I started doing freelance logo design in 2012. As that translated itself into more of a profession, I began doing illustrations in my free time, which became an outlet for both stylistic experimentation and pent-up affection for pop culture movies and literature. The work sold through the library store is a result of these passion projects, and help to preserve my sanity.

What's not to love? I grew up with the Library... or rather, it helped me grow up. Now, I get to create work that I'm proud of, contribute to funding the CPL, and return the favour, helping them grow in return.

Where did you draw inspiration as some of your prints tie in so well with literature?
I love referencing early printmaking styles and techniques from lithography to silk screening. Though I run them digitally, I build the illustrations in a similar process. The best part about literature is that a lot is left to the reader's interpretation. I try to keep this spirit alive in my prints, a lot of which are location-based; the setting is established, but the actual narrative is left to the viewer's imagination.

My parents are collectors of more traditional art: photos of architecture, paintings of nature, historic objects, etc.  My goal with each print is to create something my parents would want to hang up. Sometimes people don't want their walls to scream pop-culture, you know? So it's always about the art first. Also, one of my main quarrels with digital art is that things can look too perfect, or manufactured. I like when things are imperfect; somehow, it makes them feel more personal, more human.