::Photo Friday::

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Nathan

::Fogg slowly lifting::

::more morning sun::

::I always liked coming up this hill on my bike or running little peek @the North Mountains, this is way out on 24th ave and 216th::

::Ironman Tattoo #2::

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Nathan

Its becoming a normal activity around this time, at lease around the fall/ winter time. After finishing up my second Ironman Canada this year, I headed down to i-kandy tattoo shop in Langley once again to get the last bit of pain left from the race season.

I decided to go with another number, and had it stylized to fit with current work already on my arm but also to line up with what I hope to get next year at this time Tim the artist that did the art work as well as tattooing and apparently had done a few of the usual Ironman tattoos so he knew the reason why I was in the chair… I didn’t get too creative with the idea but did like what Tim came up with, its hidden quite a bit but still easy enough to recognize if I explain whats going on.

Here is some images from last years IMC design.

::first dab on the arm::

:: finished Tim finishing up the outline::

::end of session, about an hour and a bit in the chair::

::Photo Thursday…with the Olympus Pen 1::

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Nathan

I probably should have gotten a new camera before I went to New York, but it wasn’t til i got my film developed that I knew the camera I have been looking at for a long time is on sale. So long story short, I hope to get some more good shots, but will also be shooting a bit more in video…

I’ve stuck with the Olympus brand, and the new camera is the first of the Digital Pen camera series. I’ve been looking at this camera for almost 2 years, and it finally has come down to a price that I thought was reasonable. I can use all my DSLR lenses with an adapter , as well as have full manual control, and lastly the biggest plus is that it shoots video in a small compact camera. With the recent release of the Pen 3 at price over double the Pen1- made it a pretty easy decision for me. Not much difference between the Pen 1 and 3 other then high video quality and a larger video screen…. I love this camera and hope to get more shoots on the go with it being so compact.

::Had a sunny day after work, and had to get out and ride. Was out for over 2 hours riding and shooting with the new camera.::

::Loosin daylight, getting tough to get a good solid bike ride in before it gets dark. ...makes for earlier sunset rides.::::The last shot before I had to make it home before dark::::Last one before I had to pack it away to get home before dark.::

::Last one before I had to pack it away to get home before dark.::

This video is compressed by Youtube, but I can still see some pretty good quality. This is shot raw from the camera and obviously not edited either. If your in the market for a new camera and want a bit more flexibility, I would recommend looking at this camera for sure, This article has a bit more background on the camera for those that are interested.

The Art Projectonline dot @ Endeavor Arts

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Nathan

After our opening at the beginning of the month, we continue to have new original works and art from the website up at the walls of Endeavor Arts. All my pieces are priced under 300 dollars, so if you are in the Calgary area and didn’t make it to the opening, go down and check it out. Map to the gallery ::click here::

One of my originals

From my olympic collection.

My favorite piece at the show done by Patrick Walsh.

Photo Thursday on Friday :: Weekend

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Nathan

Headed out Thursday after work for the show in Calgary at Endeavor Arts. Spent Friday and Saturday getting things ready for Saturday, then headed out to Banff for some late season ski touring.

Ready to go.

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On the way to Banff to Calgary. I miss the big skies.

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Got some sun on the second day.

First lap of the day.

Hard to see the track after my ass slide on the first run and got the camera filled with snow.

Last one is usually the best one.

Art for the Show::theartprojectonline.com and endeavor arts

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Nathan

Loaded up the truck and heading off to Calgary for the show this Saturday @ Endeavor Arts. Just finished up two pieces and a light-box for the trip down. The Art Project Online.com with be hosting the event with a few other local and selected artists. Show starts at 7, April 2nd. Charity of choice for this show is the Red Cross.

	Endeavor Arts, Calgary Suite 200, 1209 First Street SW Calgary, AB

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Show :: The Art Projects Online w/ Endeavor Arts

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Nathan

On April 2nd I will be heading out to Calgary for an Art Project Online.com art show @ Endeavor Arts. Its been awhile out in Cowtown and we are excited to kick the doors down again with flexisonic. Artist list includes Myself, Tania Clarke, Patrick Walsh, Helen Bond, Gloria Blatt, Michael Eubank, and Tegan Owens!

Show Poster

I’ll be bringing a few photos from over the last little while,with a few from the Olympics. I am also working on a few new things to bring for the ride out . Little sneak peek…Hopefully have everything finished up by the weekend.

Playing with different stains on an Oak surface.. Piece size 16x36.

Small cedar boarder around the outside.

I’ll also be bringing the lightbox I created back in December, and If I have time and a few more sides… I’ll be making another one. If your in the area, come check it out. Show starts @ 7, with the art remaining up for those who can’t make it out on the Saturday night.

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This weeks snow report

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Nathan

Shots from the snowfall Saturday night in the Valley. I was up very early Sunday to start clearing it.

From my front door. About 3am Sunday.

Driving the Plow truck

Wishing my oldmans truck wasnt in the shot. Pretty happy with this one.

Not the best shot, but liked the contrast.

Tattoos and Electric Ladyland

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Nathan

Just finished up the outline

While on my visit to New Orleans, I decided to extend the pain and get tattooed after my race. I fought with ideas for a while and then went with NO, with an iron work design that you see all over the city on houses and the Quarter. I had Terry Brown @ Electric Ladyland draw it up on the Saturday, and then I went down and got it done on Monday Night.

I wanted to start pulling everything together into, the iron work design on either side of the NO was done to do just that. I gave Terry a few drawings and pictures for him to work off and away he went.

The main section, really like the old school font.

Mergin from old to new.

Electric Ladyland sits on French Street right on the rim of the French Quarter, apparently they don’t allow shops in the quarter which seemed a bit odd. I was happy with the whole process, great group that works there and felt like I was in a very professional environment. I would not hesitate to go back.

Wrapped it right into, and centered it with my IMC ironman ink. Placed the stencil on a angle from the inner arm to the forearm.

photos extended

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Nathan

Deception Pass-three weeks ago

Lions game about a month ago, love the back drop for the stadium

Another from 3 weeks ago.

IMC Photos

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Nathan

Some IMC photos just came in from Calgary . I played around with them a bit but the credit doesn’t go out to me. Thanks Julie. Officially got over 3,000 dollars today online @ ironmanfund.com. Boooom!