Nelson Whynder Elementary Poster

This is a quick poster job that we did for Nelson Whynder Elementary. Students who demonstrate their respect for Self, Others, Learning and Environment are encouraged to give the poster a fist bump.

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Kabarett, Kurt Weill's Mahagonny Songspiel and beyond Poster Design

Our new poster design work for Dalhousie University's Department of Music 2012-13 season.

The Mill on the Floss Poster Design

This is our latest poster design for DalTheatre featuring illustration by John Pennoyer. The Mill on the Floss was created by Helen Edmundson and adapted from the novel by George Eliot. This production is directed by Roberta Barker. Purchase tickets for The Mill on the Floss online.

The Ends Of The Earth Poster Design

Our latest project for DalTheatre gave us the opportunity to play with image manipulation in a way that we rarely do, using Halifax as our canvas. (No Halifax streets were harmed during the production of this poster :)). For the first production of their 2012-13 season we were also able to use the incredible art work of DalTheathre's Custume Studies lecturer, John Pennoyer which captured the mood of the play perfectly. The play was written by Morris Panych and will be directed by Margot Dionne. The Ends Of The Earth runs from October 17th to October 20th at Dalhousie's David Mack Murray Theatre and looks to be a fun one. Make sure to check it out!

DalTheatre 2012-13 Season Poster Design

This is a poster that we designed and illustrated for DalTheatre's 2012-13 season and we recently had the pleasure of attending a rehearsal for their first production, "The Ends Of The Earth". We were able to meet everyone that will be involved with the play and some that will be working on the other three productions coming later in the season. This is the first time that we were able to experience a production before designing the poster so it should be interesting to see how that changes what we come up with. It was great seeing that many creative disciplines in one place working toward one goal.  One confirmed change is that unlike previous years, the look of the forth-coming posters will be dramatically different from the season poster due to a change in creative direction. We can't reveal anymore but we're excited for the challenge.

Lady Windermere's Fan Poster

Poster we designed and illustrated for DalTheatre. Written by Oscar Wilde and directed by Marti Maraden.

La Ronde Poster

Some of you might remember some posts I made on Twitter and Facebook about drawing naughty things. Well, those drawings turned into a full on original painting for this poster. This was easily one of the most fun projects I've ever worked on. Thank you to DalTheatre for letting me be free to swag out once again. Oh and check out the show. You know you want to you pervy pervs you.

Sweeney Todd Poster

Poster I designed for the Dalhousie University Department of Music. Doing the research for this one was really fun! I have an alternate version that I might upload. We'll see.

While We're Young Poster

My latest poster design for DalTheatre. Now that I've had a chance to step back and see this poster objectively I'm not super happy with how I designed it but I love the illustration. The illustration took me way than I estimated it would but I think that it was worth it. Hopefully the patrons do too. Make sure you get out and see this play. It should be great!

DalTheatre Season 2011-12 Brochure

I had the pleasure of working on the season brochure/poster for DalTheatre again this year. The great thing about working on these projects is that I really get to push myself as an illustrator. I'm actually finding that the amount of design time I put into this work pales in comparison to the time that  goes into planning and art work creation. Shown below is the final art work and some of the process sketches that helped me to the design solution I chose.

Poets 4 Change Poster

Poster I did for and event that bridges poetry, fine art and youth together. It sounds really interesting. If you're fan of art or poetry you should check it out.

The Country Wife Poster

Poster 4 of the series of theatre posters we're doing for DalTheatre. When speaking with the play's director, James Dodding he mentioned that the lead character had a "wide eyed innocence" about her, yet she wasn't as innocent as she would have others believe. I really tried to capture that in the illustration. Here's a brief description of what the play is about;
"Margery sees Old London Town with new eyes. A young wife from the country, she is entranced by the fashionable city folk. But beneath the glamour London is a haven for seducers, charlatans, adulterers and thieves, and plain-spoken Margery is an alien among them. What will happen when this innocent abroad encounters Master Horner, the most duplicitous rake in England? William Wycherley’s uproarious 1676 farce takes us on a darkly comic journey through the sins of the city as they are unsettled by the perspective of the country."
The play is running from March 29–April 2 at the Sir James Dunn Theatre at Dalhousie University so check it out!

Into The Woods Poster

Poster 2 of the series of theatre posters we're doing for DalTheatre.

The Bald Soprano and Jacques or Obedience Poster

The first of a series of 4 theatre posters we'll be doing for DalTheatre.

Chief Darrah

I met Darrah back in 2004 and was really struck by how "down" she was for her people. She informed me of some of the issues affecting native communities and noted that some of the struggles parallel struggles seen in many black communities. This really struck a chord with me and reminded me of how important it is to believe in and support your own culture. When she mentioned that she was considering running for Chief of her community I wasn't surprised at all and told her to go for it. If she wins, she'll be the first female to do so, so I'm honoured that she let me be a part of history. That said... VOTE PINE!