Behance Network

Hi everyone. Wanted to let you know about a great online network specifically for creatives, Behance.net. From now on I'll be posting new work on this site. Here a link.

More Thesis Work

Thesis Work: Back to Politics

From U.K. with love

A few months ago I was contacted by Tom Wild, a designer practicing in the U.K. Tom was involved in a personal project of creating a book showcasing illustrators and designers from around the globe and circulating it amongst the art directors of U.K.'s ad agencies and design shops. The theme of the book was dreams and the unconsciousness. Two of my pieces were included in this collection. It's great to meet such individuals that while furthering their own career contribute to the discipline and the art community as a whole. You can view the book online right here.

Feathertale Covers

Here's the printed Feathertale Review Magazine Issue 4. I had the great privilege to illustrate the front and back covers of the magazine. The AD, Lee and the entire Feathertale team as well as all the contributors did a great job in making this a great issue. Look for the magazine in your local Chapters, it should be hitting the shelves in couple of months.

Graphic Architecture V2

A couple of months ago I posted some work I have been doing as part of my studio course this semester. The main project involved creating a 3D structure relating to a neighborhood in Toronto as well as to a story from the book "Invisible Cities" by Italiano Calvino. I am relieved and excited to say that the work for this project and the course is drawing to an end. Here are the final graphics that went on the structure as well as some shots of the actual model.

American Illustration 28 online

Here is the link for the images chosen to appear on American Illustration 28 online site. These are organized alphabetically by last name.

Feathertale Review

Here are the front and back covers for the 4th edition Feathertale Review magazine scheduled to come out later this month. The theme for this issue was surviving in a time of uncertainty. Both these images reference two stories that appear inside the magazine. One is about a humorist writer, Spalding Gray who ironically commits suicide by jumping off the Staten Island ferry. The other is about a Georgian cosmonaut who is sent on mission into outer space with no means of returining back to earth. Both stories although dealing with the concept of death do try and put a positive spin on the whole motif and give the reader a sense of hope. The art director, Lee wanted me to do the same with my images, call it dark humor if you will. If you're unable to attend the Feathertale launch party at the end of the month the magazine will be sold at Chapters till the end January, make sure to check it out, this publication features some great work from a variety of very talented illustrators and writers.

3X3 Merit Award

I just got word that my Woody Allen submission won a merit award in the 3X3 pro show and will be included in the 6th edition award annual. It's really exciting being in this book with some of the illustration legends I've been admiring for years. Look out for the annual it's due to come out later this year.

GOOD NEWS

Just received word from American Illustration one of my images has been chosen to appear on the AI site. Many thanks to the judges. I'll post a link once the image is up there.

graphic architecture

As part of my studio curse this semester the main project is to create a 3D structure, sculpture if you will, with graphic elements on its surface. The project entails selecting a neighborhood in Toronto as well as a story from a book by Italiano Calvino, "Invisible Cities" (I found this book is a great source of inspiration, make sure to check it out if you have a chance) The 3D piece has to be in spirit of the selected neighborhood as well as carry some of the themes explored in the chosen story. Here some process image making, I'll be using some of this and other material as a facade of the final structure. More to come soon.

WOODY

After watching a few Woody Allen films I got inspired to do this piece. Woody seems to be constantly surrounded by gorgeous women both on screen and off. Part of the humor of his films comes from seeing this droopy Jewish guy intimidated by the presence of various hot girls, that's what made me chuckle.

It's been a while.

I Haven't had much time to post for a while now. It's been kinda hectic returning to York after a 3 month strike. Anyway I wanted to post one of the projects I worked on as part of my studio course. This is book consisting of famous quotes and images illustrating those quotes. The book is a 26 page accordion fold which sits in a hand made wooden box. I know I became a carpenter… I'll post more images of the actual layouts. It was fun project I got to work with a letterpress, which works great when combining it with traditional illustration. More to come.