Gig Posters
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KriefIt's always a joy when you get a commission, and you end up falling in love with the artist on first listen. This was certainly the case when Starlight contacted me to create this gig poster for Krief's upcoming show. Inspired by his contemplative vocals and sound that reminded me of The Smiths, I immediately pictured this scene of a car parked atop a hill, its inhabitants enjoying a beautiful view at a time later than midnight too early to call morning. Focusing on making it as minimal as possible, I painted colour primarily on the night sky to make for a scene that emphasizes the surrealness of that time of night with the windows mysteriously tinted so the car's inhabitants remain enclosed in their own little world.
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The Exceptional GentlemenI noticed that the Exceptional Gentlemen's branding already incorporated the use of a 50's era-type individual reminiscent of Mad Men. In thinking of the poster's concept, I was sorely tempted to create something to do with smoking, but in the end decided to go for the alternative trope of a gentleman famous for getting in trouble with the ladies. A swash of digitized personal calligraphy and textures on top provided a handmade feel to finish off the poster.
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Mike ToddKnown for his soulful voice and rock, R&B, soul and funk igniting songs, I knew I wanted to create something visually unique for the Guelph-based singer/songwriter. I decided to go loose with my illustration style, using linework and cross hatching to emulate the unique spirit behind his music. Noticing strong colour choices in his wardrobe (especially his incredible jackets!), I went for a strong, assertive colour palette in his poster with serif typography to visually tie it together.
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The Hidden CamerasInspiring Arcade Fire’s debut album, and bringing a queer aesthetic into the indie scene, I knew I wanted to do something visually minimal for the Hidden Cameras that was still evocative of the darker undertones embedded within their music. An image of an all-observant, always-capturing camera silencing the viewer into submission popped up in my mind right away, and with a swash of calligraphy, a poster was born.
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