Portfolio

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Gatsby’s Stage Mural

Gatsby's-mural
Gatsby’s had set up a beautiful stage area to hold live performances but had a bare wall behind & an electrical port cover that did nothing for the ambiance.

I put together this parchment style mural that has a reflective element to ensure every picture taken of performers shows Gatsby’s in a great light.

A classic example of various elements working together for mutual benefit!

membertou 400 celebration

dancer
One of my clients wanted to spruce up his windows, and is an avid supporter of local events. I got in touch with the event coordinator and established the correct mi’kmaq version of “welcome” and designed a dancer that relates along with the font to the membertou 400 design concept

Samples for Graphic Novel

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These are some images I put together for a graphic novel project.

I was working from a script, though I chose panel separation. I tried to use varying styles as I wasn’t yet sure what they wanted.

Though the project didn’t materialize, I really enjoyed the process of realizing a story visually, and look forward to this kind of work.

Halifax Hash

halifax hash sans leaf
This is a sign I made for Kirk Dexter of Halifax Hash. Kirk makes raw organic chocolate, and needed something to both speak of his company’s identity and draw an eye in a crowded market.

The work is done in a calligraphic style, where every stroke must be accomplished with a single fluid movement.

The plant is the Cacao, with one of its pods fallen and open.

Cartoon Critters for Klassy Kids

tiger
Klassy Kids is a children’s store that does consignment sales and new clothes, toys & accessories. I designed these critters to work with the ones on their website and brightened up their store with the paintings.

The monkeys represent the owner’s three little boys.

Jazz Festival Windows

dixieland
I was commissioned by one of my clients to paint a window for a contest put on by the jazz festival. I got four other businesses to participate, and put together a mural commemorating the evolution of jazz. The piece works from dixieland to big band, then bebop on to present day. The piece includes portraits of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Dizzie Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Thelonius Monk, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis, and the Shuffle Demons respectively.

Easter Windows for Certainly Cinnamon

Easter Storefront
It’s a BUNNANZA !! This is the first time I’ve done windows for easter. A welcome change from Santa & such. (Don’t get me wrong, I love Santa)

JWD’s More for Less Sale

Bookerfly Collector
These are some paintings I designed in order to add some fun & visibility for John’s big sale. I’ve included the original sketches from which I worked in this post. The theme was, of course, moving piles of books.

Valentine’s Windows

Romi's Cupid
These are some examples of window paintings I designed for some of my clients for Valentine’s day.

Caricatures

Sarah
These are examples of my caricatures that are used for commercial purposes.