Laurel Hawkswell - Edmonton Artist

Caricatures at Jubilee Auditorium’s Staff Christmas Party

2012-01-21T11:55:00.002-07:00

I thank my lucky stars quite often that I get paid to do something that I enjoy so much.
Here are a few of the people I drew this evening ....

Caricature of lady

Caricatures of couple

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caricatures at SNOW VALLEY Christmas Part

2012-01-19T19:48:00.003-07:00

SNOW VALLEY invited me to draw caricatures at their Christmas Party. Here is one of my favourites!

caricatures at Snow Valley Ski Resort

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Edmonton caricatures

caricatures for company Christmas party for Wolseley Canada

2012-01-19T19:43:00.000-07:00

Another successful company Christmas party for Wolseley Canada. What fun to do caricatures for these fine folks!

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edmonton caricatures

THAT CRITIC GUY character!

2012-01-19T19:27:00.000-07:00

Always fun, always an entertaining challenge to draw a cartoon character to fit a client's needs.

I love this critic guy ... and I'd hate to be criticized by him.... good thing he critiques computer programs.

THAT CRITIC GUY character logo art

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Cartoon Art

That Critic Guy

Oilers/Oil Kings/Capitals Annual Thank You Card

2012-01-19T19:12:00.000-07:00

Oilers/Oil Kings/Capitals Annual Thank You Card

I was assigned the task again this year with coming up with a new design for their Thank You card to those who go the extra mile for the Oilers, Oil Kings and Edmonton Capitals.

Always a challenge to come up with something that works for all three teams. Done for another year!

Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings, Edmonton Capitals,
Annual Thank You Card

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Lifeguard Competition 2012 T-shirt design

2012-01-19T18:50:00.002-07:00

The City of Edmonton's Lifeguard Competition 2012 T-shirt design

I love the flow of the three images on this design! Simple with lots of movement.

Lifeguard Competition 2012 logo

Lifeguard Competition 2012.jpg

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special portrait completed for Christmas

2012-01-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

A special portrait done in acrylic was completed just before Christmas. Here is a partial photo, to keep the full

painting just for the recipients. A little bit different from the photo because longer bangs were added.

portrait painting from a photo

photo of boy

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Portraits

Caricatures at Family Gatherings!

2011-11-13T17:55:00.005-07:00

Family Gathering caricature

Edmonton family caricature

2011-10-03T06:23:00.001-06:00

World Animal Day Caricatures

2011-10-03T06:14:00.001-06:00

I drew a Family at the Edmonton Valley Zoo yesterday for World Animal Day.

World Animal Day Caricature to take home and enjoy

2011-10-02T12:00:00.000-06:00

Edmonton Valley Zoo World Animal Day
Date: Sunday October 2, 2011
Time: noon-4pm

Join us at the Edmonton Valley Zoo to celebrate World Animal Day 2011 and enjoy an amazing array of activities for all ages!

Enjoy the active animal games including the Leapin’ Lemur Inflatable or A World of Animals Scavenger Hunt.

Stop by for some Amazing Animal Face Painting or enjoy receiving a World Animal Day Caricature to take home and enjoy. For a change of pace, “Get Closer” with animal encounters and educational talks, or join in the Musical Enrichment Parade to present a stimulating treat or surprise to some of the animals that call the Edmonton Valley Zoo home.

Edmonton Caricature

After all of this excitement, take a break and enjoy making a World Animal Day Craft or enjoy your very own World Animal Day Cupcake (while supplies last!).

You’ll also have an opportunity to visit the Endangered Animal Touch Table as well as have a chance to win one of the huge prizes in the World Animal Day Prize Extravaganza.

Mark this date in your calendar, this is a must attend event!

For more information:
Edmonton Valley Zoo 13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)

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drawing Caricatures for eight hours

2011-09-25T15:01:00.000-06:00

Today I was at Edmonton's Valley Zoo drawing Caricatures for eight hours. there were a lot of people and what a nice hot (30*C) day! I wish that I had the time to take a photo of all the caricatures - there were some great ones today.

Edmonton's Valley Zoo - caricatures

Caricatures at the Canadian Home Builders association family picnic

2011-09-24T13:46:00.000-06:00

On Saturday I was the Royal Glenora club drawing Caricatures at the Canadian Home Builders association family picnic.

Caricatures

Edmonton Caricatures
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stop by the Edmonton Valley Zoo for a caricature…..and it’s free!

2011-09-24T08:28:00.002-06:00

I'll be at Edmonton Valley Zoo drawing caricatures - Free Admission Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo

Date: Sunday September 25, 2011 Time: 10am-6pm September 25th, 2011 will once again mark the City of Edmonton’s annual Free Admission Day Celebrations and it will be the perfect opportunity to visit the beautiful Edmonton Valley Zoo!

Come “Get Closer” and witness amazing animal enrichments as we provide stimulating surprises to a selection of animals. Peter and Mary will greet you at the front entrance with some amazing live music.

As you stroll through the zoo be sure to stop by for a caricature, listen to educational animal talks, see Fleasha and her one of a kind Flea Circus or make a neat take home craft!

drawing caricature - Edmonton Valley Zoo

Be sure to try Painting Like Lucy or perfect your wallaby bouncing skills in a Giant Inflatable!

There will also be amazing animal encounters, face painting, sidewalk art, and a variety of other surprises throughout the day.

What an incredible way to spend a day…..and it’s free!

For more information:

Edmonton Valley Zoo 13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue) Edmonton, Alberta

bike on window along with the lettering for Scona Cycle

2011-09-17T13:33:00.000-06:00

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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Caricatures at UHaul Health Fair

2011-09-16T13:59:00.000-06:00

Caricatures at UHaul Employee Health Fair.

What a joy it was to draw at the Edmonton UHaul Employee Health Fair.

Some days I have to pinch myself that I get to do caricatures and chat with people for a living.

Here are a few examples of the fun I had ....

Edmonton Caricatures

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Edmonton Caricatures

Scona Cycle windows

2011-09-16T13:42:00.004-06:00

Edmonton's Scona Cycle Windows. This Window art was tricky with the security bars on the windows but,

"where there's a will, there's a way!"

Scona Cycle Window Art

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Caricatures at The Hanger at Fort Edmonton

2011-09-11T14:30:00.000-06:00

It was nice to be asked back again this year to the company party at The Hanger in Fort Edmonton today. It was also so nice to see some familiar, friendly faces was a bonus! I'm not sure who had more fun, these folks or me?!

Window Painting - Western GMC's 2011 Model Year Wrap Up

2011-09-09T11:38:00.000-06:00

Flourescent yellow and orange window paint makes Western GMC's windows pretty spectacular! Everything shown here on the windows has been painted by me in the past while. An enjoyable place to go paint at.

wedding caricature

2011-09-03T21:30:00.000-06:00

A beautiful evening to sit out on the patio and do caricatures at a wedding reception. Not everyone wants to dance or dance every song so caricatures are a popular addition to the wedding reception.

wedding caricature

added a favicon to Blog

2011-08-23T11:01:00.000-06:00

I added a favicon to my site - check it out!

Window Painting at Downtown Edmonton Harvey's Restaurant

2011-08-23T07:49:00.001-06:00

I Spent the day painting two sets of these windows at the Harvey's location downtown across from Grant MacEwan. A great day as well as a great lunch!

Window Painting at Downtown Edmonton Harvey's Restaurant

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Edmonton Artist poster for Junior Roller Derby Boot Camp

2011-08-17T17:34:00.000-06:00

Poster for Junior Roller Derby Boot Camp - Aug 20, 2011

Millenium Pace, Sherwood Park, Alberta

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A mural for the Indoor Play Area at Terwilleger Rec Centre

2011-07-28T19:01:00.001-06:00

A mural done for the Indoor Play Area at the City of Edmonton's Terwilleger Recreation Centre.

[2051 Leger Road, Edmonton, AB T6R 0R9 (780) 442-5311]

The Indoor Play Area has a stage that had blank walls. Our hope is by adding these characters that are performing and play acting, that it will give the kids the idea to do the same!

You can only see part of the mural from the hallway windows which is a bit of a shame. My personal favourites are the little boy on the moon and "Canadian Girl"!

Of course the characters and mural layout was designed by me as well as the painting of it.

Mural - look at me Mom.

Mural - dress up and sleep

Mural - Play

Mural - shining stars

Mural - girl takes a bow

Mural - Canadian section

Caricatures at a fundraising event and at a company party

2011-07-26T21:10:00.000-06:00

These girls were such a blast and talk about cute!

Caricatures at a fundraising event for The Stollery Children’s Hospital at Jox Sports Bar & Grill. These girls were such a blast and talk about cute! When they walked up and said they wanted a caricature, I could hardly contain myself because I could see instantly that they had such pizzaz that it was going to be fun drawing them.

then,

Another good time at a company party! ....

Caricatures at a company party

Caricature at a company party

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