Dave Murray’s ongoing passion for hockey is no secret. If you’re familiar with his work, it’s easy to see why NHL VP of Creative Paul Conway and Fanbrandz Creative Director Bill Frederick commissioned Dave to illustrate this incredible series for the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic. Taking into consideration the Steeltown history of the game’s location in Hamilton Dave set to work, infusing each illustration with an industrial edge. Dave’s unique graphic style and use of texture give these players depth and movement. Talk about a perfect match!
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Talya Baldwin illustrates Not the End of the World
Illustrator Talya Baldwin takes us to St. Kilda, Scotland in her recent book, Not the End of the World. Ethereal landscapes and evocative portraits paint a picture of the history, environment and wildlife in a place often referred to as ‘the end of the world’. Signature to her style, Talya’s stunning watercolour technique combined with her unpretentious writing reveals an important story of the land and the uniqueness of a community that once was.
Read MoreMonika Melynchuk has the St. Patrick's Day Groove
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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To see more of Monika's groovy illustrations visit her portfolio here.
Greg Stevenson for Canadian Living
Combining Greg Stevenson's hand lettering, info graphic icons and layered photo-illustration adds a fun, upbeat mood to these stories of courage, art directed by Stephanie White. In this recurring feature, called A Year of Firsts 2014, meet and be inspired by the people who embraced a whole year of trying new things, whether facing fears or embracing change. Peruse more of Greg's illustration here.
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Sarah Beetson: Interview with Russell Brand
Sarah Beetson was illustrated a double page spread for UK Magazine Nuts', interview with the provocative Russell Brand. Below is her sketch with type and the final art. We think her 'out there' approach to the illustration is a perfect send-up for Mr. Brand! For a peek at the process below is Sarah's art at the rough stage.
Here is the final art.
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Greg Stevenson for Nexus
Recently, Greg was asked by the University of Toronto's law magazine Nexus, to create 3 photo illustrations for their contributors page. Using supplied photography, which lacked a consistency, the photo-illustration technique applied, brought a unique continuity to the contributors page. An interesting solution to a recurring problem encountered by art directors.
Eili-Kaija Kuusniemi for 'Folk!' Website
Eili-Kaija's illustrations are woven into the new website for Folk!- an advertising agency based in Helsinki. She created the portraits that accompany the staff bio's and a map on the contact page. The handmade, approachable quality of Eili-Kaija's work was chosen to help brand the site with the company's down-to-earth and participatory work style.
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"Face It" Show - Portraits by Harvey Chan
Harvey Chan has been busy this past summer exploring realism and revisiting the magic he finds in oil painting and portraiture. A series of the portraits he has created will be on display at The Bunky Studio: 135 Tecumseth, Unit #2 (ground floor) in Toronto - one block west of Bathurst, between Queen and King. The Opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 7 from 6 to 10 pm. The work can also be seen Saturday, Oct. 8, 1 to 5 pm
To see a selection of the portraits go to Harvey Chan's portfolio and click on Portfolio 2.
Sarah Beetson's "I Dream in Celluloid", opens in Ottawa, Canada
Sarah opened her fourth solo show in February in Mermaid Beach, Queensland Australia. "I Dream in Celluloid" toured across Australia and the UK and finishes up in Ottawa, at La Petite Mort Gallery in October. Five of the images from this show won "best in book" in the Creative Review 2011 Illustration Annual. The show, "I Dream in Celluloid", is a collection of work based on dreams and memories inspired by and affected by Sarah's obsession with film.
Margaret Lee Illustrates a One Woman Zoo
Margaret Lee produced these dreamy, evocative images to accompany an article on Diane Ackerman's book, One Hundred Names For Love- A Stroke, A Marriage and the Language of Healing. The article, published in the Penn Stater, the alumni magazine for Pennsylvania State University, where Paul West (Diane Ackerman's husband) taught. The book chronicles their journey through Paul's stoke and how they adapted to recover his use of language. The two illustrations were based on a chapter in which Paul mourns the loss of the pet names he used to have for Diane. She notes "It was true. Once upon a time, in the Land of Before, Paul had so many pet names for me I was a one-woman zoo...In our mythology there were golden baby owls, ring-tailed lemurs, axolotls, shoulder rabbits, honeybunnies, bunnyskins...and many more." She encourages Paul to re-invent pet names and endearments for her. Some he creates are : Celandine Hunter, My Little Spice Owl, and Spy Elf of the Morning Hallelujahs.
Eili-Kaija Kuusniemi Illustrates The Perfect Legal Personality
Eili-Kaija was asked to take a slightly more conceptual approach with her rich patterned style to illustrate the cover and feature article in ACC Docket, "The Perfect Legal Personality".
John Webster Creates Nostalgic Cover
John's nostalgic collage style with his quirky humor was the perfect choice for READ's new issue, What's Old is New Again. The image features some Literary great's, Poe, Twain and Shakespeare.
He also used the same collage imagery to create a more moody piece, appropriate for the story Virigina's Final Journey, about Edgar Allan Poe.
Rémy Simard Illustrates Non-fiction Book with a Twist
Rémy was chosen to illustrate Duped! for his graphic novel style. Duped!, published by Annick Press and written by Andreas Schroeder, is a collection of eight stories of the most outrageous scams of all time! Rémy is now at work on a second book for the "It Actually Happened" series.
Philippe Béha Illustrates Entrepreneurial Endeavours
Philippe recently created a cover illustration and 6 portraits for the University of New Hampshire magazine. The article, "Launch Pad: Young Entrepreneurs Follow their Dreams", is about recent alumni and their innovative companies.
