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Sunday, October 30, 2005

This is the second week I've taken a film from which I planned to illustrate a portrait and studied it in detail before attempting to put down any lines. It's been a remarkable change for me and I can't quite picture the consequences. Certainly I'll be implementing this approach on a full-time basis to see what happens. If you haven't yet seen Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now (1973) I suggest that you look into the possibility of watching it. Especially if you're at all a fan of a good psychological thriller. It's 1970s through-and-through which, for me at least, means that it has to meander in order to age in your imagination, so you have to forgive it if it feels overlong. Sutherland is a master, and you can't ignore this fact. ¶ In almost four years of living at 168 I've amassed no less than fourteen odd socks. That's a lot, I think, and I've got to be more careful in the future.
11:38 PM

 
Sunday, October 23, 2005
I have to hand it to Kris, he has some really decent ideas on what I should draw for Siteway. I was telling him last week over some beer that I was planning a Burt Reynolds for this week. I told him I had enjoyed drawing Vonnegut's moustache so much that I was planning a series of moustache illustrations. I would draw Reynolds as he was in Boogie Nights. To this Kris nodded, but then asked me to "consider this..." and then described a scene in Deliverance where Burt displays cinematic presence but is not sporting a stache. I mulled it over and decided today that not only was this a great reason to watch a film I'd never seen before but also that drawing Burt Reynolds without his trademark facial hair would be more of a challenge. So I studied the film this afternoon, captured frames from the DVD (I rented it from the Film Buff) and started to draw. ¶ Speaking of Kris, he's recently been posting a lot of his drawings on an illustration blog. It's called Hoopladoodle and is worth checking out.
10:57 PM

 
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Was blasted by a cold yesterday afternoon as I was dragging my sorry behind around Toronto ostensively "running errands" but actually just sneezing in public. After a whirlwhind of frustrations I made it to shore eventually. Pauline offered to come by and pick me up from the meat of the city and so I got her second opinion on a pair of pants that caught my eye (yes!) and then back to my place for franks and beans before Drawing class at the Gladstone. At this point I was quite plainly ill but since it hadn't actually knocked me down, I pushed on. Drawing was, as it has always been, awesome. I didn't get the nerve up to pass along my invitations to Siteway Lit but I am hoping to next week. Today was reasonably productive, for the two hours I was awake, and I managed to finish off this week's freelance illustration work with no stress. As I type and wipe dripping wetness from my nose I wish for bed and comfort. ¶ I almost forgot. I've updated my freelance illustration portfolio on Siteway. This is for paid editorial and advertising work that I've been doing since I left full-time agency life to run my own business. Check it out!
5:25 PM

 
Sunday, October 16, 2005
My first real encounter with Kurt Vonnegut was not, as one might expect, by reading Slaughterhouse Five (still on the list of to-read) but instead, by listening to him on The Paris Review web site giving a toast in memory of the founders of that periodical. As it happened, he was asked to do that toast by George Plimpton but by the time Vonnegut was to do it, Plimpton had passed away as well. You can listen to that toast here. ¶ For the past two weeks Pauline and I have been attending the Life Drawing class at the Gladstone Hotel. It's a simple enough concept: pints and drawing. The class has been a tremendous discovery. Not only is it convenient, but atmosphere and level of comfort are off the charts. I feel like after years of trying to find that perfect Dear John evening event in Toronto, I've finally found it. And I'm so damned pleased. ¶ Thursday was a big day. It began simply enough, working away on Siteway Lit, but then it took a slight turn because we had an appointment to sign the papers for our wedding venue. After a refresher at the Y we came back to 168 to crack the champagne bought for us as an engagement present. It did what champagne is supposed to do: give us a light buzz and a warm feeling as we stepped out for a celebratory dinner at the one and only Sugar Cafe. It was a great way to end the week and kick off the heart of autumn.
10:06 PM

 
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Peter Jennings' death earlier this year had a significant effect on me. I suppose whenever someone dies before their mortality rate I feel like they had an unfair shake. People often talk about visible role models and I think Jennings was one for me. Not so much for his particular occupation but rather I admired how he blazed his own path and owned his career. Something about his kind eyes and empathetic disposition made me feel like there were some people working in television that really did matter. As much as I think it works differently for different people, I am of the belief that we see role models far more in this dispositional way than we could ever hope to by way of race or gender. Depending on the individual, I think we see ourselves in people and that's how they become role models for us. ¶ Yesterday afternoon I illustrated Alfred Nobel for today's DOSE magazine. Toronto edition, page 9. ¶ There's lots going on in these here parts lately, so I would very much appreciate some e-mail feedback if you notice any glaring errors or less glaring confusion.
9:07 AM

 
Friday, October 07, 2005
And all I needed was this one / To get me back on my way / It wasn't long before I realised / There was no time to waste / There was soul all around me ¶ I'm totally psyched to announce that I've launched the Siteway Lit web site. You can check out what the show is all about and, to help me with planning, RSVP. ¶ Because of the long weekend, and because I'm reluctant to take down my Philip K. Dick illustration, watch for a new feature this Tuesday, October 11th. Happy Thanksgiving everybody. All I needed was this one.
6:10 PM

 
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
The more you suffer / The more it shows you really care / Right? Yeah! ¶ AO. ¶ Okay so the steam train is blowing plumes of smoke now, the brakes haven't been tested and we're headed for the tunnel. Oh boy. ¶ Check back here before too long to see the Siteway Lit site and my announcement of the Siteway Fall Classic sale. Everything must go! And also: mark November 9th on your calendar technology of choice (mine is still my brain unfortunately; how long til I succumb to outsourcing my trusty noggin'?). ¶ Pick up the October 2005 copy of Chatelaine magazine to read Jay Somerset's thoughtful piece on surrogate pregnancy. It's also a decent issue with quite a few good reads. Nice Art Direction, too.
2:35 PM

 
Sunday, October 02, 2005
If you can get your hands on it, I highly recommend the documentary Philip K. Dick, A Day In The Afterlife (and if you can't, I can, so get in touch). It stars, alongside Dick himself, Elvis Costello, Terry Gilliam, Brian Aldiss, as well as many others. I also highly recommend reading A Scanner Darkly if you're at all interested in his work as a writer. A film version of it by Richard Linklater is slated for 2006.
10:29 PM

 

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Antony Hare is a freelance illustrator whose work has appeared in publications including Esquire UK, Maisonneuve, Forbes, Ode, Bon Appétit, the Globe and Mail, and National Post (for which he won a Silver Medal from the Society of News Design). His work is at the meeting point between portraiture and caricature. Antony is a member of the Society of Illustrators and works from his office in downtown Toronto. ¶ Learn more about Antony.


Siteway was launched in 1996. It is Antony Hare's personal web site and is affiliated only with him. It contains his gallery of illustrations and blog since 2000. His illustrations are available for sale and for licensing in film and advertising. Siteway World is Siteway, Phelts, Tonicville, and Coastalmatic. Siteway is updated every week, usually Tuesday, with a new feature illustration.