Getting Creative with Illustrator Katy Dockrill
Welcome to Toronto’s east end! Katy Dockrill takes us on a tour of her beloved studio, filled with natural light, a furry companion and lots of creative energy. It’s easy to see what keeps Katy inspired and illustrating.
Where is your studio?
In Toronto, on the second floor of our home, with a window that is east facing. It used to be a bedroom, but we converted it.
Welcoming illustrator Drew Shannon to i2i Art
Wonderfully creative, uniquely compelling and thoughtfully conceptual. Just a few reasons we are absolutely thrilled to welcome Drew Shannon to the incredibly talented group of illustrators here at i2i Art. A London, Ontario native currently based in Toronto, Drew is passionate about storytelling and draws inspiration from a variety of familiar situations and common encounters. Combining vibrant hues with a limited palette, Drew uses colour to lead the eye through their illustration, making connections and building a narrative for the viewer to follow. While playing with perspective and incorporating loads of lovely texture to balance out his artwork and add depth.
Carl Wiens Maximizes Creativity with a Multi-Functional Studio
Every artist has a different way of working and a different way of organizing their workspace. Carl Wiens is no exception. From a light-filled illustration home-studio space to a hyper-functional sketch-paint-sculpt-woodworking-everything garage space, Carl makes use of every square inch. Come take a look!
Kelsey Davis Studio Reveal
Peek behind the curtain and see where the magic happens. Illustrator Kelsey Davis takes us on an inspiring tour of her workspace. From vintage paintings and 100-year old French doors to kneeling chairs and mood boards, Kelsey’s space doesn’t disappoint.
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.
Thom Sevalrud illustrates for University of Toronto
Conceptual Illustrator Thom Sevalrud spares no detail with his latest illustration. Commissioned to depict the core values for U of T’s Institutional Research and Data Governance, Thom proves he’s up to the task. His classic geometric style captivates; revealing connections and highlighting unique elements.
