Is this just me? Sometimes shaving my head seems like a glorious option but HairBeast is practically my side kick. The physics involved in this comic are perhaps slightly exaggerated BUT NOT AS MUCH AS YOU’D THINK!
Happy Sunday Patrons. I hope you’re all soaking in the summer and not worrying about weird ...
2019-06-09 11:02:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Ohhhh Patrons. I knew the second I saw this that it was going to be a comic.
This happened outside a barbershop the other day and I’ve never loved my neighbourhood more.
Thank you all for supporting me and making it possible to draw these little stories for you all. You’re wonderful. Go enjoy the sunshine!
... 2019-06-08 12:32:07 +0000 UTC View Post
This month's Sketchbox was all about watercolour and I wanted to share it with you before it hits the socials. This was such a nice refreshing break from some of the more deadline-y commission-y type stuff which I'm so grateful for can sometimes feels a little more confined. The little aquaboard they included was a new thing ...
2019-06-05 03:30:10 +0000 UTC View Post
HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO BE PRETTY BUT ALSO SOMETIMES SMUSH OUR OWN FACES???
I demand answers from the beauty community. There are beautiful poreless beauty gurus all over the internet making me question my own sanity so naturally, I made a comic about it. This is why I don’t wear mascara (or makeup) much at all.
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2019-06-02 23:09:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Sweet sweet summer (sort of!) Happy June you beautiful people! I am so delighted with this month's designs all inspired by XTech: Fossils from the Xennial Age. The June perks are on their way and I hope you love them as much as I do!
The XTech show is up now at Purple Urchin on 755 Bank Street and will be on display for...
2019-06-01 10:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Ooooo patrons do I ever lover coffee. Now that warmer weather is finally here, it’s opened up a whole slew of iced coffee beverages that I have no business drinking at 6pm.
This just means I’m up at 4am.
Which means I’m tired at 7am.
Which means more coffee all day.
WHICH MEANS THERE IS NO END T...
2019-05-26 12:19:54 +0000 UTC View Post
May Sketchbox was filled with all sorts of lovely lettering-type tools. So...naturally I drew a dinosaur?? NO ONE IS THE BOSS OF ME.
Trying out materials is so very helpful - even if the stupid white brush pen DID deceive and infuriate me for a solid five minutes. We worked through it and unfamiliar supplies is one of t...
2019-05-23 19:20:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Show alert! I have a series of acrylic paintings and digital prints going up at Purple Urchin next month! I'm super excited because a) their space is awesome and b) these were so much fun to make!
As always, wanted to give you patrons a sneak peek. This show is inspired by technology that was around when I was a kid and...
2019-05-23 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey beautiful people!
Did you even know I had a job title? It's true! I had so much fun doing this project with the City of Ottawa's Young at Art program. It gave me the chance to bring together three very different vernissages into one finished piece using three very different set ups to engage with attendees.&nb...
2019-05-15 19:42:35 +0000 UTC View Post
I didn't BECOME an artist. I just always was and got distracted periodically. I finger painted with reckless abandon. I aggressively demanded to be showcased on the fridge. I studied art through school and even got a degree all in art art art.
And then?
I got a "good" job. Wait what? Yeah exactly. I didn't k...
2019-05-15 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Okay so I’ve never ACTUALLY found a squirrel in my hair. But some days I go so long without noticing a paintbrush in there that I start to think that might be the inevitable next step.
Wanted to share a little early look at this comic with you beautiful people . Y’know. Before I loose a whole sketchbook inside the H...
2019-05-09 18:34:08 +0000 UTC View Post
I went to the park with my niece recently and was fascinated to learn that babies and toddlers have their own unique way of making friends. This might involve giving of toys or grabbing of faces, but primarily they stand silently and stare into one another’s souls for as long as it takes to determine “friendship.” I mad...
2019-05-07 12:06:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Spring is here! Right??? Right. (It might snow in Ottawa today. I refuse to accept this.)
To bring on the spring, the P'tit Tweets are here! These little song birds are making their way in sticker and print form to all the mailable patron tiers and they're here for your desktop and phone background needs. Want a size or...
2019-05-01 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This little comic will go up on socials but wanted to share an early look with you beautiful patrons.
I like to say that the year I turned 33, the universe changed one thing and then I changed pretty much everything else.
This came to mind when I saw a picture of myself in that "before" time with a blowout a...
2019-04-28 15:05:30 +0000 UTC View Post
If you wish to tame the HairBeast, you cannot fear it. You must first become one with the HairBeast. Only then will it be tamed.
“Tamed”.
*bows*
2019-04-25 16:16:23 +0000 UTC View Post
It’s the Easter long weekend and while I don’t actually celebrate Easter I DO spend time wondering how on EARTH holidays get to their final forms. This one is a particularly weird one and I think little Easter Bun agrees with me.
Whatever you celebrate, I hope it brings you as much joy as I got from drawing this sil...
2019-04-19 02:21:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Working on a little Easter comic starring a certain Bun who has been SUCH fun to draw. When I make comics, there are often pages and pages of “character” prototypes before I find the one that fits. This is just a few manifestations while I practice how to Bun. Happy Tuesday you beautiful people!
Brenda 2019-04-16 13:03:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Woooooooo it's finally HERE! I live in Ottawa and lemme tell ya, sometimes it's a LOOONG haul through winter. When it finally does get here it's a bit of a false start for a while. Saturday? Gorgeous and sunny. Sunday? Might be hailing sideways! But even if it's a bit extreme weather wise, the whole city of Ottawa comes alive...
2019-04-15 10:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons!
I’m told spring is here. It’s snowing sideways in Ottawa as recently as yesterday so I’m a bit disbelieving.
To sooth my winter fatigue I’ve been painting little birds. Hint: these little loves just might appear in the next round of perks! Something to consider if you’re considering giftin...
2019-04-10 17:19:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy April you beautiful folks! Can't wait for you to get your mailable goodies. SPEAKING of mailables, my Sketchbox arrived! This month was all about acrylic paints and so thought I'd take these two little characters to canvas.
Thank you Patrons, for making it possible to try supplies, test ideas, make work, make mess...
2019-04-02 22:17:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons! Happy April and (sort of?) spring! This month's perks are inspired by all of YOU stars, shooting stars, super novas and hypers novas. Enjoy the desktop and phone wallpapers and keep an eye on your mailboxes for the monthly perks!
If you're in the mailable tiers, a reminder that you can start a perk piggy ...
2019-04-01 10:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
I made this little comic because I was thinking about comfort zones. It is SO very uncomfortable to move from materials you’re familiar with to larger scale or less familiar territory but it is so very worth it.
I like to think of Darwin’s theory of evolution and that the first time I try something new and it goes t...
2019-03-26 11:06:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey Patrons!
I've been doing a ton of work with mixed media lately and I decided to give the tier images a little revamp. I love the "progressively more hysteric Brenda" images but wanted to change it up to something more hyper coloured. The tiers now show you beautiful stars, shooting stars, super novas and hyper...
2019-03-20 12:56:36 +0000 UTC View Post
What do you think folks? Should there be a little mini comic or longer journal comic in our future? I've been thinking about making a little zine recently but curious what your thoughts are. Enjoy the March comic and let me know what you think in the comments!
Thanks for your input folks!
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Comic time! I love eavesdropping you guys. Listening in on the conversations of strangers is one of my greatest joys. This little overheard pearl of wisdom has to be one of my favourites recently.
Whatever you’re making, or wanting to make, or started making but stopped because it was hard or frustrating or didn’t t...
2019-03-16 13:40:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Why did I draw a bear cub with a berry body? Well little BearBerry was just waiting to be drawn you see. When the March Sketchbox arrived, I knew I wanted to do something with all those purply-pink watercolour pencils and little BearBerry just made sense.
This little time lapse will go up on socials later but wanted to ...
2019-03-11 21:16:27 +0000 UTC View Post
I mean sure. We want to talk about all the same things and also I usually totally dig their outfits. Plus I’m never going to sleep again never EVER.
2019-03-09 00:27:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Ohhhh patrons. I love comics. I love reading them and I love making them. My only complaint is that they are over so quickly. My favourite graphic novelist Lucy Knisley wrote a new book. I love her stuff so much that I preordered it ages ago. When it came I was so pumped so I sat down and read the whole thing in one shot AND ...
2019-03-07 14:01:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello wonderful folks! A little video to share some new options for your perks. If you're in the SuperNova or the Hyper Nova tier and you receive monthly goodies, you have two new options!
GIFT your perks! Know someone who needs a pick me up? Going to be out of town next month? You can send me a note and ask that your p...
2019-03-07 11:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Patrons!
This will go out on socials later today, but as always, wanted to give you the first look at the print I'll be selling for International Women's Day this year.
The Lift Each Other Up print is available now on artinjest.com in 8x10" ($22) or 5x7" ($12). Half of the profit from these sales&nb...
