their hallway for their Open House (sorry I do not know the date or time). The staff will get their original drawing. Like I said, it will definitely add a human touch to the sterile environment. It's nice to know … That's What I Do! 

The gentleman holding his caricature was so much fun to draw. He had me laughing so much!

gentleman holding his caricature was so much fun to draw

caricatures o\for staff at the Misericordia Hospital here in Edmonton

Edmonton Artist - caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures for LASIK MD's Company Picnic

What a beautiful day at Rundle Park with the staff from LASIK MD! 

I was a bit goofy because it had been a very cold morning and I didn't look at the weather forecast …

I'd remembered drawing at another event in the summer when it was overcast, windy and really cold. I'd had to pull out my winter coat from my vehicle. SO, thinking I was being really brilliant, I put on my long johns. Look at this first photo … yes, it's sunny! What was I thinking? Luckily I wasn't so hot that I was sweating or anything but it was rather crazy of me to think I needed long johns. They were thin long johns but still … long johns in September. NO, Edmonton is not that cold.

Oh, and I'd put HOT POCKETS in my shoes. 

I managed to have a good time even though I was overdressed.  I think I was the only one wearing glasses too....

Young couple with their caricatures

woman holding her caricature

What a great smile in this caricature

big smiles for these caricatures

Edmonton artist caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures at the Good Samaritan Corporate Office

Drawing caricatures at the Good Samaritan Corporate Office and I had too much fun to just post one example from the morning!
I was trying out a new drawing set up so I was a bit nervous for the first few minutes. I've been using a drawing table that always felt a bit too low and the drawing board area itself not quite big enough. I felt that I was getting too much neck pain afterwards from looking up and down a lot. I'm hoping that my new easel will be the charm! So far so good!

Woman at Good Samaritan Edmonton with her caricature

Man at Good Samaritan Edmonton with his caricature

Woman at Good Samaritan Edmonton holds her caricature

Man at Good Samaritan Edmonton looks pleased with his caricature

Woman at Good Samaritan Edmonton with her caricature

Edmonton artist caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

Face Painting for a company's family event

So often I forget to take photos of my face painting. It's my mission to do better in that respect. So on that note, 
here are a couple photos from a recent company's family event. I crop the photos on purpose so that the child's
privacy is kept, even though I have asked their parent if I would be allowed to take their photo to be able to show
as an example of my work.

Edmonton Girl with face painted during a family picnic

face painting for a corporate family event

Edmonton artist  Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures for AIT Client Services

A fantastic day at the park for AIT Client Services Staff Picnic this past week. So nice to sit and draw people on a beautiful, sunny day. I hope I added to the enjoyment of the day. People enjoyed sitting down for their own caricature and many people would pop over ever once in awhile to see how everyone else's caricature was turning out. The plan was to photo copy them and hang them up in an office hallway and everyone then gets to take the original home. A great way to liven up and lighten up any work place!

woman with caricature

a man holds his caricature

Edmonton artist caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

Back to Draw at The Radisson Again!

Drawing for more of the staff at The Radisson Hotel in South Edmonton. It's so nice to be asked back and to see many familiar and friendly faces.

It was also a very special day for the staff and one little girl …. Jessie was officially given her wish from the Children's Make A Wish Foundation of a trip to Disneyworld because of the generous donations from staff and clientele at The Radisson Hotel, South Edmonton. Not only that, but they gave her a Disney princess suitcase and other princess treasures. She is one deserving little girl because of her health issues over her 6 years. This summer she became tracheotomy tube free! 

I'm glad Jessie sat down for me to draw her caricature too.

I have donated my time to do caricatures at a Fundraiser that Jessie's mom has put on to benefit The Stollery Children's Hospital here in Edmonton. So when I saw Jessie and her mom and realised how special this day was for her, I was thrilled to be able to be there! And how wonderful it was for the staff to meet the little girl that they fundraised for, making her wish come true. Have fun in Disneyworld Jessie!

Woman with her caricature at The Radisson Hotel in South Edmonton

Chef holding caricature at The Radisson Hotel in South Edmonton

Jessie! what a cute caricature

Staff woman at The Radisson Hotel in South Edmonton

Edmonton artist caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

A Busy Weekend

I drew caricatures at Pineridge Golf Course Clubhouse a few days ago and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Lots of great couples, one couple who was getting married the next day there at the club house and another that were celebrating their 38th Wedding Anniversary that night. Glad I could give them a little something extra to mark the day/weekend! Unfortunately I forgot to take any pictures. I sure wish I had. 

Today I face painted at Ol' MacDonalds Resort, Alberta. Again, forgot to take any pictures. I don't know where my blog brain was?! I painted for Elite Integrity Services at their weekend company camp out. They had a Jumpy Thing, a Balloon Artist and myself face painting. 

Then back into Edmonton to draw caricatures at a wedding reception on the North side! Here are a few photos from the evening. My favourite moment, the big bear hug type huge I got from the bride's mom! Talk about feeling appreciated!

Today, bring on Snow Valley's Annual Tent Sale! I'll be there 12 - 4PM drawing caricatures.  $5 for a caricature and the proceeds go to the Edmonton Humane Society.

Bride and Groom Caricature at their wedding reception

Woman enjoys her caricature 

wedding guest with her caricature 

Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Caricature Drawings at Snow Valley tent sale - I'll be a vendor

I will be drawing caricatures at the Edmonton Snow Valley Ski Resort for their Summer Tent sale. Drop by and say hello and get your caricature drawn or buy your gear for the Ski and Snowboarding season.

I will be a vendor at Snow Valley's Tent Sale

Bring the family down to see what the stores have left of last year's stock! From skis and snowboards to boots and coats, selection will be vast and the savings huge. We'll also have fun for the kids and other activities. Plus you can pick up your 2013-14 Seasons Pass for 15% off for the entire month of August. Here are just a few of the attending shops...

Happy Customer at Snow Valley's tent sale last year

Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures at North Edmonton Seniors Centre for Cartoon Drawing Classes

I drew caricatures at the North Edmonton Seniors Centre (7524 - 139 Avenue) to promote my cartooning class I'm instructing in the fall. Why not sign up for the class too?! The class is on October 23rd, 2013, 9:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m 

Here are some favourite drawings. Hope you enjoy them too!

caricatures at the North Edmonton Seniors Centre

promoting my cartooning class October 23rd, 2013, 9:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m 

Cartoon drawing classes by Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Caricature in Mundare, Alberta for Servus Credit Union

I drew caricatures in Mundare, Alberta this past weekend for Servus Credit Union. 

I had a really nice welcome right off the bat with a nice, young boy about 10 years old willing to help me unload my supplies (tent, chairs, signs, small table, and all my drawing stuff). I truly had a great afternoon drawing lots of freckly kids and some of their parents. 

There are a lot of photos here because I told the kids that I would post their photos on my blog. I can't go back on my word! If I take a photo of someone under 18, I always ask their parents if I can take their photo and that I might put it on my blog as an example of my work. I don't think I've ever had someone say, "No, I rather you didn't." Thank you to everyone over the years who have let me take their photo with their caricature…. it's been my pleasure doing it for you.

A big  THANK-YOU to Mundare Servus Credit Union for having me at this year's big Mundare Days.

Mundare teen with here caricature

boy with his caricature

girl holding here caricature

I like this caricature

Mundare girl holding up her caricature

Edmonton Artist, caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures for a unit at The Grey Nuns Hospital

This past week I was asked to come in to do caricatures for a unit at The Grey Nuns as part of their staff moral initiative. 

This team are an important one - they sterilise all the surgical equipment. I was able to go in during the work day, although I had to be there by 7:15 a.m. mind you! I almost felt like I was working a regular work day like everyone else. I was there early to be able to hit the tail end of the night shift then get the later shift.

It was a really enjoyable day. Nice people.

Caricatures for staff at The Grey Nuns Hospital

Caricatures for woman at The Grey Nuns Hospital Edmonton

another Caricatures for woman at The Grey Nuns Hospital

Edmonton Artist, Caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

Wedding Anniversary Caricatures!

I drew caricatures at an anniversary party recently. It was a great addition to a party where people are enjoying a good meal and chatting. 

I love how I was able to get their smiles to the max! Still happy after many years of marriage. 

Way to go!

Wedding anniversary party Caricatures

Edmonton Artist, caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures for Husky's 75th Anniversary Party in Lloydminister

I was asked to go to Lloydminster recently to draw caricatures for Husky at their big 75th Anniversary party.

They had music, cotton candy and other goodies, face painting, juggling, magic and ME doing caricatures. Something for everyone. Man, they sure know how to throw a party! The only thing that would have made the trip perfect, was if the Starbucks had been open when it was all wrapped up so that I could have treated myself to a Chai Latte for my drive home to Edmonton!

Lloydminster couple with caricature

Alberta Artist, Caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures at a Birthday Party

Most of us have been at those parties for friends or family who's children are having a birthday. 

I was doing face painting AND caricatures at a birthday party today and parents that brought their kids were pleasantly surprised when they themselves were treated to face painting and a caricature! 

Here is my favourite from the day! ...

Birthday party guests with their caricature

Edmonton Artist, caricatures by Laurel Hawkswell

I forgot to post this so, now I am blogging it

I will be doing caricatures (well I did caricatures) at the Estée Lauder counter at The Bay, Southgate on Friday evening, July 26th for the launch if their Advanced Night Repair serum. The ladies are taking bookings for the evening caricature line up with any purchase. So head on over to The Bay at Southgate and see them at the Estée Lauder counter.

I liked my signs for Estee Lauder so, I'm posting this late..