We want to read diversely, so we need to talk about publishing
In 2016, I found out my reading was mostly white, feminist women. So from then on, I've been working on diversifying my reading and there have been some surprising insights on my own habits, the publishing industry, and the struggle against systemic factors that prevent equity and anti-racism. In ...
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Sketchnotes from Lynda Barry Talk in Calgary
I've had a few friends reach out about getting started drawing in the last month since COVID-19 and my participation in #StayHomeandDrawYEG. So, I thought I would share my sketchnotes from my creativity idol, Lynda Barry. This is from a talk she did in Calgary at the Alberta University of the Arts in ...
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Little Women – Illustrated Review
Back during Christmas holidays and over January 2020, I experienced Little Women by Louisa May Alcott for my Book Club - I say experience because I read the book and watched both the 1994 and 2019 movies. I'm typically not a fan of the classics but Hayley, a friend in my Book Club, has consistently ...
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COVID-19 Stay Home and Draw Week 3
Hi! Last week was my first "dark week" of COVID-19 isolation. But times of sad and frustration were also countered with joy and gratitude from a lot of check-ins with friends on Google Hangouts, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. I also went on a shopping spree of local artists. I felt a little silly about ...
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Flashback – Hourly Comic Day, Feb 2020
I was flipping through my watercolour sketchbook and found this little gem of social times pre-COVID-19. After this, I went to a play with my friend Alison at the Citadel. It was a great ...
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COVID-19 – Stay Home and Draw Week 2
Ok, it's Day 17 of COVID-19 isolation living. Overall, it's a bit of a blur. I did some work, I went on some walks, I felt sad, I felt happy, I danced in my office/den, and I read some great books. A roller-coaster of emotion, up and down, but feeling like we are all in this together. Other stuff ...
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Sketchnotes – Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Day
Way back in August 2019, my workplace closed all their library branches so all staff could attend a full-day of seminars regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion. They brought in experts from Canada and the U.S. I enjoyed the day and learned a lot. I wasn't planning on sharing my sketchnotes from ...
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