01.19.10
Canadian artist and illustrator Tara Dougans has some unusual pencil work in her Flickr folio of some piercing characters spilling personality right off the page.
12.18.09
Abi Huynh is a graphic designer originally from Lethbridge, Alberta, living in Vancouver but working (temporarily) in New York City. He is a graduate from the Type and Media MA program at the Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten (Den Haag). He also holds a B Des Communication Design from the Emily Carr University in Vancouver. There is some excellent use of typography work in his portfolio.
11.15.09
06.15.09
Canadian designer Paul Sych A.K.A. Faith utilizes lyrical typographical elements to create a unique interplay with photography.
About Faith:
“For over 2 decades, Paul Sych has been exploring and practicing many of the parallels between art and music. After completing his studies from both York University’s prestigious Jazz Program and from the Ontario College Of Art & Design, Paul founded his multi-disciplinary design studio Faith, in 1989. Paul has consistently offered new methods of expression by using custom typography as a catalyst within his work and has challenged both clients and peers alike to enter his world of unique and flamboyant use of type and imagery. In addition to being commissioned by legendary designers, art directors, educators and forums on typography internationally, his work has been widely exhibited and published globally. Paul continues to explore visual and typographic works in print, branding, public art, motion graphics and broadcast design. Recently, Paul has focused his interests in teaching, lecturing, conducting workshops and personal critiques to both students and colleagues alike in a effort to begin a new dialogue on typography and design methods.”
Via FFF.
05.27.09
“Way Shape Form is a design partnership between Matthew Boyd and River Jukes-Hudson. The two have worked together on a wide range of projects for publishing, music, art, fashion, and education. WSF is located in Toronto, Canada.”
04.30.09
Alex McLeod is responsible for some highly unusual art installations*.
*Correction: I received a little comment from Alex stating that these are in fact CGI prints, not actual photos of installations. Still interesting and exceptional work nonetheless.
02.04.09
Some slick work for motion, broadcast and print in the portfolio of Toronto-based Dan Filip Radu.
12.07.08
Fantastic photographic projects from swiss-born, Montreal-based Thomas Kneubuhler.
09.29.08
It has been a long long while since my last visit, and I might be wrong but it looks as though there have been a couple of small updates at Beauhouse. Regardless, it is worth a quick browse through their work for a little slice of inspiration.
09.16.08
There is some fun work in the artistic portfolio of Canadian artist Eve Duhamel.
09.12.08
I am really liking the photography and the website that showcases it for the talented photographer Chris Woods.
It is, however, one of those sites that starts playing music right away, so consider yourself warned before clicking.
08.05.08
“Lyle Owerko is a photographer and filmmaker with a diverse roster of clients that include major brands, corporation and human rights groups. Known for his perception and knowledge of urban movements, his instinctually crafted visual images have found an indelible place in the lexicon of pop culture and journalism. In a morning that will stay with him forever, Lyle photographed the image that appeared on the cover of Tim Magazines September 11, 2001 issue. His current projects seek to bridge ethnic borders in a manner that documents cultural groups for the betterment of the human condition. Lyle was raised in Calgary, Canada, studied at The Pratt Institute in New York, and currently resides in TriBeca with his girlfriend Shaundra and their dog Luna.”
Wouldn’t ‘Lexicon of Pop Culture’ make a great title for an album. Sorry, just an observation. His ghetto blaster series makes an indelible mark on my lexicon of photography culture.
07.13.08
I gotta say, I was really excited by the work of Montreal-based graphic designer Dominic Prevost. I love the way he uses color and his pop-art style. His visuals are trendy but not overdone. His work sincerely gave me some new ideas. Great work. I know I have stumbled across his site before but I have no good idea why I have never written about him.
06.10.08
There is some fun stuff in the portfolio of Vancouver-based Beauhouse.
06.03.08
Canadian-based motion agency NAKD has officially relaunched their website. There is some real quality work in their book.
05.30.08
There is just all kinds of great work in the portfolio of Canadian design agency Paprika. You can spend a good half hour or more just clicking through example after example of good design.
04.18.08
I don’t speak French so there isn’t a lot I am able to tell you about Canadian Designer Louis Pierre Chouinard. You don’t really need to speak French however to appreciate some of the conceptual thinking going on in his work.
