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
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
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
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.
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
Cover illustration for the New York Times Sports section, August 28th, 2020.
Black Lives MATTER.
AD: Andrea Zagata Crutchmer
My annual series of illustrations of notable players from playoff-bound NHL teams.
For Al Majallah, looking at the magic of Diego Maradona.
AD: Sara Loane
A visual exploration of one of Connor McDavid’s (many) highlight-reel goals.
A self-directed portrait of Connor Hellebuyck, #37 of the Winnipeg Jets, in his 2019 NHL Heritage Classic kit.
Illustrations inspired by my 2020 golf season. Golf has become an important part of my life during this pandemic - it has allowed me to step away from a screen, be outdoors, and socialize (at a responsible distance) with friends.
Included here are illustrations of Dustin Johnson, Bryson Dechambeau, two drivers, and a self portrait.
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
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.
A portrait of Canadian tennis star, Bianca Andreescu.
A yearly personal project, highlighting one star player from each team that qualified for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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.
