Carl Wiens illustrates for The Royal Canadian Mint
Commercial illustrator Carl Wiens continues to enjoy a celebrated career spanning over 35 years. Starting out as an art director, Carl quickly moved on to illustration, eventually adding teaching at two post-secondary schools renowned for their illustration programs, Sheridan and OCADU. All while exhibiting his fine art in galleries across the GTA.
Adding to his long-list of achievements, Carl was selected by the Royal Canadian Mint to design a commemorative $2 circulation coin (a Toonie) celebrating the 50th anniversary of Toronto’s CN Tower, Canada’s tallest freestanding structure. The coin design selection process is incredibly competitive, demanding not only a proven ability to create stunning illustration but the strong design sense needed to produce imagery that is striking and readable on an incredibly small surface. Not to mention the technical know-how to meet manufacturing requirements.
Illustrator Daria Lada joins i2i Art
i2i is thrilled to announce that Canadian-based Ukrainian illustrator Daria Lada has joined our talented roster. During her short time working in Canada, Daria’s stunning work has gained international recognition from World Illustration Awards, American Illustration, Applied Arts, Hiii Illustration Awards, and more. Incredibly conceptual and stunningly executed Daria has the ability to communicate ideas quickly and beautifully.
Phil illustrates Car and Driver's '10 Best'
Car and Driver’s '10 Best' features the nostalgic, hand-painted illustration of Toronto-based artist, Phil. An inspired choice, Art Director Darin Johnson commissioned Phil to interpret 10 contemporary cars in his unique style.
Carl Wiens illustrates for Summit Magazine, Mount Royal University's alumni publication
At the intersection of science, technology and art lies Carl Wiens’ illustration. So it was natural that he was commissioned by Summit Magazine’s creative director Michal Waissmann to illustrate “Discoveries and Dilemmas”, a feature article on the untold secrets of direct-to-consumer DNA testing. Have you ever completed an at home DNA test? Or, maybe you’ve wanted to but not sure if you should? Well, there’s lots to know before you do and Carl’s conceptual illustration tackles some of these topics; family secrets, hackers and criminal investigations.
Eric Chow illustrates for The Garage by HP
Software company HP brings the latest technological advances to life with monthly ‘Tech Explainer’ segments. The Garage by HP offers insight into the ground-breaking innovations shaping our world. Accompanying each of these informative articles is eye catching illustration by Eric Chow. His conceptual artwork tackles topics from quantum computing to nanotechnology, deciphering each concept through a visual story.
Carl Wiens illustrates The Science of Song
Carl Wiens amps things up in his latest collaboration with designer Michael Reis for The Science of Song, a unique book offering a behind the scenes look at music in the making. Published by Kids Can Press and written by creative team Alan Cross, Emme Cross and Nicole Mortillaro, this book explores the fascinating qualities that make music so special. With an emphasis on the history and technology of music, Carl’s technical illustration and retro feel work together harmoniously.
Greg Stevenson illustrates for Foresters Financial
Illustrator Greg Stevenson makes going with the flow look better than ever. In search of a vector-based artist, Foresters Financial commissioned Greg to create a library of illustration to complement their brand. B2B and forward-facing marketing materials expertly combine text, photography and illustration, each element interacting to create a sense of space and movement. Simple at first glance, the execution of these continuous line illustrations is more complex than meets the eye.
Carl Wiens illustrates for Macalester Today
Illustrator Carl Wiens helps crack the code on algorithms with these stunning pieces created for Macalester Today. Carl uses his love of mechanics to inspire each illustration and communicate visually with the reader.
Katy Dockrill illustrates for Toronto Life Magazine
They are calling it the green gold rush; the legalization of cannabis in Canada. Toronto Life Magazine, with the help of illustrator Katy Dockrill, count down who is making it rich in the weed capital of the world.