2015 was a
marathonic year, with many hurdles and obstacles, but also great rewards.
As in previous years (
2011,
2012,
2013,
2014), here is my annual recap of how my year unfolded.
January was cold and long. I kept myself busy creating the
Emoji Alphabet Project.
In
February, I completed a chalkboard at
The Body Shop. I also started the
Emoji Alphabet Project, which
got some nice press.
March brought some more nice press for the Emoji Alphabet Project. I also did a special piece of art for the
F**k Status Quotes project.
In
April, I did a big menu chalkboard for
Church Street Espresso.
May brought spring weather and a
chalkboard for
RedLab Digital. I also had the privilege to
co-instruct
Type Camp pointed pen workshop at TDC (Type Director's Club) in New York City. Amazing!
June was a busy month for client work. Ligatures also held our first
Type Attack!
In
July, I co-taught a special
Ligatures brush pen workshop in Calgary, in partnership with GDC (Graphic Designers of Canada) and Uppercase Magazine. My sister also
got married, and I
turned 33!
August was filled with two back-to-back
Ligatures brush pen workshops in Toronto, introducing a fun new
layered alphabet in the workshop plan.
September was all about my
big 2015 rebrand. More photos
here. I also unveiled a
special painting, created for the
Buddies in Bad Times Art Attack auction.
October was busy to say the least. My
Ellen Lupton interview was published in Uppercase Magazine. Also, the
Toronto Etiquette Project (and my mugshot) were featured prominently on the masthead of the
Toronto Star's GTA section. I was also thrilled to share that my
2011 poster of
Macbeth for Shakespeare Toronto /
Classical Theatre Project was published in the new
Mirko Ilić /
Steven Heller book
Presenting Shakespeare: 1,100 Posters from Around the World, published by
Princeton Architectural Press.
In
November, I unveiled my
winter collection 2015, including reveal the new
Emoji Map of Canada. I had the privilege of attending
RGD DesignThinkers on behalf of Uppercase Magazine. Here are the links to
Day 1 &
Day 2. November was also a busy month for chalkboards: a massive 25 foot one for
Flock restaurant, and three for the new
Loaded Pierogi restaurant.
December was all about
City of Craft Winter 2015, with some
special products created just for the show. The event was a huge success, and I can't wait to apply for next year's show.
This massive year wouldn't have been possible without the support of YOU – family, friend (new and old) and clients (new and old). Thanks to everyone who purchased a print in my shop, donated to my 10K run, liked one of my Instagram photos, attended a Ligatures workshop, or visited my booth at City of Craft. Your generosity inspires me. I am truly blessed to do work I love each day.
May 2016 bring you happiness.
CR
