Challenge
Create an illustration for an article about our city's transit - a scene that will resonate with readers but also grab their attention.
Solution
To match the satirical tone of the article, I drew inspiration from my own negative experiences on the subway, and exaggerated the article's mention of insects for an eye-catching & charming illustration.
PROJECT On A Good Day
ROLE Illustrator
Challenge
Create a hero image for Good News Network's online article, "Armed with Backpacks of Seeds, Local Pooches Enlisted to Help Rewild Urban Nature Reserve" (Corbley, 2024).
Solution
I took a painterly approach to this illustration, drawing readers in with a comforting warm palette -not to mention the composition's focal point which happens to be an adorable prancing puppy. The final image speaks to the joyful doggie story within the article. [For portfolio purposes only]
PROJECT Pooch w/ Backpack
ROLE Illustrator
Challenge
Illustrate + write a unique art book that’s engaging and relatable to teens and young adults.
Solution
I composed a list of things anyone can do to distract from being sad. Then I illustrated each task using a unique character. Each page also uses a minimal palette, leaving the main illustrations as linework that readers can also feel free to use as a colouring book (for another form of healthy self-soothing).
PROJECT OddSob
ROLE Author and Illustrator
Challenge
Illustrate a full-colour narrative piece with a short turnaround of about two months.
Solution
I wrote a series of eight short stories and then created a combination of spot illustrations (x8) and full-spread illustrations (x4) for a cohesive collection. Inspired by the strangely vivid dreams I'd been having, the overarching tone was made eerie by pushing a playful, KidLit appearance/style while illustrating more mature, gory themes.
PROJECT Must Be Dreaming
ROLE Author and Illustrator
Challenge
Create an animated infographic to explain the technically complex and heavy subject of Pension Plans to the average Joe.
Solution
We carefully crafted the world of Rob (our script's main character) to demonstrate key info. Following Rob’s life, his truck, his wife and son (and even his football) while tactfully integrating definitions, charts, and statistics. The result is a light-hearted and accessible animated infographic.
PROJECT Animated Retirement Plan
ROLE Lead Illustrator (Visual Development & Storyboarding)
ART DIRECTION Nick Pilon - Mosaic North America
Challenge
Create a playful, family-friendly collection of illustrations for a monster-themed diner (without being scary) for an engaging brand experience.
Solution
I gave life to an assortment of odd characters inspired by monsters from popular movies and mythical tales, intertwined with food motifs (specific to the menu). Using a cohesive and bright palette, these characters were brought into the takeout packaging, menu design, and physical space as a mural. [For portfolio purposes only]
PROJECT Monster Munch
ROLE Illustrator
ART DIRECTION Lorraine Tuson
Challenge
Illustrate a collection of Dutch phrases for pooping (sourced from @nederlandsisheelmooi) to post as a carousel to social media.
Solution
After selecting a handful of idioms I found particularly cute and/or silly, I concentrated on illustrating the literal meaning of the words used in each phrase. The resulting illustrations are playful and easy to understand, also acting as a visual (literal) translation for each Dutch expression.
PROJECT Beautiful Dutch Words for Pooping
ROLE Illustrator
Challenge
Create an illustrated infographic for agency, Mosaic, that gives employees a simplified breakdown of the steps needed to create good ideas. The design must include an illustration of pizza and still remain professional + live within Mosaic’s existing VBI.
Solution
I illustrated a stylized slice of pizza, in exploded view, to see its layers. Each layer of pizza corresponds with one step of instructions, making an easy-to-follow guide.
PROJECT Fully Baked Ideas
ROLE Illustrator & Graphic Designer
ART DIRECTION Tom Slater - Mosaic North America