The Glass is Half Full

This 0.6L bottle is a special collaboration with SIGG International. The design was hand-lettered using brush and ink.

Made from a single piece of high-quality aluminum, making it light and strong. It keeps a tight seal, 100% leak proof even with carbonated drinks. The highly elastic interior coating is resistant against fruit acids and is tasteless. The practical screw cap enables comfortable carrying with just one finger.

Available in white-on-blue or white-on-black.

Lettered Maps

Lettered GTA

This 12” x 16” print was hand-lettered using brush and ink and printed in Toronto on Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Ultrawhite 120lb matte fine art paper, using an HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press.

Available for purchase here.

Lettered World

This 12” x 16” print was hand-lettered using brush and ink and printed in Toronto on Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Ultrawhite 120lb matte fine art paper, using an HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press.

Available for purchase here.

Lettered Manhattan

This 12” x 16” print was hand-lettered using brush and ink and printed in Toronto on Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Ultrawhite 120lb matte fine art paper, using an HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press.

Available for purchase here.

Lettered Montreal

This 12” x 16” print was hand-lettered using brush and ink and printed in Toronto on Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Ultrawhite 120lb matte fine art paper, using an HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press.

Available for purchase here.

Lettered Meat Cuts

These prints hand-lettered using brush and ink and printed in Toronto on Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Ultrawhite 120lb matte fine art paper, using an HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press.

Available for purchase here:
Beef
Chicken
Pork

Lettered Maple Leaf

This 12” x 12” print was hand-lettered using brush and ink and printed in Toronto on Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Ultrawhite 120lb matte fine art paper, using an HP Indigo 7800 Digital Press.

Available for purchase here.

2017/2018 collection

After much ado, I'm thrilled to unveil all of my new hand-lettered prints & objects in my shop, portfolio and Etsy store!

http://shop.christopherrouleau.com
http://christopherrouleau.com
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ChristopherRouleau

I'll be sharing each product over the next few days here and on my Instagram. Please take a moment to check them out and help spread the word. Thanks!

ABC250: Update

Major news: my first book, ABC250, has been fully funded! Because of amazing supporters like you, I've raised $2500+, and have officially given Coach House Books the green light to printed the first edition of 100 copies, which will be signed and shipped by yours truly. I'm humbled by your generosity - it means so much to put a project out in the world and receive this kind of support. Thanks for making this dream come true.

love > hate

Here's my submission for the Adobe #typewithpride contest, featuring the fantastic Gilbert font designed after Pride flag creator, Gilbert Baker. In these uncertain times, we must always remember that love is greater than hate. Happy Pride!

Roncy Rocks

I'm thrilled to be part of Roncy Rocks, an exciting music and arts festival
Sat. June 17
10am-4pm
Roncesvalles Ave. and Westminster Ave.
Stop by my tent tomorrow to say hi, grab a custom hand-lettered print, and get an exclusive peek at my new collection of prints. See you there!

ABC250: book launch + exhibit

After the success of last year's Alphabet-a-Day project, hand-lettering one complete alphabet each weekday, I'm thrilled to announce one of the most exciting projects of my career so far. All 250 alphabets are now available - for reference or pleasure - in my first monograph, ABC250.

This 258-page, 8"x8" limited edition soft cover book is being printed in Toronto at the esteemed Coach House Books.

The projected cost of a limited edition run of 100 books is approximately $2300. In order meet this goal, I'm graciously looking for a minimum of 47 backers to pre-order the book at the retail cost of $49.

In return for your generosity, I have several ways to give back. Here are the options for donations:

1) $49
Signed and editioned copy

2) $99
Signed and editioned copy
8x8 print
Free shipping

3) $149 or more
Signed and editioned copy
8x8 print
+print of your choice from my current collection
Free shipping

Support the project here:
https://www.gofundme.com/abc-250-chris-rouleaus-first-book

The book will be available for preview at the ABC250 exhibit:

June 15-21, 2017
Reception: Thursday, June 15, 7-10pm
Black Cat Artspace
2186 Dundas St. W.

The upcoming exhibit will give an intimate look at my process, showcasing all 250 original sketches, five new limited edition alphabet prints, as well as a preview of the ABC250 monograph.

More details at:
http://abc250.christopherrouleau.com

Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/808404525973825/

Spider Web Show Performance

I'm excited to share some recent branding work for Spider Web Show Performance & CdnStudio. From their website:

CdnStudio is an online ‘room’ that uses internet technology to bring collaborators from across Canada together. This digital tool takes separate video streams and blends them together in real time, allowing users to see and hear each other in the same digital ‘space’.

More work below. Thanks again to Sarah and Michael for this great opportunity!

Drake Devonshire

I'm thrilled to be heading out to the Drake Devonshire this Saturday for a special edition of Pixel & Bristle If you're in the county, please stop by this beautiful venue to check out the work me and my fellow vendors. See you there!

Saskatchewan Union of Nurses

I'm excited to share this series of custom lettering I created for cStreet Campaigns and the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses. Special thanks to Dave Scrivener and Amy Leaman for this great opportunity.

TFO

I'm thrilled to be included in this new web feature by TFO, a publicly funded French language educational television station and media organization, serving the province of Ontario. The video includes the work of talented Ottawa-based calligrapher, Marta Stojanovic. Special thanks to Andréanne Baribeau for including me in this piece.

Mural space wanted

Your help needed! I'm currently seeking a prominent outdoor wall space (8'x8' or larger) in downtown Toronto for a new mural. Please share with anyone you think can help, and email to discuss details. Thanks!

Sweet Gale Gardens

Special hand-painted signs for Sweet Gale Gardens

Make it Worthwhile

I'm please to share the wordmark I created for Make it Worthwhile a fantastic new project by UPPERCASE Magazine:

When faced with challenges, using our creativity for good is one of the best ways we can make a difference. Through design, art and craft—and with our hands and hearts—we can affect change. However small it may seem at first, each incremental effort is still significant.

More details at: makeitworthwhile.org and Instagram. Another process shot below.

Chocolats Favoris

I am beyond thrilled to reveal my biggest – and tastiest – project to date: this colossal 12'x20' custom mural for the beautiful new Chocolats Favoris in Aurora, Ontario. From their website:

We opened our little artisanal shop that made traditionally crafted chocolate on in Lauzon, located on the south shore of Québec City. In those days, the shop specialized primarily in making chocolate for Easter. Gradually, as time passed, our artisans started to develop more and more products, using European knowledge and expertise as their inspiration for making chocolate that was more to the taste of people here. Having started out as simple chocolate makers, we have now become master chocolatiers and a recognized leader in the world of chocolate gastronomy.

Below are some sketches and process photos:

I would like to thank the entire Chocolats Favoris team for making this one of the most exciting, rewarding projects that I have ever worked on. In particular, special thanks to Jill, Geneviève, Virginie, and Brian. Thanks also to Rob for lending his projector, and to Paul for helping with the second and third coats. Merci beaucoup!

Be sure to shop by this special chocolate shop in Aurora. I can't wait to return.

Creative Mornings

Big news! I will speaking at Creative Mornings Toronto on Friday, February 24 about the curious, unexpected moments as a freelance letterer. I hope you can make it!

http://creativemornings.com/cities/to

2017 Valentine cards

This limited edition A2-size Valentine was hand-lettered with brush and ink, scanned, and screen printed by hand in Toronto using metallic gold ink on pure white 100% cotton archival paper. Matching gold envelope included. Please contact me about wholesale or free delivery within Toronto. XO

Purchase here.

Alphabet-a-Day Project update

I'm thrilled to share that my Alphabet-a-Day Project is online! All 250 alphabets are archived and fully searchable by pen type, case and style. Which is your favourite?

Check it out here:
http://alphabetadayproject.tumblr.com/

A video posted by Christopher Rouleau (@chris_rouleau) on Jan 5, 2017 at 1:29pm PST