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.
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 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!
Up Close with Illustrator Hayden Maynard
Good or bad our environment affects the work we do and how well we do it. Illustrator Hayden Maynard takes a moment to share how his space keeps him humming along. Clean and simple does the trick.
Where is your studio?
My studio is a small desk in my living room. Just big enough for my laptop, tablet and a cup of tea!
Studio Spotlight with Illustrator Greg Stevenson
Ever wonder how an artist sets up their studio? What motives them? What inspires their creativity? In this studio spotlight Illustrator Greg Stevenson shares how he gets set up to create consistently exceptional illustration.
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.
Illustrator Andrea "Dre" Cheung joins i2i Art Inc.
Please welcome i2i Art’s newest illustrator Andrea "Dre" Cheung! Currently based in Montréal and originally from Hong Kong, Andrea is a super talent, infusing her love of history and languages (she speaks 8!) into everything she does. Dedicated to crafting spaces of quiet recluse and appreciation she draws inspiration in the beauty that nature and coincidence creates best. Inspired by her travels, she is keen on capturing the energy of places she visits, and is always accumulating sketches, recipes, and stories to share.
Monika Melnychuk illustrates for The Tragically Hip ABC book
Iconically Canadian, The Tragically Hip are one of the nations most cherished bands. Their latest venture, The Tragically Hip ABC children’s book brings hit songs to fans in a new way. Published by Tundra, the book features cover and interior illustration by Monika Melnychuk, alongside three other Canadian artists. Monika has a knack for creating quirky characters with loads of personality. Her lifelike animals are even more entertaining and engaging when accompanied by the band’s legendary lyrics
Tim Zeltner illustrates for Canada Post
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Canada Post’s highly anticipated Holiday stamp has arrived! Tim Zeltner was selected to work his folk-art magic alongside Jocelyn Saulnier from Joce Creative, to design a timeless series of collection-worthy stamps. Featuring three distinct and unique regions in Canada, the seamless horizon navigates through a cross-country wintery wonderland. Traveling from perilous mountain peaks to whimsical lighthouses, Tim enchants and enthrals like never before.