The images I have selected below are a little different (more illustration) then the character design work on Marcus' website but I really dig them and hope he explores this content in the future as well as his great concept art.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Marcus Oriente
I first taught Marcus in a second year intro to Adobe Creative Cloud class so it's cool to see how he has grown as a student over the 3 years he has majored in character design at ACAD. "Hitting his stride" is perhaps an overused phrase but Marcus's work in his final year got me thinking about the meaning of the phrase and he certainly defines it. It will be cool to see how he grows as professional in the next few years. Check out his work here: https://marcusoriente.artstation.com
The images I have selected below are a little different (more illustration) then the character design work on Marcus' website but I really dig them and hope he explores this content in the future as well as his great concept art.
The images I have selected below are a little different (more illustration) then the character design work on Marcus' website but I really dig them and hope he explores this content in the future as well as his great concept art.
Ashley Ang
I have the lucky opportunity to teach a few graduating design students like Ashley each year. In the first image below I was struck by the comprehensiveness of her creative process – and the super cool modern update of a cover classic novel of course! Her approach, design and storytelling was very thoughtfully considered. And though it may not be a grand thing I was impressed by the impeccable craft put into the production of the image itself. See more work on her website: http://www.ashleyang.ca
Mary Hassdyk
Mary just finished the illustration program at ACAD a few days ago and she already has a unique style of illustration all her own which involves energetic line work, sophisticated color, and emotive narratives. Mary was rigorously dedicated to her art and studies and I am looking forward to seeing where she will take it. In the meantime enjoy her current graduating portfolio here: http://maryhaasdyk.com
Friday, April 8, 2016
SCD Portfolio Show Website
This years School of Communication Portfolio Show has a pretty sweet site, check out the students work and see their paper sculptures as a bonus treat. http://scd.acad.ca/portfolio-show-2016/
Friday, April 1, 2016
Sketchbook of Yulin Fong
We are coming to the end of another edition of the School of Communication Design at ACAD. It's been a good year and I would like to share some of the great work that the students have done.
Starting with Yulin Fong who is in her graduating year of the character design stream. But enough talking, her super sketchbooks tell it all. https://www.instagram.com/yulin_fong/
Starting with Yulin Fong who is in her graduating year of the character design stream. But enough talking, her super sketchbooks tell it all. https://www.instagram.com/yulin_fong/
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Craft Fairs
I've had the pleasure of participating in several professional craft fairs recently. Over the last few years Calgary and Edmonton have seen a rise in high quality curated craft fairs including Market Collective (Calgary), New Craft Coalition (Calgary), Royal Bison (Edmonton), and Make It (Edmonton and Vancouver).
Other ACAD school of communication design alumni are participating as well. The motivation for their involvement varies including some who have developed stand alone business ventures, others an extension of their design or illustration practice, and some I suspect do it just for the kicks. We are doing it for all of the above reasons in addition to research for an upcoming picture book series set in a craft fair.
Here are a few of the school of communication design alumni that have participated in these craft show recently include:
Suzanne Lemermeyer
http://fine-mesh.myshopify.com
Suzanne creates custom designed t-shirts and tea towels which her brother Robert Lemermeyer silkscreens.
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Stephanie Buchan
Other ACAD school of communication design alumni are participating as well. The motivation for their involvement varies including some who have developed stand alone business ventures, others an extension of their design or illustration practice, and some I suspect do it just for the kicks. We are doing it for all of the above reasons in addition to research for an upcoming picture book series set in a craft fair.
Here are a few of the school of communication design alumni that have participated in these craft show recently include:
Suzanne Lemermeyer
http://fine-mesh.myshopify.com
Suzanne creates custom designed t-shirts and tea towels which her brother Robert Lemermeyer silkscreens.
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Stephanie Buchan
Chelsea Montgomery
Stephanie and Chelsea have created a boutique stationery design studio with a passion for weddings.
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Kyle Chow
http://www.plantterrariums.ca
Kyle expands the footprint of his Inglewood store, bringing a sampling of his miniature plant world's with him.
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Michael Mateyko
http://www.komboh.com
Craft fairs give Michael the opportunity to create fun self directed designs and projects.
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Curtis Sorensen
http://www.vancharlesart.com
Through his photo illustration canadian landscapes,
Curtis fosters an appreciation for the natural environment.
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Kelly and Byron Eggenschwiler
http://byronegg.com
Byron has been exploring his interest in silk screen by designing and hand printing his own hipster shirts. Kelly has combined her design skills with good old fashioned sewing.
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Kim Smith
http://tuckedaway.com
Kim is showcasing her picture books and illustrations for posters and cards.
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Emily Chui
http://heyemilychu.com
Emily features illustrative and pattern based prints, cards, and portraits.
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Dena Seiferling
http://www.pickleandfrancois.com
Dena is bringing her lovely wool sculptures to the public.
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Jenny Bonar
http://www.jennybonar.com
Jenny has just started showcasing her work but already has a professional and comprehensive collection.
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Chika Ando
http://chikaandoillustration.com
Chika features her illustrated characters and thoughts on cards, prints, buttons, etc.
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Heather Reinhardt
http://www.mumbletease.com
Heather is a veteran of the craft fair scene with her unique multi-color designs she silkscreens herself.
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Jason Blower
http://www.jasonblower.com
Jason is a one man crafting machine!
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Lyndsay Wasko
http://www.lyndsaywasko.com
Designer Lyndsay Wasko likes to create cute critters and such in her spare time.
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Mike Kerr and Renata Liwska
http://www.randmcollective.com
Last but not least I've been focused on rolling out collaborative art cards.
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Kyle Chow
http://www.plantterrariums.ca
Kyle expands the footprint of his Inglewood store, bringing a sampling of his miniature plant world's with him.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Michael Mateyko
http://www.komboh.com
Craft fairs give Michael the opportunity to create fun self directed designs and projects.
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Curtis Sorensen
http://www.vancharlesart.com
Through his photo illustration canadian landscapes,
Curtis fosters an appreciation for the natural environment.
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Kelly and Byron Eggenschwiler
http://byronegg.com
Byron has been exploring his interest in silk screen by designing and hand printing his own hipster shirts. Kelly has combined her design skills with good old fashioned sewing.
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Kim Smith
http://tuckedaway.com
Kim is showcasing her picture books and illustrations for posters and cards.
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Emily Chui
http://heyemilychu.com
Emily features illustrative and pattern based prints, cards, and portraits.
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Dena Seiferling
http://www.pickleandfrancois.com
Dena is bringing her lovely wool sculptures to the public.
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Jenny Bonar
http://www.jennybonar.com
Jenny has just started showcasing her work but already has a professional and comprehensive collection.
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Chika Ando
http://chikaandoillustration.com
Chika features her illustrated characters and thoughts on cards, prints, buttons, etc.
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Heather Reinhardt
http://www.mumbletease.com
Heather is a veteran of the craft fair scene with her unique multi-color designs she silkscreens herself.
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Jason Blower
http://www.jasonblower.com
Jason is a one man crafting machine!
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Lyndsay Wasko
http://www.lyndsaywasko.com
Designer Lyndsay Wasko likes to create cute critters and such in her spare time.
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http://www.randmcollective.com
Last but not least I've been focused on rolling out collaborative art cards.
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