This is my bread and butter...or, butter and potatoes? It's where storytelling can be explored in a visually compelling way, with the aim of connecting with the viewer, and giving them a moment to pause and reflect.
Like most projects, it begins with sketches and jotting down thoughts and ideas that might align with the client's vision. Illustration—especially when a traditional sketch is translated to a digital piece—often involves a lot of back and forth in order to get the details just right.
It may not be the most conventional way to work, but I like to resolve most of it on paper first. "If you don't have time to do it right, when do you have time to do it over?"—thanks John Wooden.
Illustration
You're Gonna Fly, Friend
Mural
A mural for the Compass Youth Hub in Sudbury, developed from youth-inspired themes of kindness, freedom, support, and belonging.
You Will Bloom Again
Mural
A collaboratively developed mural for the Addictions Medicine Unit at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, communicating themes of healing, strength, and resilience.
Franklin Carmichael Exhibit
Packaging
Illustrated packaging for the Franklin Carmichael Exhibit at the Art Gallery of Sudbury, celebrating the city’s opportunity to host the work of a Group of Seven artist.
Always Go
Full Heart
Mural
Created for Up Here in 2020 during the pandemic, this mural was designed to lift spirits and encourage people to keep pursuing what fulfilled them most.
CKLU Pledge Week
Campaign
An illustrated campaign created for CKLU's annual Pledge Week, spanning print and digital materials since 2019.
Dear Sister,
Don't Be The Fawn
Poster
A typographic lyric poster created for MIXTYPE, a fundraising project supporting the Blue Door Soup Kitchen.
Pardon me?
Poster
A fun one-off traditionally illustrated and digitally coloured piece developed from an illustration prompt.
Don't Buy Love Campaign
Packaging
A campaign developed for Angels of Hope, a local neighbourhood group raising awareness about child trafficking.
SDS with eye-cons and Kingfisher poster?
campaign
A period-style newspaper created for a local radio-play, immersing guests in a turn-of-the-20th-century experience.
