Professional Experience

1998-Present

Lostracco Design: Murals, graphic design & illustration

2007-2015

Jump Math: Design & illustration for children’s math books developed by John Mighton

2001-2005

Dinnick & Howells: Graphic Designer

1999-2001

Viva Dolan: Graphic Designer

1998-1999

James Ireland Design: Graphic Designer

Selected Commissions / Museum Collections

2018

Government of Canada: 5 murals on 5 floors in downtown office building

2016

Grouse Mountain Resort, North Vancouver, BC: Artist in residence to paint a Mountain Mural
The Textile Museum of Canada & Craft Ontario, Toronto: Art Scarves & Art Cards sold in shop

2010

Four Seasons Hotel, Silicon Valley, California: Commission for 3 paintings in their spa

Exhibitions

2019

AWOL Gallery: "It’s Not Me, It’s You" group exhibit 

2018

Gallery 1313: Plant paint drawings with Outdoor Studio

2016

Designer's Walk: Paintings in resource centre & showroom

2014

McMichael Autumn Art Show and Sale: Annual fundraiser featuring Canadian artists
Matsuri Japanese Festival: Fashion show & sale at Dundas Square 

2013

Vendor Queens: Christmas market on Queen Street
Metropolis Factory: Monthly show in The Junction

2012

One of a Kind Show: Christmas show at the Direct Energy Centre
Queen West Art Crawl: Annual outdoor show at Trinity Bellwoods Park
Art Brownie Rainbow: Miniature art exhibition at INDEXG Gallery

2011

AWOL Gallery (2005-2011): Annual group exhibition "The Square Foot Show"
Propeller Centre for Visual Arts: "Salon V" group show

2010

Shopgirls Gallery Boutique: Solo exhibition "Rememorations"
IX Gallery: "Summer" collective by 7 photographers

2009

Art Off The Lot: First show featuring 75 artists
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (2009 & 2007): Annual show at Nathan Phillips Square

2008

401 Richmond: Group show "Art in the Fall"
Ben Navaee Gallery: "Small is Beautiful" by 8 artists
Octopus Project: 2 exhibits themed "One Ride Only" & "Secrets"
Contact Photography Festival: Photographic slideshow in TTC stations
Engine Gallery Distillery(2008-2009): Paintings with gallery artists

2007

Cinnamon Girls Cafe: 17 paintings in Queen Street cafe
Red Head Gallery: Nuit Blanche group show "Insomnia"
LuminaTO Festival: Collaboration & exhibition with RedEye Gallery artists
Toronto Pearson International Airport: AirSpace Gallery exhibit "The Built Environment"
Smoke Gallery: Group exhibition in Niagara Falls

2006

Brampton Rose Theatre: Arts showcase for theatre opening

Awards / Achievements

2021

CASE Accolades Award: Design award for Ryerson’s Graduate Studies Year in Review

2016

 StreetARToronto/Outside the Box: Toronto Map Maze selected for Urban Barn auction

2008

Toronto Transit Commission: Shortlisted for St. Clair West TTC shelters 

2007

Wayward Arts Magazine Contest: Artwork by 20 artists printed by Flash Reproductions 

2006

LVBIA Benchmark Contest: Bench in Liberty Village "Bench Break"

2004

Applied Arts Magazine Award: Butterfield & Robinson poster design
Advertising & Design Club of Canada Award: The Ace Bakery cookbook design

2003

Unisource Paper Company: Greeting Card designs selected for promotional packages

2000

Communication Arts Magazine Award: Curious Papers Collection swatchbook design

1998

OCAD: Robyn Comyn Cumine Illustration scholarship & plaque at The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto
Urban Visions Competition: First place award & exhibition at the Design Exchange

1994

OCAD: Tuition scholarship

Education / Residencies

2018

Dar Slimane Residency: Painted an earth-wall mural and made natural pigments in Marrakesh, Morocco

2017

John Pugh Internship: 3 weeks working with trompe l'oeil muralist in Truckee, California

1999-2013

B-School: Business & marketing with Marie Forleo
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: Etching at Estudio Gerardo Ruiz, Silverwork & Spanish at Instituto Allende
Gallery 44: Pinhole Camera, Cyanotypes, Writing Grants & Artist Statements
OCAD: Children’s Book Illustration & Figure Drawing

1993-1998

Ontario College of Art & Design: Graphic Design
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art: Exchange program at the University of Dundee, Scotland 

1989-1993

Mayfield Secondary School of the Arts: Visual arts program

Volunteer / Donations

2018

Ollie Quinn: Botanical mural in main store for International Women's Day campaign

2017

Sick Kids Hospital: "Mandalascape" painting for fundraiser

2012

QWAC: "Ascension" painting for fundraiser
Heydon Park Secondary School: Logo for an all-girls' school

2010

Design on a Dime, New York City: "Drifted Money" painting for "Housing Works" auction
(2009-2010) OCAD Whodunit?: Artwork for Mystery Art Sale & Auction

2009

Art Off The Lot: "New Years Day" painting for raffle
Design Hope Toronto: "Growing Community" painting for "Shelter" auction
Culture Works: Poster design for "Big on Bloor" street festival
(2007 & 2009) Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition: Paintings for "Art Square"

2008

The PINK Show, Atlanta, GA: "Drifted Money" painting for breast cancer fundraiser

2007

SNAP! Photo Competition: Artwork for AIDS Committee of Toronto auction

2006

George S. Henry Secondary School: Graphic design presentation to grade 10 art class
Event Volunteer: TAAFI Art Fair & Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
Art Classes in Vang Vieng, Laos: Instructed 2 evening sessions to high school students

2005

Childrens Art House Foundation, Kihikihi, New Zealand: Resident & volunteer with founder Shona Hammond-Boys
Tsunami Relief Project, Phi Phi Island, Thailand: Volunteer to paint mural on scuba diving shop
(2000-2005) Champion Taekwondo Centre: Member & newsletter designer