Blog Archives
The Okedoki Multimedia Suggestion Contest
April 27, 2011Sadly, my Artist in Residence at Art Maven Jeremy’s site ultimately has to come to a close. [But there's comfort in knowing a good friend and respected artist will take my place next month.] Let’s have some fun, and end it … Continue reading
Okedoki Goes to Vancouver
April 26, 2011Leaving the cold snow of Edmonton and flying to Vancouver (for a fundraiser) couldn’t have happened at a better time! I was ready to see the flowers and absorb myself into Vancouver’s culture of Eastern and Western influences. Being one … Continue reading
Benny The Dreamer: April 28th Release
April 25, 2011Benny the Dreamer will be released worldwide on April 28th at vtsstoys.com. Thank you to all who purchased Benny during the pre-order. The limited quantity that was released for pre-order has been sold out. Several people have asked about Benny’s production and … Continue reading
Nucleus Work in Progress
April 21, 2011This is a very large painting. I drew it roughly before starting, but I had a clear vision of what it would look like. This painting for me was to clear my head and be used as a form of … Continue reading
Studio Tour with Okedoki
April 20, 2011I have a small room for my studio space. Right now, I’m in the middle of a transition, and it looks fairly neat. Catch me during a full blown project, and the tables are covered with paper, sculpey, books, paint, … Continue reading
Okedoki on Being Canadian
April 18, 2011Jeremy said: “You’re in Alberta right? Most of us silly Americans just think of Canada as just one big slab of a country with nice people and good healthcare.”He’s right on all those points. We’re very friendly here, must be … Continue reading
My 15 Year-Old Mountain Bike
April 15, 2011This is my 15-year old mountain bike. I didn’t start driving until I was 26, so I relied on the bus and my bike to get around. My bike has sentimental value to me, so it’s pretty hard to get … Continue reading
Toy-Customizing Tips from Okedoki
April 12, 2011I think the best advice I have for anyone about custom work is to just practice and learn as you go. It is a very hands-on art, with tremendous gratification. There are many tools of the trade, but I found … Continue reading
Okedoki’s Fur Kids
April 7, 2011This post is for the dogs. Meet my Fur Kids! Name: Magi Nicknames: Face, Sweater Breed: Shit Tzu and Bichon Weight: 12 lbs Favorite toys: balls! Balls! Balls! Temperament: fearless (thinks she’s a 200lb guard dog) Quirks: when she wants attention, … Continue reading
Genetically Modified Thumper by Okedoki
April 6, 2011Genetically Modified Thumper was a piece originally created for a show at Uberbot [now closed] in Florida. There are 7 heads: each portraying a different emotional state. My intent with this piece was to show what happens when you mix … Continue reading
