Robo Terrarium

I took my time, but I have finally finished the second print in the ROBO COOP series of art prints! I have just uploaded it to the store. This print was definitely inspired by the vegetable garden planning that is currently underway in our household (asparagus crowns? snap peas?). Enjoy!

Finger Puppet Making

I spent part of the morning with my daughter making an Owl finger puppet. We have a whole bunch of scrap felt/cotton/googly-eyes from when I would build stuffed dolls for my wife (then, girlfriend). Mackenzie selected the black body, and scrounged through the pile of scraps until she found two googly-eyes. She loves those googly-eyes! Owls have been very popular lately, but Mackenzie has already requested a Monkey for the next doll.

We made up a story for the Owl and its future Monkey playmate: Owl and Monkey go out to the grocery store to buy some bananas. They come back and make banana bread.

Mackenzie loved the craft making, and Kittie, well she says: you're a crafty dad. I'm itching to host a craft party for the kids now. Finger puppets and a to-be-made Little Guy Theatre would go well for a craft/acting party!

Sketch: Robo Co-op v0.2.01

This is the sketch of the next Robo Co-op print. I'm in the middle of clean-up; then it's prep for colour! I am pretty excited about this print!

Starting on Artfire

I signed up for Artfire; it feels very different than Etsy, but should be interesting to try and use. My second ROBO-COOP print is sketched out, and being finalized. I am however stuck on what kind of legs to use for this forest dwelling robot..

And I am getting hooked on Amigurumi... check out rosieok.etsy.com. I so want to learn to crochet and sewing.!!

Oh, and the new addition has arrived: c'est un garcon.

Ice Cream Maker : ROBO CO-OP SERIES

I have uploaded the first print in the Robo Co-op series to Etsy. I am pretty happy with how it turned out! It was definitely fun to draw and take pictures of; and Mackenzie seems to like it a lot! I originally placed the print on top of her dresser for the photo shoot, but she insisted that it be on her bookshelf. We appear to have a little designer on our hands!

Introducing Robo Co-op

I am working on a series of prints surrounding a story I have in my head. The story is about a group of friends and their Robot Co-op organization. I have one print complete, one in sketch, and one in concept. I have published a quick sketch (this is not one of the robots that will be in the print-form): highly experimental. I am planning on releasing the Robo Co-op series as a whole.

I plan to develop my other site soon. The other site will focus on experimental artwork which may be different from the normal sugar&cream style. I also wish to start my webcomic activities on that site to develop stories and other media!

Comments are welcome!

2009: Fresh Start!

Rested and gearing up for an exciting new year! We would like to thank all of our customers in 2008 for their support! You guys have been great. I want to especially thank Laura-Jean @ Fresh Collective in downtown Toronto for being a huge supporter of local designers (including Sugar&Cream)!


Sugar & Cream: Plans for 2009

• New prints each month!


• Try out something new! Maybe sewing?


• Take-part in our first craft/art fair


• Blog more regularly


• Develop our other site for experimental artwork


• More & better photos

Gary & Kittie life-plans for 2009

• Find out how to handle two kids (yes: Two. Kids.)


• Plan / Set-up a little vegetable garden


• Refinish some used furniture


• Start Biking to work in springtime


• Meet up with long-lost friends!

It's going to be another busy and interesting year! I hope everyone is off to a good start!