I love, love, love vintage/retro art! So when my dance studio *Morgan’s School of Highland Dance* asked me to create some posters, I jumped on it! Here are a few examples from the past year. If you’re looking for more…
70th Anniversary – Polish Combatant’s Association
2016 Marked the 70th Anniversary of the Polish Combatants’ Association. What is the Association? SPK (English Acronym) is an organization started by Polish Soldiers in exile when the Second World War ended. This group supported veterans all over the world,…
Logo Design – Bar Polonia
The Bar Polonia logo was created to entice patrons to visit the Legion’s bar. The logo illustrates a modern feel with a Polish twist. Client: Polish Combatants Association (SPK) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #219 Featuring: A traditional Goral Folk Dancer Seen…
Logo Design – Art In Motion Dance Instruction
My friend Shay recommended me to her future sister-in-law, Rachel. Rachel recently opened a brand new dance studio called Art in Motion, and was looking for a logo designed. The awesome thing about Rachel is, she had a clear vision…
Shay + Mark – Save the Date!
YAY! My friend Shay is getting married! Shay and Mark are tying the knot this July! woo woo! She asked me to create something whimsical and pretty… and I think we achieved just that! The save the dates are printed…
Logo Design – Lovely Body
Ok, I have been addicted to Lovely Body since… forever! I started looking for alternative products after I stumbled upon an app called “think dirty”. This app is pretty cool, you can scan any item while out shopping, and it will…
Adam + Amy Wintery Wedded Bliss
One of my bestest friends in the world tied the knot this November to a pretty awesome guy. Not only was it a fantastic party, it was gorgeous! Amy went with a gold and blush colour palette. We used Aspire Petallics Paper –…
Old Man Russian down at McVicar Creek
The other day my dad told me a story about “Old Man Russian”, who lived on Elgin Street – just a few properties down from Maudslay Court. His lengthy backyard sloped towards McVicar’s Creek, it was a lush and fantastical forested area….
Misfortune at Maudslay Court
In an innocent search for information regarding Port Arthur’s oldest apartment building, Maudslay Court, I stumbled on misfortune. As I mentioned, Maudslay Court is Port Arthur’s oldest apartment building – perfectly situated on Court Street, overlooking the McVicar creek. Its gorgeous setting…
Creeping your Ancestors – Using Google Street View
The power of Google is remarkable. We can gather information instantly, all at our fingertips. I decided to put Google to good use, and creep the hell out of where my ancestors lived. Sounds weird, I know, but I’m weird, and…
Julie + Joey – Winter Wedding
My cousin Julie and her new husband Joey, celebrated their winter wedding this year! woo hoo! Jule, in regards to anything design, was pretty bride-chilla. Her only “must have” was a snow effect. Both her and joey were passive about pretty…
One hundred Christmases Ago
One hundred Christmases ago, like today, children all over the world were writing letters to Santa Claus. Unlike today, some of the items listed are a tad unconventional; I don’t know of any children who write to Santa asking for…
