New Beginnings

So! I have a right proper website now! I'll be updating the blog on that side of things from now on.

The new home is  alisonannwoodward.com and the first post can be found here

This page will function as my new professional hub! But keep in mind, we all know where we all are all the time anyways: http://instagram.com/alisonannwoodward

Thank you to everyone who has looked through this page before, I hope you'll join me at my new internet den.

cheers,
Alison

It's been a while

Hello there!
First off, I'll start this like I start so many messages, both public and private, by apologizing: I have neglected this archive. It is far from up to date. I'm not apologizing for all the things I've been doing instead, but for not taking the time to log them into this system.

I mostly use instagram these days(@alisonannwoodward)

I've been having shows, working at The Fall Tattooing

And, finally, graduating with a BFA from Emily Carr Univerity. Here is my grad piece, The Dawn Remakes the World in its Antique Pattern:

SpecialSpecialSpecial

So

I can't believe I haven't mentioned this yet.

This Fall I got to do something really excellent-  collaborate with Von Zos, the talented publisher of artist multiples, on a very special project:

The Way Back

The piece consists of a complex, three-dimensional, free-standing statuary constructed from individual pieces of printed 24 pt cardstock. The piece is precision laser-cut and stands approximately five inches tall by seven inches wide when fully assembled.

The pieces come housed in a custom-made foam enclosure within a box which itself is an extension of the free-standing piece as the box’s exterior artwork echoes the art and themes of the statuary inside.

Additionally, each piece comes with a specially produced wishbone charm.



The Way Back is produced in a limited edition of 20 and is signed and numbered by the artist.

For more details and to order you very own, visit Von Zos at http://www.landofzos.com

Or click here

Feral Dreams

I currently have some work up the Ayden Gallery in Gastown with some REALLY TALENTED FOLKS. I'm really grateful to have work up with the likes of Mandy Tsung, Nomi Chi, Cherry Thompson, Taka Sudo, and MORE. Here's a wee sample of what I tossed in:

Exposure

watercolour and goauche

6"x9"

(title missing)

 Acrylic on wood

6"x9"

Whiskers

mixed media

5"x7"

illin' Ink

Treasure

8x10

acrylic ink

2013

Treasure

8x10

acrylic ink

2013

Horn Cat

6x6

acrylic ink

2013

Some recent works that are on display at the Fall Tattooing alongside beauties from other local artists. All available for sale. 

There is a REALLY exciting project soon to be launched from Von Zos and I. 

STAY SHARP

xoxox

Two Birds

For Marc

11x15

ink, gouache, graphite

This is a commission for the nicest client I've worked for! Thanks SO much! 

One Grumpy Owl

Hey there! This is a little doodle I did while hanging out with the Ayden Gallery crew at Vandussen Gardens with EPIC Sustainability festival. 

Real art coming soon, hehe. 

xoxo

Sea Flash!

Hey there! Sorry it's been so long between posts! 

Here's some more tattoo flash, this time Sea Critters

All the details are on my FB page, or you can email me for details at alisonannwoodward at gmail.com

$50 each is about 3" and black and grey

Cheers! 

xox

Animal Flash

I drew some tattoo flash! Details on getting it on my FB page. 

graphite and pen on tracing paper

Each is about 3" x 3"and black and grey

cheers!

Bird Flash

I drew some small black and grey tattoo flash! 

(I can put these in your skin if you're in/can get to Vancouver)

Bird Flash

9" x 6"

ink, graphite, gouache

2013

Water-soluble Graphite

Graphite

5"x7"

ink, water-soluable graphite, gouache

2013

So yesterday I picked up some water-soluble graphite pencils and OH MY WORD. Painting with graphite is THE BEST. It's so smooth and blends so easily. 

It's also got the greasy shiny/sparkly niceness of graphite

I tried to take a picture to show this:

(so niiice)

Fun fact: this drawing started as a warm up for the drawing I planned to do last night, but then I reaaaally into the graphite. And I missed the tattoo convention.

Part of the reason I got into such a groove was WOODKID's The Golden Age. It's SO GOOD. I nearly titled this drawing, "WOODKID'S LATEST ALBUM IS GREAT". True story.

xoxoxo

tiny

Enjoy this tiny octopus and leafy skull:
(Drawings from tattoo sketchin')

Thanks!

A Series of Portals

Stormy Sea

mixed media (rag paper, ink, acrylic, pencil crayon)

6x6"

Small Split

mixed media (rag paper, gouache, imitation gold leaf, watercolour, wood panel)

3"x4"

Far, Far, Away

Mixed media (ink, acrylic, rag paper, watercolour, gouache)

8x10"

Here are a few of my paper portals from school this semester. There is one more, but my ferret decided to try to enter that portal. Apparently it was a little too real. Images coming soon. 

toot toot

Mix it Up

This is a little piece I did last year for a mixed media display at the art store I work at part of my time. I took better photos of it and thought I would share!

Cheers deers! 

xoxox

moar to come very soon! 

PS

I ALSO HAVE VERY EXCITING NEWS! 

I am now on the schedule at the Fall tattooing as the apprentice artist! You can book consults/appointments with me if you like! Send me an email or facebook message on my "eats ink" page if you're interested! 

Thank you so much to everyone who has helped me get this far.

SPIDDER

This little fella was up at the Gropps show too! I want to do more work like this. I dig this little guy. 

Common Log Rover

8x12"

mixed media, paper, thread

Thanks! xxoo

Recent Raccoon

Mobilize

18x24"

acrylic on canvas

A little fella from the Gropps show two weeks ago!

Cheers!

xoxo

The titles of my blogs are not the titles of my works...just so you know

Another wee one from Hidden Worlds at the Gropps. 

I Don't Think this is such a Good Idea Ronnie...

5x7" 

mixed media (acrylic, pencil crayon, ink, watercolour, gouache)

2013

Cheers deers! 

xoxox

Hidden Worlds

Snowberries

5x7"

Mixed Media

2013

Sean Karemaker, Amanda Smart and I had a show open at the Gropps Gallery Collective house on Friday! It was lovely! The Stolen Organ Family Band played us some fine tunes and I got to meet a whole bunch of coool people(! !)! Many thanks to everyone who came out.

xoxo

Melk

This sphinx is milky-eyed and wonky. And it's going to a show at the Gropps Gallery on the 15th!

Milkeyes

mixed media on paper

11x14

2013

cheers!

xoxox

HOT ART WET CITY

I don't usually do this kinda thing, but if you were ever wondering, this is what I look/sound like (fairly accurately, I might add):

Click here for a better quality widescreen version

I want to say a HUGE thank you to Chris at Hot Art Wet City for inviting me to be a part of his interview series. I am now in an archive along with Vancouver's most talented artists and makers. Seriously, go check out the series, it's inspiring! So many amazing people.

cheers! 

xoxox