Sunny Fridays at Detour Coffee

I needed some fresh air today & nothing hits the spot like a good drive through the country side. So I jumped in my car & made my way down to sunny Dundas to visit the very inspiring Detour Coffee. I have been working on a few new designs with Detour (coming soon!) & wanted to make it down in person to sample their much loved coffee. I was certainly not disappointed - well worth the drive indeed. If you live in Dundas or if you are within a few hours driving distance then make to make an appearance.

The wood panels at the bottom of the image is from a shot I took while driving home of an old decrepit barn. There is a bounty of them in the area which never ceases to inspire me.

Staf Magazine Interview

Recent interview with Staf Magazine based in Spain. Many thanks to Juan & the team for their support & encouragement - it is greatly appreciated.

I will also be designing their facebook header for August which will be fun. More photos coming soon!

To read more (in Spanish) click here

Toronto - Hot & Inspiring

Today I went for a little (very hot) walk in Toronto. I had the pleasure of meeting with a handful of brilliant individuals in the context of creative ventures while sampling some very tasty espresso. I am excited to share with you what came out of this walk over the coming weeks!

Can You Design My Tattoo?

This is a question that I have been asked more & more frequently over the last few years, & so I thought it would be a good opportunity to share a few thoughts. 

Firstly - I am not a tattoo artist. I am an illustrator who can create the line work & greyscale/colour final to be used by a tattoo artist when inking you in person. 

Secondly - With fear of sounding like your parents... have a long think about what you would like to have permanently inked on your body because it is going to be around for a while. Take the time to research your idea, define a colour palette, be confident about where it will be placed on your body & most importantly find a brilliant tattoo artist that you can trust who will do your idea justice & often beyond. 

How this process unfolds from my end...

Opening Consultation > 1st round review > 2nd round review > Line final > Greyscale/Colour Final

To begin this conversation & process please feel welcome to contact me. Many thanks

For a visual I thought I would show you one of my latest designs which I had the privilege of doing for a close mate of mine (Abby) currently residing in Vancouver, BC. 

Hand Lettering - Sneak Peek

Thought you may like a sneak peek into some hand lettering I am currently working on including a custom wedding invitation for some very close friends. Full preview coming very soon!

Pitch. Design Union

Many thanks to Margot from Pitch. Design Union for taking the time to share one of my illustrations. Make your way over where you will find... "the home of my blog & graphic design studio. Here you’ll find matters of art, design, & creative ideas for living & working."

Very inspiring and engaging - a beautiful blog indeed.

-Enjoy