DAVE MURRAY

The official 2026 FIFA World Cup host city poster for Toronto.

It is an absolute honour to have my art represent Toronto as we welcome the 2026 World Cup to our city.

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.

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)

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

AD: Chris Rukan

Cover for the May/Jun 2024 issue of Foreign Affairs - "Can China Remake the World?".

AD: Ed Johnson

For Al Majallah, on recent Iranian drone attacks and Israeli missile defense

AD: Sara Loane

For Al Majallah, on the potentials of nuclear fusion.

AD: Sara Loane

Accepted into Society of Illustrators Annual 66

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

AD: Tim Hubbard

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.

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

AD: Steve Zimmerman

Accepted into Society of Illustrators Annual 66

A litte personal piece. Loons are neat.

Show poster for legendary Toronto band Vag Halen.

Self directed work, Threads vs. Twitter.

A personal piece, bottle portrait of Maker’s Mark whiskey.

Poster artwork for Rewiring America’s “Electrify” campaign.

AD: Sarah Lazarovic

Accepted into Society of Illustrators Annual 66

Labels for the Indie Alehouse's "Cool Cats" beer - to be featured at the Royal Ontario Museum's "ROM After Dark" party for their "Wild Cats" feature exhibit.

Cover for the 2020 Variety 500, the definitive list of the 500 most powerful people in entertainment and media worldwide.

AD: Cheyne Gateley

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

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

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

Cover for the Fall 2024 issue of The Monitor, the official publication of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - on the topic of labour solidarity across North America, from farm to factory.

AD: Trish Hennessy

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

For Harlequin’s “Worldwide Mystery” imprint - BJ Bowen’s “Music is Murder”.

AD: Tara Scarcello

Cover illustration for Harlequin Worldwide Mystery novel "Ballistics at the Ballet", by BJ Bowen.

AD: Tara Scarcello

A portrait of the late film critic Jay Scott, for The Globe & Mail.

AD: Brennan Higginbotham

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

AD: Jonathan Ellis

For the Nov/Dec 2022 issue of Foreign Affairs, about the dangerous decline of Russia.

AD: Ed Johnson

Cover illustration for the spring edition of the Journal of Military, Veteran, and Family Health, for the feature on moral injury.

AD: Lacey Cranston