GOODBYE NASA
In the wake of NASA's gradual shut down, I can't stop thinking about how astronauts, rocket scientists and outer space specialists will become a thing of the past... much more so, the mere possibility of wanting to become one could eventually disappear altogether. That said, I think that there must be a great number of kids out there who have sadly had put down the dream in order to pursue more practical positions that are catered to the current US economy.

I started making several sketches and works around this idea not only as a personal project, but also as a starting point in bettering my understanding/practice in Adobe Illustrator. Hopefully I will be able to complete more works from the series in the near future.

One cute summer sketch for you!

One new small work! Practicing water color/a sneak preview of a series to come!

Small Sketchbook

Some excerpts from my smaller sketchbook (Fall 2010 to Spring 2011)

GOOD recently asked its community and followers to submit entries that described their dream jobs. I was thrilled to receive the opportunity to create an illustration series that coupled with the submissions. To see the full slideshow, click here to head on over to GOOD!

Thanks so much to GOOD for this opportunity and to Dylan Lathrop for amazing art direction and his work as an outstanding collaborator.

Sketchbook Update!

Much Love, Kyle MacLachlan

Women's Art Insitute Scholarship Fund Benefit

The Fundraiser and Celebration to Benefit the Women’s Art Institute Scholarship Fund is happening this weekend! This piece will be featured in the event where 100% of its proceeds will go to benefiting a scholarship fund for the Women's Art Institute at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, a 3 week summer intensive program which has continually inspired women artists and generated captivating dialogues for decades now.

Here is a press release with more information:

When: Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Northrup King Building Gallery, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Suite #332, Minneapolis

What: The WAI Scholarship Fundraiser­—an art sale and celebration to benefit artists seeking to attend the Women’s Art Institute at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. This event is free and open to the public.

The Women’s Art Institute (WAI) will host a scholarship fundraiser and celebration on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Northrop King Building Gallery. Alumna and friends of WAI have contributed work to be sold with proceeds benefiting a scholarship fund for artists applying to the Women’s Art Institute Studio Intensive at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Nearly 100 artists have contributed work to be sold in the benefit event, which will also include live music and refreshments.



For more information please visit the Minneapolis College of Art and Design's press release of the event

Same Thing
Personal Thoughts about Jeffery Lita Boots