Tuesday
Feb192013

Hand Lettered Samples

The first sketch up is in preparation for a series of prints that I will be releasing over the next little while with an old sailors / nautical theme. The second image is a final commissioned piece that I have just finished inking with some home-made walnut ink from Wyndham Art Supplies (Guelph). 

Stay tuned - finals will be posted soon.

Monday
Feb112013

Fawn Magazine Interview

Many thanks to Jess, Ellen & the crew over at Fawn Magazine for their generosity in profiling some of my illustrations alongside a recent interview. Based out of Australia, Fawn is a '...quarterly online magazine showcasing creativity at its finest.'

While you are reading through on the Fawn Magazine website - make sure to browse around because there is a bounty of inspiration in fashion, design & art waiting to be unpacked. 

Enjoy

Friday
Feb082013

Give Away!

 

GIVEAWAY !!! - Win this 11" X 15" original illustration - 'Lets Grow Old Together' that I completed in 2012. To be in the running - simply leave a comment below and follow my feed on facebook. Extra entry if you repost this picture (& let me know). Open internationally & the winner will be announced on Thursday (Valentines Day)!

Cheers

Wednesday
Feb062013

Hello Green Wedding Shoes

See Our Wedding Artist Profile on Green Wedding Shoes


It is my pleasure & honour to share that I am officially listed as a...

Green Wedding Shoes Preferred Wedding Artist ( Just in case the above image wasn't clear... ha ha). The preference as you would imagine directly references my service to create custom designed wedding invitation packages.

Many thanks to Jen & the crew at Green Wedding Shoes for their support.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Tuesday
Feb052013

Fresh Collaboration with... ?

For a while now I have been inspired to collaborate more & more with other artist & to bridge that gap of semi isolation that artists including myself can often experience. In all honesty - I enjoy the isolation to an extent because I find it inspiring to have space & time to myself, but in the same breath I recognise that I am not an island & that my art is not to exist purely as a solo venture.

For this reason a few months back I had proposed a collaborative illustration concept to Timber & he graciously accepted. The results are for sale over at my Etsy site & the feedback has been brilliant. Following this venture, I thought... 'I would love to do this again & again if possible.' I have been in contact with an incredibly talented Melbourne based artist that I have given the same proposal to & she (as with Timber) graciously accepted.

The results & reveal are coming soon-ish, but for now please find a mini sneak peek below.

Take care

Monday
Feb042013

Illustrated Repeat Pattern

This is my first attempt at an illustrated repeat pattern after being inspired by the incredibly talented Julia Rotham. Im very pleased with the results.

This particular design is inspired by & dedicated to my Mum & her passion for patch-work. A very talented & inspiring women I must say.

Much love


Wednesday
Jan302013

Hand Lettered Seating Display

Many thanks to Vanessa & Rob for the opportunity to create their custom wedding seating display. Congratulations to Vanessa & Rob on their wedding & a toast to many beautiful years ahead.

It is a true pleasure to be invited into such a special day & to honour a couple with my passion in hand lettering.  

For all hand lettering inquiries - please feel welcome to contact me directly for pricing & availability. Thanks.

 

Friday
Jan252013

Valentines Sneak Peek

Currently designing a set of 3 valentines gift cards with my wife... thought you may enjoy a little sneak peek.

 


Tuesday
Jan222013

Simple Truth Clothing Colab

There are those moment where you begin to ponder... "I should collaborate more as an artist" & then one of your best mates in Vancouver gives you a call & says " Hey man - we should collaborate".

Well at least thats what happened to me a few months ago & I am very stoked to share with you the results of this conversation.

Simple Truth Clothing is a small production with a lot of heart based out of Vancouver, BC headed up by one of my best mates Landry McAllister.

Currently there a number of colours available both in mens & womens so don't be shy because these threads aren't going to hang around for long. To purchase simply click here & write your purchase order on their wall and/or message them directly - just don't forget your postage details.


Photography courtesy of Josh Yong Photography

Thursday
Jan172013

Detour Chalk Board Re-Design

Recent hand lettered chalkboard re-design at the beautiful Detour Café & Restaurant in Dundas, Ontario. It is always a pleasure to partner with Detour who pride themselves on quality of coffee, food & service.

They also now offer a New A La Carte Menu !

For all chalkboard enquiries, please feel welcome to contact me directly. Many thanks.