The City of Oshawa began collaborating with Durham College’s Community Collaborations Course in 2015. Over the past four years, student's work has been showcased in three murals located at Civic Square (located on Centre Street at City Hall), vinyl images affixed to the windows of the Arts Resource Centre, and in Alexandra Park adjacent to Lakeridge Health Oshawa as well as inside the hospital. For the 2019/2020 project, we will be choosing locations in our Community Centres and Oshawa Seniors Community Centres.
Illustration and Design
My illustration work spans print, web, merchandise, and branding, including album covers, toy designs, label art, signage, and editorial illustrations. My ability to adapt my artwork for various purposes enables me to deliver creative, customized solutions for a wide range of projects, focusing in a broad range of subject matter.
Durham Region Transit Maps
Print Shop In Tow
I enjoyed the process of creating this work for Print Shop in Tow, a portable printshop on a hiking trailer based in Elmastukwek, Ktaqmkuk (Bay of Islands, Newfoundland). For inspiration, I explored both in person and online the region’s historical architecture, aquatic and non-aquatic plant life, landscapes, rock formations, waterways, and night skies. @printshopintow
Tastoria
I had the pleasure of creating illustrations for Tastoria, a plant-based restaurant located in Oshawa, Ontario, at The Market @ 70 King, 70 King Street East. My artwork is currently featured across various platforms, including print, web, product labels, and merchandise such as cups, mugs, stickers, t-shirts, and more.
Brew Wizards Board Game Cafe
Since 2017, I’ve been both a patron and a creative collaborator with Brew Wizards Board Game Cafe—a welcoming and imaginative space in downtown Oshawa that offers coffee, snacks, craft beverages, an extensive library of board games, and a community-first atmosphere. My illustrations have become part of the cafe’s visual landscape, appearing on t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, product labels, and across print and web promotions for numerous Brew Wizards events and community collaborations. I have enjoyed helping to shape the cafe’s visual identity and contribute to its cozy, creative environment.
LivingRoom Community Art Studio: Art Bus
As a long-time visitor to The LivingRoom Community Art Studio, creating the artwork for their Art Bus wrap was meaningful to me. The LivingRoom is an inclusive not-for-profit organization that supports creativity and connection through community-engaged pop-ups at various locations within Oshawa, Durham Region and beyond.
Product Labels
I have designed product labels for several breweries, including Little Beasts and Chronicle. One example is LIME WARP, a bright and refreshing Mexican Cerveza with Lime. This design was especially meaningful, as the beer launch partnered with PFLAG Durham Region, with $0.50 from every can sold going toward supporting 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and their families. Collaborating on designs like this allows me to combine my love of illustration with causes I care about—bringing bold, expressive visuals to products that support community connection and celebration.
All Hands On Beat
I created the cover and interior illustrations for All Hands and Feet On Beat, a playful drum lesson book designed for all ages. It introduces basic and intermediate drum set exercises that build coordination, creativity, and confidence.
Avenue Magazine
I created the illustrations for a feature in Avenue Magazine (Calgary edition) that explored the dynamics of multi-generational families living under one roof. I crafted visual storytelling that reflected the layered relationships and everyday moments found in multi-generational households.