Tag Archives: Canadian mythology

Red’s Garage is moving.

Big Red has a garage full of big red machines. Join Elliot, Jessica and Big Red as they discover the Ice Machine, the first, and find out what goes into making the perfect ice. This project has been full of character development and getting to draw the ice machine was a return to early childhood when [...] Read More…

The iconic tale

Art is about stories. And sometimes, one still image begs for another. That’s exactly what Rich Rawlyk has done with A Whales Tale. He has given the reader an opportunity to experience a beautiful Canadian icon in more than one moment. Based on the story of brothers growing up in the arctic, [...] Read More…

Big Reds Ice Machine

Big Reds Ice Machine is an evolution of The Zamboni Book. Originally developed in 2003. Permission to use the trademarked name Zamboni was unsuccessful, with character and story revisions the project is now being developed by CJR Livread. Creators of electronic books, all stories are released in each of Canada’s official languages and feature interactive starts. Client: CJR [...] Read More…

Daily Creative

In 2006 I started a digital sketchbook on flickr, it became my daily ritual. It was instrumental in me understanding that creativity is like any other discipline. It needs to be nurtured daily, like practicing your chords. Understanding the themes present, I recently reorganized and structured the collection. Daily Creative review by drawn.ca Read More…

Shelter, Canadian Wild

Blanket Glacier, British Columbia, Canada Over the last four years I have been hiking, exploring and developing studies in Western Canada. Researching chalets, huts, lodges, passes and shelters I am developing  a limited edition art book that illustrates the settlement of the Canadian mountain ranges. Shelter, Canadian Wild Collection Read More…

A Whales Tale

Playing in the ageless games of childhood. A Whales Tale is the illustrated story of brothers growing up in the arctic, it reveals the mystery of why whales love the sea. This book mirrors my growth and evolution as an artist. As I discover, learn and adjust to what it means to be an artist, A Whales [...] Read More…