Nasir Jones

We were given the choice to do anything we wanted for our final project in our core illustration class. I've been inspired lately by Nas' music, his message and the energy of his songs, so I chose to do a portrait. I also happen to get to see him in concert tonight at the Kool Haus, can't wait!

Oils, Photoshop - 11"x17"

Bike Share

Illustration completed for a series of images as a pitch to re-brand Bike Share. Bike Share started off well with great enthusiasm in its goals and directions but as of this year is out of funding so will not be available in Toronto. Our focus was to display Bike Share in memorable moments, specifically those awkard moments we all remember and when we are in them can laugh at, at least after.And of course we had to have some fun with this.
One of those awkward moments caught on camera!

Nigerian Email Fraud

An Illustration piece based on the Nigerian Email Scams that much of you get in your spam box. A 3 series illustration, reminiscent of 15th century Gothic triptychs.

Email Chosen: Son vouches for deceased father and wishes for someone else to donate money to Christian charities. The person who accepts this offer 'gets' 20% of 28 million dollars.

Happy Valentines Day

As V-Day is driven by consumerism, Ive decided to do a worn out bot in need of a different tradition. This bot is unhappy!! Why not repurpose Valentines day, a time to love yourself, as well as your friends and loved ones. Something we can all work on for sure.

A Recipe for being Emo!! Pretty straightforward, fun image to make. Focussed on the character aspect and the style of what is "emo". Acrylic and Photoshop.

This is a recent piece I did as a card for my mothers birthday.
I redesigned her website-check out her art Pat Shepherd Studios

Heres one I did last semester as a rough to the "overheard" project. It obviously was too surreal and was denied to go to final, but I still enjoyed making it. Oh yeah that silly robot head was something I added just now as I realized how poorly the original face was drawn. I actually like it better with a robot head!

Created as a Christmas card to mail out to friends and family, ballpoint pen and Photoshop.
This one was completed a few months ago as a digital paint practice.
The last one is a self portrait I did last year for school in oils, about 22x30".