Tag Archives: creative

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…

Classified Ads

While most of us turn to the classified ads when we’re looking for a 2-bedroom apartment or 98 Mustang, Rich Rawlyk pours over them for the sole purpose of creative inspiration. He has taken the simple format of a content driven newspaper grid of 10 columns at 30 mm classified ads and reproduced them in [...] 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…

ACAD Catalyst interview

This spring I was interviewed by Melanie Woytiuk for the ACAD alumni magazine, Catalyst. It gave me a great opportunity to reflect on my career and time spent at the art college, a lasting impression it was an enjoyable experience. ACAD, Catalyst Spring 2009 / Issue No. 1 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…