This is the blog of Canadian artist Tara Krebs. As my Facebook wall was fast becoming a blog of sorts, I decided to actually go and make a real one so that people have more of a choice whether or not to view all of the photos and posts I yammer on about, and I can increase my chances of preventing myself from somehow ending up in the vacation albums of people I haven’t talked to in 10 years. So here it is. My blog. I used to wonder why people had these, but lately I’ve realized that I have a lot of trivial blather that I expect that you want to hear about. So here I’ll post new projects and ideas, inspiration, awesome discoveries, and probably (if I’m going to be honest with myself) some photos of baby animals. Thanks for stopping by!Tumblr (3.0; @tarakrebs)http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/78ecacbfad9262e773721caad4b1dd45/tumblr_mm53h3nzRA1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Phew! Finally finished this painting. The Secret. Acrylic on Masonite. 18 x 24</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/49387600741http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/49387600741Wed, 01 May 2013 17:53:27 -0400artartistpaintingfantasywhimsicalsurrealsurrealismlowbrowlandscapeillustrationstorybookmothernaturelittlegirlnatureanimalsflowersfoxbirdsblossomsmushroomsferrettreemagicalTaraKrebsCanadiantorontogaiamakebelieveimaginationdrawing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a186ee78e9be6fa78b49698308d3de52/tumblr_mlu9uh3XgS1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Workin’ in the studio :)</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/48897037036http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/48897037036Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:37:29 -0400artartisttorontocanadianpaintingacrylicIllustrationdrawingfantasywhimsicalmagicalstudioworkinprogressWIPTaraKrebsTorontocontemporarynew surrealismstorybook<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9d49c02bdcc7fa139c0ec5a501889f89/tumblr_mlbqhhCfeI1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="userContent"><em>The Elusive Flora Fish</em>.<br/> Acrylic paint on illustration board.<br/> Just under 5x6 inches (x2 panels)</span></p> <p>L’il painting for an upcoming Modern Eden Gallery show.</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/48085850465http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/48085850465Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:22:29 -0400fishaquaticUnderTheSeaFishypaintingartillustrationcutehybridwhimsicalfantasyrootstadpolesSchoolOfFishflowerspoppiesgrasscamoflaugegaeagaianaturestrangecrystalseggsTaraKrebsaristtorontoCanadianArtist<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c508a3db6b52724ac79cd5d76c86bb9a/tumblr_mkj7lrVHH31qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My piece from the SNL-themed <em>Is This Thing On? #2</em> At Gallery 1988:West.</p> <p>7308 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA. Show runs ‘til April 20th.</p> <p><strong><em>Superstar</em>. 16x20. Acrylic paint on wood.</strong></p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/46763238341http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/46763238341Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:41:00 -0400SaturdayNightLiveSNLPaintingartIllustrationhumorfunnyidolsMollyShannonMaryKatherineGallagherNostalgiaGallery1988sillyabsurditysurrealcatholicschoolgirlsuperstarmelroseLATaraKrebsartist<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/145fe92558b8d652a477016b94ce19d9/tumblr_mk6p993CGH1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Some mini paintings on paper.</p> <p>Acrylic paint on different kinds of paper.</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/46194467039http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/46194467039Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:34:21 -0400paintingartartistcanadian artanimalsnaturesurrealhybridcuriositieswhimsicalmushroomsdrawingIllustrationpapercuteoddcreepytara krebs<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/97ba349078aea1efd83b7d48868c2082/tumblr_mjz71tR7mH1rr18wao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><span class="userContent">For those of you in the L.A area, I have a piece in this group show at Gallery 1988:West. The thing is, the theme is a secret, so you only get to find out by coming to the opening next Friday night (psst, it’s going to be awesome!). This will be my last show in L.A for a little while. Come by and say hello! :D</span></strong></p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://g1988.tumblr.com/post/45854765705/to-open-up-our-new-space-gallery1988-west-at" target="_blank">g1988</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>To open up our new space, Gallery1988 (West), at 7308 Melrose Ave, we’re trying something new. A show with NO previews and no sneak peeks. You sort of know the theme, because we’ve done “Is This Thing On?” before, but you don’t REALLY know the theme. Join us next Friday, March 29th, 7-10 PM to open the new space and see what this show is actually all about.</p> </blockquote> <p><span class="userContent"> </span></p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/45854999625http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/45854999625Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:20:54 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e148ffc3b9dac49f48c1ca9c129ed9b0/tumblr_mjgv7xHAiV1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sketchin’</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/45062015481http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/45062015481Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:45:33 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3e9e13713a07937e823e89ba728caff8/tumblr_mjbcl6048C1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8856da0b54992ef0eb10eb81b8cfe7da/tumblr_mjbcl6048C1qhlseeo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I forgot how much I love to paint on paper. Here are some little studies I did yesterday.</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/44814810682http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/44814810682Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:15:06 -0500paintpaintingartistdrawingillustrationfantasywhimsicalbeargrizzlybonzaicansonpapercontemporaryartacrylicanimalsnaturepoppiesfoxtree<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1fe029c1e8c97df240c176c5c94905e3/tumblr_mj9tjuYlEw1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Playing with paper.</p> <p><br/>Acrylic paint on green Canson paper.</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/44758924086http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/44758924086Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:26:00 -0500paperdrawinghybridpoppiesnatureanimalfoxflowerssurrealIllustrationartistartpaintingacrylictara krebssimple<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0993a2f8dd6b2d447c5b7ce8380299df/tumblr_miuxzf3pkf1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I woke up this morning with a special twinkle in my eye, thinking I’d make so much progress on my artwork, the world it seemed was at my fingertips, so many wonderful goals to accomplish and be proud of.</p> <p>This is pretty much what I did today.</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/44110467458http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/44110467458Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:38:00 -0500PonyoanimeTakenliam neesonHayao Miyazakistudio ghiblimemehumourcartoon<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/45b892ea6e8ebba8a16cd77a1270747e/tumblr_mijq5nkTnt1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Finally back into this piece! (Detail of work in progress- acrylic on masonite).</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/43607164836http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/43607164836Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:15:23 -0500artpaintingartistunderpaintingwork in progressillustrationdrawingfantasywhimsicalmagiclittle girlnatureanimalslandscapeacrylictara krebscanadianmushroomsflowersgaeamother naturegaiagoddesscreaturecreepycutesurrealnew contemporarynew surrealismunfinished<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2cbac2582a2eed2d95ae832bee5193d8/tumblr_midoak8g441qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I guess watching someone pose for sexy lingerie beach photos for an hour didn’t rub off on me. I always feel like Chandler in that episode of Friends when he can’t stop making his face weird for their photo shoot. Me: “Where do I put my arm?”</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/43328646451http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/43328646451Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:49:00 -0500BeachcanadianabroadlittlemermaidElMatadorCalicaliforniaartistawkward<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/633ce9e967fc6178aa56eb2a2ebbd68a/tumblr_mi855z8HKD1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A valentine for the one that makes my heart bloom <3</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/43089253783http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/43089253783Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:08:00 -0500valentines dayvalentineloveboyfriendheartanatomyflowersdrawingartillustrationsketchcartoonsketchbookartisttorontocherry blossomsbloominghybridtara krebsgraphitepencilinstagram<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ffb81983feb2f7abd3970be6479204b5/tumblr_mhh9ghsXP81qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Decided to go on a stroll through Runyon Canyon on my way home today.</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/41931490431http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/41931490431Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:45:53 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/aeb104ec3641d100f7335bfecb3ce3f4/tumblr_mgz7weaAvw1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Doodles. I forgot how fun watercolours are!</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/41099029514http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/41099029514Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:55:26 -0500watercolourwatercolorpaintdoodlesketchbookdrawingtokidokirainbowsrlf portraitportrait of artisttara krebssharpiemushroomscartooncutefluffballcrittersunicorn horn<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4f3913ae3f81fb49b27e9ee81a253deb/tumblr_mgvsixNZDW1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f0fe50a67d8502b4e50053e05bc4cfbc/tumblr_mgvsixNZDW1qhlseeo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Finally had these pieces scanned. Sooo much better than the temporary pics I had taken!</p> <p>(Top) The Harvest. Acrylic on masonite. 8 x 10.</p> <p>(Bottom) The Meeting. Acrylic on masonite. 14 x 18</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/41054783731http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/41054783731Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:00:49 -0500paintingartistarttorontocanadian artistTara Krebslowbrowsurrealsurrealismnew contemporarynew surrealismcutecreepyoddlittle girltreebunniesrabbitefiresmokenatureanimalsweirdillustrationacrylicyoung contemporarybirdapplespiritscreature<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c6b607980d55cab4d48a219ca6868947/tumblr_mgq41gW35l1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>@laird_of_toy putting the finishing touches on the 3-headed monster.</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/40682184500http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/40682184500Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:53:39 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9872fee3e6652c1598a3f4b80bfb7a87/tumblr_mgoe3061at1rr18wao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I am exhibiting a piece in this show at Gallery 1988:Melrose next month and will be at the opening on Feb 2. Hope to see you there!</p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://g1988.tumblr.com/post/40606512534/gallery1988-melrose-is-proud-to-announce-our" target="_blank">g1988</a>:</p> <blockquote> <div> <p>Gallery1988 (Melrose) is proud to announce our newest exhibit, a collaboration with Hello Giggles, featuring over 60 female artists all creating works based on their favorite teen-focused literature of the 80’s and 90’s. Join us Feb. 2nd for Young Adult!</p> </div> </blockquote>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/40606862651http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/40606862651Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:42:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6c52cb38a887b3e3ef8e6ccb361e7d08/tumblr_mgn1rgiRKd1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Just finished this Goosebumps-themed painting for an upcoming Gallery 1988:Melrose show :)</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/40551660459http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/40551660459Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:11:00 -0500Goosebumpspaintingr l stinegnometreeswillow treeshybridcreaturescrittersevilevil forestblob monstergoopevil gnomescientisthamstercampingcampfirescary storyteen literaturenostalgiaevil dummyventriloquist dollmushroomsreadingartartisttara krebstorontocanadian artist<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d5582843650a5e2403735fce19da4413/tumblr_mftzk8n4FS1qhlseeo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Where did I find this guy?</p>http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/39197251573http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/post/39197251573Sun, 30 Dec 2012 01:33:44 -0500