KiT
KIT McAllister
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I'm a Creative Warrior whose arsenal includes, the Computer, the Pen, the Brush, and Dumbek; Sketchbook always at hand. Questing for the perfect word, the perfect image, the perfect rhythm.
Male
46 years old
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Last Login: 11/25/2009
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adventurous
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KiT's Interests
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| General | Illustration! Art History/Theory,Bellydancing (ardent patron!) The Dumbek! Cartooning, Coffee (doppio espresso!) Comics,Cycling (human powered not gas powered!) Egyptology, Subcultures (Goth, Punk, Psychobilly , recycled or whatever I've seen 'em all and some still amuse me)
I've seen 'em all) Literature, Tattoos, Vegetarianism/Vegan Cooking, Cemeteries, Drawing, Fashion, Art Galleries, Nightclubbing (occasionally) Live Theatre, Live Music, Museums, Music, Muay Thai, Tai-chi, and Martial Arts in general. Oh, Workouts too! ( nothingl ike a good sweat in the gym) Pop Culture, Buddhism, ZEN (Devoted Practitioner!), Asian cultures, Scotland! Calligraphy, History in general,Travelling and Film... the Arcane! | | Music | Extremely eclectic, but Middle Eastern figures prominently. Goth, Industrial, Psychobilly, "World," Music, Old School Punk,Glam, some Reggae,Classical & New Classical,Baroque, Brechtian-Cabaret Medieval,Experimental,Soundtracks, etc., | | Movies | Hero, Kundun, The Third Man, Das Kabinet, Clockwork Orange,Throne Of Blood (just about everything by Kurosawa) The Seventh Seal, M, Shadow of the Vampire, Nosferatu, these are but a few | | Books | I'll stick to authors: Neil Gaiman, Edgar Allen Poe, Burroughs, H.P. Lovecraft, Hunter S. Thompson, William Gibson, J.K. Rowling,Phillip K Dick, D.T. Suzuki,Thich Nhat Hanh. etc., |
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Creative Outreach, Neil Gaiman, Zen, Vegetable Mafia, TaiChi and Friends, Tattoos, The Reluctant Lama Experience, The
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KiT's Details
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| Status: | Single | | Here for: | Networking, Friends | | Orientation: | Straight | | Hometown: | Toronto, ON Canada | | Religion: | Buddhist | | Zodiac Sign: | Scorpio | | Education: | Grad / professional school | | Occupation: | Illustrator, Writer |
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Publishing - Art - Illustrator
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My Illustrative work concentrates on Children's Picture books, but also crosses the spectrum of Editorial, Educational, Cartooning, Subcultures, Entertainment and the odd bit of Corporate identity
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Publishing - Writer - Other
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My writing focuses on Children's Picture books. Other works include Music and culture reviews . Side projects include short stories in the supernatural/fantasy vein.
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About me:
I'm Kit, Illustrator/Writer and Cultural Bushi!
Blackening pages: this is the life of one who lives to draw. I am constantly re-evaluating to hone and improve my skills. This is my SHOGYUSHA (warrior's pilgrimage.)
You can check out my work at, KITMCALLISTER.COM
I work primarily in the digital realm, but I still draw and paint both personally and professionally.My raison d'etre is illustrating children's books and I am a member the Society Of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators or SCBWI. Other projects include doing posters for bands, DJ's,etc.
Another passion of mine is playing theDUMBEK
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Who I'd like to meet:
Like-minded, Fun, Artistic People! Anyone interested in art regardless of who they are, and what they do! Travellers, and Fellow Dumbek/Tabla Drummers! Fellow Artist who have chosen the less trodden path! Bands, Performers,Writers, Dancers, Percussionists, Musicians, Filmmakers, Painters, Illustrators, Art lovers!
Need a some striking image for something? Give me a shout, we'll arrange something that fits your budget and needs.
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