Gilles Rainville illustration

Being a teenager. That was when I listened to hardcore metal and my friends dressed like these models. (I was way too shy to dress like this.) The costumes and music were nostalgic for me. A lot of fun. Special thanks to the models Cat Hennessey and Audrey Hipturn, and to host Peter Purdy (whom also modelled). Enjoy! Hardcore Metal - 3 min Hardcore Metal - 3 min Hardcore Metal - 3 min Hardcore Metal - 5 min Hardcore Metal - 5 min Hardcore Metal - 20 min Hardcore Metal - 20 min Hardcore Metal - 20 min  

Completed right on time for the end of classes, the tiger was a fun challenge. Here`s the finished drawing. Enjoy! Tiger - graphite pencil - 2014  

Simple and straightforward. Beautiful models in ballroom gowns and fancy dresses. A refreshing challenge. It's very grounding after such great fantasy themes in the past. A lot of fun. Special thanks to Peter, and the models Ellie, Ella, and Cherry. Enjoy. The Classics - 3 min The Classics - 20 min The Classics - 3 min The Classics - 3 min The Classics - 5 min The Classics - 5 min The Classics - 5 min The Classics - 3 min The Classics - 20 min  

A session that brought me back to my childhood. Based on the literary (and Disney) classic A little Mermaid by Hans Christian Anderson, the models, Cherry Valance and Shade Nyx, Ariel and Ursula respectively, created extraordinary costumes that would feel right at home in a theatrical production of the classic. The music, a mix of undersea surprises and Disney cheesyness, created a fun atmosphere to sketch to. Thank you Sharon, Remco, Cherry and Shade. An awesome night. Enjoy. Sketchy Under the Sea - 1 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 1 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 1 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 1 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 1 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 2 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 2 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 5 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 5 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 10 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 5 min Sketchy Under the Sea - 10 min   Sketchy Under the Sea - 20 min

With Comiccon happening in Ottawa, it was only natural to let the inner geek come out and play. And, did I ever have fun! Fantastic, out-of-this-world costumes in such a variety of characters could only happen in a comic book. Enjoy! Ode to Comiccon - 30 min Ode to Comiccon - 3 min Ode to Comiccon - 3 min Ode to Comiccon - 3 min Ode to Comiccon - 20 min Ode to Comiccon - 20 min  

I had never heard of the Mansfield Brothers and I wasn't sure what to expect from this theme. I certainly wasn't disapointed and ended up getting 2 experiences in one. The Mansfield Brothers are a Vaudeville troupe with incredible character, amazing poses and awesome outfits.  It was a hilarious evening with great fun and cool poses. Mansfield Brothers - 1 min. Mansfield Brothers - 1 min. Mansfield Brothers - 1 min. Mansfield Brothers - 1 min. Mansfield Brothers - 2 min. Mansfield Brothers - 2 min. Mansfield Brothers - 5 min. Mansfield Brothers - 5 min. Mansfield Brothers - 10 min. Mansfield Brothers - 15 min. Mansfield Brothers - 5 min. Mansfield Brothers - 5 min. Mansfield Brothers - 10 min.