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.
Rémy Simard illustrates for Crave
Funny and relatable. Just a couple of things that illustrator Rémy Simard has in common with iconic 90’s sitcom F · R · I · E · N · D · S. The focus of a recent marketing project by Bell Media for Crave, Rémy's illustration depicts some of the most memorable episodes of the series. His distinct comic style gives way to an endearing comedic flair that perfectly captures the humour in each familiar icon. Which, when combined reveals a famous F · R · I · E · N · D · S episode. The one with the….
Hayden Maynard illustrates 'Urban Forest' Series
Illustrator Hayden Maynard shares his passion for wildlife (birds in particular) with the creation of a unique series, ‘Urban Forest’. Playing with scale, Hayden takes a larger than life approach highlighting the majestic quality of nature, bringing each animal to the centre of his illustration. Detailed line work creates depth and dimension, inviting the viewer to walk through and explore the urban landscapes.
Katy Dockrill illustrates City of Water
Whether it’s a refreshing swim, ice cold drink of water or washing the dishes, City of Water illustrated by Katy Dockrill reminds us that water is at the centre of our existence. Written by Andrea Curtis and published by Groundwood Books, this second book in the ThinkCities series has been met with resounding enthusiasm, earning a Junior Library Guild selection.
Monika Melnychuk illustrates for NC State Alumni Magazine
Illustrator Monika Melnychuk gives new meaning to the phrase ‘creating a buzz.’ In her recent illustration for NC State Alumni Magazine, Monika worked alongside art director Victoria Cumbee to illustrate the Spring 2021 cover and 6 page feature on beekeeper extraordinaire Leigh-Kathryn Bonner. Tapping into her clever and eccentric style Monika brilliantly showcases Bonner’s personality while her unique lettering technique playfully narrates the Bee Downtown story.
Thom Sevalrud illustrates for Blueprint ADE
Research and development consulting firm Blueprint ADE turned to illustrator Thom Sevalrud to create a clear and refreshed set of branded visuals for their website. Selected for his strong conceptual creativity and distinct graphic style, Thom expertly tackles these complex ideas. His seamless line work establishes a flow that draws the eye through the illustration and transforms each concept into clear icons. The bold hyperlink blue in the original series is a standout colour and signature to the Blueprint brand. But Thom took these illustrations one step further.
Kelsey Davis creates animations for Ontario College of Teachers
With the school year coming to a close we’re delighted to feature this animated campaign created by Kelsey Davis for the Ontario College of Teachers. Initially created for a World Teacher Day social media campaign, this series highlights the incredible growth and resilience from teachers and students during a year unlike any other. Kelsey’s contemporary style and playful colour palette connect each of the animations, calling attention to the incredible work of teachers and the challenges they’ve overcome.
Phil Illustrates Snowdrops
Spring is in the air and with this new season comes a sense of hope. It’s this feeling of hope that brought illustrator Phil and poet Hanna Robinson together. Both inspired by the snowdrop flower and the wonders of the natural world. Hanna, looking for a visual to accompany her poem, came across Phil’s painting of snowdrops and felt that it spoke to her. With isolation becoming part of our daily lives it’s wonderful to see that Phil’s art and Hanna’s poem connected them through ideas of growth and resiliency, themes that are often present in Phil’s work.
Eric Chow illustrates Supers: Heroes and Villains
In true superhero fashion illustrator Eric Chow creates the customer service dream team and their arch-enemies for internal communications at a large North American energy company. Along with e-merge Creative’s Art Director Sue McGillivray, they set out to inspire; commissioning Eric Chow to bring the characters they envisioned to life. Influenced by the graphic novel style, Eric expertly creates movement and fluidity within each scene. His stylized look and conceptual creativity are perfectly suited to highlight the strengths of each hero and the weaknesses of their counterparts.