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Pride is political

Pride is political. Keep your eyes out for these protest banners this weekend at Pride Toronto. Hand-painted by Paul Dotey and myself for The 519. Thanks Kilogram studio for their superb protest modelling skills.

Kilogram

I had such a fun time painting this door for Kilogram studio. Painted by hand with 1Shot paint. Pop by the laneway at 175 Lisgar to check it out. Thanks, Kfir!

LeTAO

Here are some charming Toilette signs I recently created for the new boutique Japanese bakery, LeTAO (356 College St.) Hand-painted with 1Shot paint. Thanks again Kilogram studio for the opportunity!

The Laundry List

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Do you love tap dancing? Here’s a poster and animation I created for Vintage Taps exciting production, The Laundry List. Show runs July 5-14 at the Factory Theatre. Thanks, Amy! Tickets here.

Little Shop of Horrors

Congrats to the cast and creative team of The Stratford Festival's production of Little Shop of Horrors! And special congrats - and thanks - to Michael for the opportunity to design some fun showcards for Muschnik's flower shop. Show runs until November 2 - be sure to check it out!

Directed and Choreographed by Donna Feore
Set Design by Michael Gianfrancesco
Costume Design by Dana Osborne
Lighting Design by Michael Walton
Projection Design by Jamie Nesbit Photos by Cylla von Tiedemann and Chris Young
André Morin as Seymour Krelborn
Steve Ross as Mr. Muschnik

As well, here’s the custom T-shirt design I created for the cast and creative team!

Learn Sign Painting

This new two-day workshop, in partnership with Above Ground Art Supplies, and One Shot, teaches the fundamentals of traditional sign painting. Participants will learn about best practices, sign painting tools, and have the opportunity to paint up to four styles of alphabet using both showcard tempera, as well as One Shot enamel paint.

This is an intermediate level workshop. All participants should come with a working knowledge of typography and hand-lettering fundamentals. Experience with type design, drafting, drawing, and painting is a bonus.

Space is very limited. Sign up today!

Pantry

Some new custom sign painting for an extra special pantry using One Shot enamel paint. Thanks again Arren Williams and #projectblythwood!

Wonder Pens window

New custom wordmark & window sign for Wonder Pens (52 Clinton St.), hand-painted with One Shot enamel paint.

Need signage? Please get in touch!

Ukulele

Last Sunday, I did something I never imagined I could ever do. I played - and sang - at my first-ever music recital at Lula Lounge. I’ve never played an instrument, and have not sang (in public) since grade eight choir.

I cannot describe the simultaneous terror and exhilaration of this moment. After three months of one-on-one ukulele lessons, I got up on stage. My hands were sweaty, heart was racing, and legs were shaking. But somehow, I did it!

This personal milestone would not have been possible without my talented ukulele instructor - and duet partner, Abby. Tremendous thanks to Michael and Annie at MJMS for their support and encouragement through this entire journey. You have given me the joy of music. And big love to my friends and family who came out to cheer me on, especially Rob for shooting this photo. BFF that stands for us!

Village Juicery

Please stop by Village Juicery (99 Roncesvalles) to grab a healthy refreshment, and check out some of my recent Toronto the Great work, as well as a 36” x 36” version of my Eat the Seasons print.

She Matters 2019

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I'm honoured to be a guest artist Sunday, March 24 at She Matters, a fundraising brunch in support of the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, which offers legal representation, professional counselling and multilingual interpretation to women who have experienced violence. I will be offer hand-lettered notes and greeting cards, with all proceeds going towards the clinic.

Purchase tickets or support the clinic here.

Saudade

Stop by Saudade (1191 Dundas St. W.) to check out Nancy’s beautiful collection of Portuguese design. You can also pick up a copy of my Pasteis de Nata showcard-inspired sign. Thanks, Nancy!