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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Carl Wiens illustrates 'Wild Buildings and Bridges'

We think you will agree, Carl Wiens’ illustration amazes in his recent book collaboration, Wild Buildings and Bridges authored by Etta Kaner and published by Kids Can Press. As the name suggests, this reference book dives deep into how architecture is inspired by the wild wonders in nature and with over 40 stunningly detailed illustrations by Carl, the connections are clear. Some of the most recognizable architectural wonders in the world are made even more interesting by they’re inspiration, from lotus flowers to bird’s nest, to honeycombs and waterfalls.

The many faces of illustrator Carl Wiens

Illustrator Carl Wiens loves to draw robots. Finding inspiration in the mechanics of the world around him and understanding how things are put together is a big part of his art. When not busy with commercial work or teaching college courses Carl takes the time to fill sketch books (digital and otherwise) with robot creations and mechanical faces.

Carl Wiens' conceptual illustration for Wiley medical journal

Illustrator Carl Wiens has been quietly working away on a series of covers for the Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Journal and the time has come to show off his work!

Carl Wiens Illustrates for Watershed Magazine

Oh, to move to the country. We've all dreamed it before. Watershed Magazine art director, Meg Botha wittingly commissioned illustrator Carl Wiens (who himself commutes from Belleville to Oakville) to cleverly and colorfully depict what just might be in store for you.

Carl Wiens illustrates for Belgian Moon

Are you The Ritualist? The Catchphaser? The Last Caller? With a cold Belgian Moon in our hand it's hard not to let your 'happy hour' personality shine through.

Carl Wiens illustrates for Toronto Life

Carl Wiens for National Underwriter Property & Casualty Magazine

Meet Illustrator Carl Wiens

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Belleville-based illustrator Carl Wiens has enjoyed a successful career spanning more than 30 years, producing conceptual illustration for books, newspapers and magazines. He has been published in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, Barron's Weekly and Esquire. Carl has explored works in different mediums including screen printing, painting and woodworking and has exhibited in galleries.

Carl grew up sketching birds and identifying insects and butterflies. Being outside and surrounded by nature is a source of energy and inspiration. He has illustrated a number of children's books such as ‘The Science of Song’ (published by Kids Can Press, written by Alan Cross) and 'Wild Buildings and Bridges’ (Kids Can Press), a book about architecture informed and inspired by nature.

In addition to his art, Carl teaches science and technology-based illustration at Sheridan College where he is continually inspired by the dedication and creativity of the next generation of illustrators.

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