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4 Nations Face Off

Key player, background and trophy artwork for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off.

Working with FanBrandz and the NHL to create a suite of illustrations for the return to best-on-best international hockey was both an absolute dream, and unbelievable honour.

In total, six players and two goalies were created, “dressed” in each participating country’s uniform, and then mirrored, creating a set of 16 players. A selection of backgrounds were also created, as well as a hero illustration of the 4 Nations trophy.

My work was used across all aspects of the tournament - in-stadium graphics, wall applications, programs, and apparel.

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2024 MLB Postseason & World Series

Main theme art for the 2024 MLB Postseason and World Series.

As the postseason progresses, different areas of the art will be used across all media, with a color scheme set for each successive round, eventually leading up to the 2024 World Series.

The art is featured across all media - social, TV broadcasts, print, and beyond.

A huge thank you to FanBrandz, SKYE, and Major League Baseball for having me onboard for this.

(Additional images generously provided by FanBrandz)

Washington Post - Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin & his record-breaking 895th goal, for the Washington Post.

AD: Chris Rukan

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2022 Tim Horton's NHL Heritage Classic

I was beyond thrilled to create key art for the 2022 Tim Horton’s NHL Heritage Classic, held on March 13th, 2022 at Tim Horton’s Field in Hamilton, Ontario.

I was asked to create a set of players that could be adapted & mirrored for both participating teams - the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Buffalo Sabres - as well as city skylines, and a puck.

Seeing my work in such large scale, at such a special event, and for my favourite sport was truly a dream come true.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Paul, Bill. and the rest of the creative team at the NHL and Fanbrandz.

NHL Playoffs 2024

My 2024 NHL Playoff series - 16 portraits of 16 players, one selected from each team that made the 2023-24 postseason.

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Minnesota Star Tribune

Four lead illustrations for the Minnesota Star Tribune’s 2022 Winter Olympics preview.

AD: Steve Zimmerman

Accepted into Society of Illustrators Annual 66

Auston Matthews

As part of the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the NHL selected sixteen creatives to create a custom card of a star player from each team that made the post season.

I was lucky enough to be asked to create the Auston Matthews card. Matthews ended up scoring 60 goals and totalling 106 points over the season, and won the Ted Lindsay Trophy and the Hart Trophy.

…not a bad guy to be asked to illustrate, ha ha.

Thanks to Porter Gray & Dakota Crawford for having me on board, and for the creative direction.

Shoehi Ohtani - LA Times

For the LA Times special feature on new Dodger Shohei Ohtani.

AD: Tim Hubbard

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Ken Dryden

A painting of Ken Dryden, completed as a Christmas present for my dad.

36" x 48", acrylic & airbrush on birch panel.

Golf

A quick portrait and style exploration of Bryson Dechambeau.

Bianca Andreescu

A portrait of Canadian tennis star, Bianca Andreescu.

The Stanley Cup

A portrait of the Stanley Cup, commissioned by the NHL for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

To anyone who grew up playing hockey, winning and hoisting the Cup over your head was THE dream. While I only lift beer league trophies now, being asked to create this piece feels just a little bit like winning the Cup... just a little bit.

The Ringer - Terry Funk

For The Ringer, on the 30th anniversary of “The Summer of Funk”, highlighted by Terry Funk’s escalating feud with Ric Flair, and what that meant for the world of professional wrestling.

AD: Jonathan Bartlett

McDavid

A visual exploration of one of Connor McDavid’s (many) highlight-reel goals.

Seattle Times

For the Seattle Times NHL Playoff Preview - in their second season, the Seattle Kraken have made the playoffs, with Jared McCann as one of their leaders.

AD: Rich Boudet

NHL

Illustrations for the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. As a life-long hockey fan, being asked to illustrate some of the league’s star players was an absolute dream.

The Globe & Mail

A1 Cover & Sports Cover for the Saturday, March 13th, 2021 edition of the Globe & Mail, as well as separate crops for web.

For a feature on the hardships facing Canadian athletes aspiring to compete in the Olympic games, in the age of Covid.

AD: Ming Wong & Brennan Higginbotham

Rouleur

Portraits for Rouleur Magazine’s “Speed” Issue, Spring 2021 - Mark Cavendish, Valtteri Bottas, Jamie Chadwick, and Cal Crutchlow chat about what drives them in their respective sports - the ‘need for speed’, the danger, the fastest speeds they’ve reached, and how they relax.

AD: Enric Andell

The New York Times

For the Sunday, July 5th edition of the New York Times - with the return of professional sports, it is now those who do not kneel in protest during the national anthems who will find themselves on shaky ground.

AD: Andrea Zagata Crutchmer

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The New York Times

Cover illustration for the New York Times Sports section, August 28th, 2020.

Black Lives MATTER.

AD: Andrea Zagata Crutchmer

The New York Times

“How the World Cup Works” - for the New York Times, November 19th, 2022.

AD: Jonathan Ellis

Maradona Magic

For Al Majallah, looking at the magic of Diego Maradona.

AD: Sara Loane

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