The rocky hillside shown above is showing some new growth after it was completely burnt by a "bushfire". I forget now if the lady told me that the fire happened just last year or if it was two years ago. This was on the trail up to the Barrenjoey Lighthouse. How crazy would it be to see a whole cliff side engulfed in flame at night, instead of the usual single beam of a lighthouse? How glad was I to visit while it was recovering and green and not alight. It was good timing, this time. 

Time and it's passing is a funny thing. All we control is who and what we commit it to. 

I am alright at some things, however time management of personal time is not often my strong point. The other month a friend in North America texted me stating that she hoped I was "penning an epic coming of age novel". It would be great to have actually been penning things more often (regrets again with my time usage), however it probably wouldn't be the blockbuster or page turner a small few of you might expect . haha 

Illustration Preview fr: RSX Clothing's Fashion Show

(c) reubenvision

Above is two lovely ladies from Made You Blush & Asa from RSX Clothing. I did some fast portrait work of the guests & models at the Launch party & Fashion Show at RSX Denim. Alley parties are where its' at & this one was no exception. I will be posting more work from the show later this week. Stop in to Robert Simmonds & flip through the drawings on the easel and check out the sweet threads on the racks. 

RSX: www.rsxclothing.com

The Summer That Flew By

Over night ferry rides, to other provinces. 

Cliff jumping in the summer heat.

Flowers, of course lots of flowers. You can always see more on my other blog: www.reubenmarkcards.blogspot.ca

A one week camp councelor position in Halifax. (safety first children)

Weddings, lots and lots of weddings. 

... and lots more cliff jumping.

[all photographs (c) of reubenvision & are not to be used without permission]

Work In Progress (screen shot)

currently sketching for a larger scale size drawing. I am feeling the concept of a mask but having trouble on creating the right one. 

Lets Talk: Floral Print

Whether you are raiding the racks at Barney's or going through the two for $4 bin at your local thrift store, you are sure to find florals and fauna motifs galore. Done well a print can look totally chic in any scenario. I am a huge flower fan in general & must admit to having a weakness for it in clothing. 

Here is a little glimpse of just some of the floral inspiration I have been collecting.

Here in haute couture.

A simple and great choice for Fashion Week.

It does not always need to be loud or colourful. Embroidered lace on this Erdem coat looks very timeless. 

I would wear this look from Givenchy every second day all summer long if I could (bleached brows included)

& last but not least an art inspired dress from Stella McCartney.

Platonic Structures

A site work I installed using the platonic structure of an equilateral polyhedron. 

Using driftwood that collects along the banks leading up to the Hydro dam. 

Drawing From Observation

illustrations: reubenvision

These are just three drawing that I completed in  my drawing class this year. I am working on building my portfolio & going through all of my stuff. I am not sure if these will make it in, but I thought I would share.

weekend links 2

this dreamy number was spotted over at: www.saipua.blogspot.ca

How cool are hellebores?

I spotted this impressive outfit on my pinterest & thought I would share.

Now McKenzie Powellhas quite the knack for flowers & her studio is drool worthy (I do not lie!) Go stop by her blog you are in for a treat:  www.mckenziepowell/blog

Now this nifty bonsai tree is really like no other I have seen before. How cool would it be to have this puppy in your living room? www.tokyogoodidea.com/bonsai

That concludes my list for today. Hopefully it will be enough to unsettle the dust that has been collecting on this blog. I have been busy with work & school ... you know the rest.

Vintage Floral Charm

photo: reuben.mark.flowers

Dirty Glasses

image: reubenvision(c)

Self portraits are not my favorite things. If I thought I was that interesting to look at you would have seen a photo of me on here earlier. This is the final result of a project for my creative process class where we had to do a variation on a theme. My glasses are just a little over a year old & already they have become an integral part of my identity. Before 2011 I was never the blonde boy with glasses. It is a love hate relationship; & if I had a dollar for every time I got a finger print on them I would not need my new job as a waiter. (well that is all the update on my life that is necessary) 

Introducing: Dietlind Wolf

images: via

I would like to introduce you to Dietlind Wolf; a visual designer and prop stylist. I find myself returning to her blog (http://dietlindwolf.blogspot.com/) again and again for a source of inspiration & visual delight. 

I encourage you to stop on over for a visit. 

Longing for Spring

photos: reubenvision

Romantic Flowers in time for Valentines

(& yes that is Measha Brueggergosman)

these flowers just got fancier 

So this past weekend I had the joy of creating some moody romantic flowers for a intimate concert performed by none other then Measha Brueggergosman. If you don't know her or her gorgeous voice, let google introduce you. Curly willow, driftwood, seeded eucalyptus, and little leaves I made from vintage sheet music, complemented a variety of different blooms. Check out more my "flower" blog for more photos. 

Fashion Design Illustration

design/illustration: reubenvision

This is a look I sketched by hand & then coloured on my computer. A print skirt worn with a coat, opaque tights and black heals. I may try to flesh out a whole collection based around the inspiration I was using for this look.