anna shipside illustration

"Weigh Down" - Canadian Family Magazine

2011-11-18T12:41:00.000-08:00

AD - Colleen Nicholson

This illustration was just done for an article in Canadian Family Magazine's summer issue about a mom who lost 80 pounds while on mat leave. They wanted something strong but lighthearted and needed to convey that improving your health is a struggle and a journey so they didn’t want the woman to look too fit and perfect. I sent in three sketches and they approved my favourite of the three which is always nice

Sketches...

New Website and Blog

2011-02-14T11:04:00.000-08:00

Check out my new website and blog!

www.annashipside.com

New Website Features

2009-12-02T21:29:00.000-08:00

New York Kiss - Acrylic on Canvas, 18 x 24" - $850

I've added a few new sections to my website, including sketches, examples of my work in print, and a "For Sale" section for some of my original work.
Please check it out!

Changes...

2009-10-28T06:41:00.000-07:00

So my website that used to be hosted by Geocities is no longer as Geocities has shut down. I figured it was time for a change and a website that I can easily update myself. I looked into a lot of options and have decided for now to host my images on Carbonmade.com. I plan on adding some more Galleries which will include some "in use" examples of my work in print, "sketches" and "archives" of older work. As well as a section for my newest pieces.
It's maybe not the best platform as I can't intigrate my blog and galleries together but in terms of ease of use it's pretty much is the best thing out there for the website challenged such as myself.
Check it out...

www.annashipside.com

You can also check out my work at my spiffy new Sketch Motel Page...

My Sketch Motel page.

Love to Hate

2009-10-15T11:17:00.001-07:00

I did this illustration awhile ago for a project that was supposed to be published but never was. The brief was to illustrate what you "love to hate". I'm not a big "hater" of anything so I mulled it over and starting thinking about all the websites devoted to loving/hating beautiful, wealthy, famous people. So I kept it simple, don't we all secretly love to hate those perfect beautiful blonde girls?

New Sketch Motel Website!

2009-10-15T11:16:00.000-07:00

Sketch Motel, the illustration collective I belong to has a new website and I think it looks fabulous! Check it out at www.sketchmotel.com

Ages and Stages...

2009-03-16T14:55:00.000-07:00

I was contacted by Canadian Family magazine recently to do seven spot illustrations for their Ages and Stages section of the magazine. Each illustration/article deals with issues a parent may come across in that stage of their child's life. It was a fun yet challenging assignment and I'm pretty happy with the outcome. The illustrations appear in the April edition of their magazine which is out on shelves now. Look for me on the contributors page too!

Square Foot Show 2008

2008-08-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

"Jess"

"Amelia"

I've just completed two paintings on canvas for the Square Foot Show 2008 at AWOL Gallery in Toronto. All the paintings in the show are 12"x12" and are selling for $200.00.

The show takes place at 100A Ossington Ave on the 2nd floor and runs from August 16th to September 7th. The public opening reception is on the 16th at 7pm.

For more information on the show visit http://www.awolgallery.com/

It's always a really fun show with so many different styles and mediums, I highly suggest checking it out if your in the Toronto area.

My Other Obsession...

2008-06-10T10:56:00.000-07:00

So there's nothing really new and exciting happening in my illustration world lately. I'm currently working on getting a new website up and I'm doing some sketches for a few new paintings for a gallery show this summer.

I figured instead of posting artwork I would share with you my true obsession, my horse Chevy.

Basically he is the reason I draw. Chevy is the realization of a dream to own my own horse again and I love him to bits. Basically I work so that I can have him.

Curve Magazine

2008-05-05T20:29:00.000-07:00

I currently have two pieces in the May issue of "Curve" magazine.

It was another first as I had never drawn a pregnant woman before. In this case, I had to draw two, as one of the articles is about a lesbian couple who were pregnant at the same time.

I really enjoyed illustrating these two articles and I'm glad that I'm getting jobs lately that have pushed me to draw things I wouldn't have chosen to draw on my own.

What Your Nanny Really Thinks of You

2008-04-23T10:01:00.000-07:00

I just recently did these two pieces for "Canadian Family Magazine" for an article entitled "What Your Nanny Really Thinks of You". I found the illustrations challenging as I've never really drawn that many children or babies before. I was also freaking out a bit before they were due as my friends horse had kicked me in the jaw and I was finding it hard to ink my final pieces. Luckily the art director was really understanding.

Cup-Le-Faceoff

2008-04-23T09:54:00.000-07:00

I did this piece last year for "2 Magazine" for an article entitled "Cup-Le-Faceoff". The article was about couples rooting for rival hockey teams. This was my first published editorial piece and I was really happy with the outcome.

2006-11-06T13:53:00.000-08:00

My latest promo piece for Sketch Motel.

2006-09-25T15:43:00.000-07:00

My latest illustration done as a promo piece for Sketch Motel, an illustration collective I belong to.
www.sketchmotel.com