Katy Dockrill: Let's Celebrate!

What could be more fun than a soirée Parisian style? Katy Dockrill's whimsical illustration style will help you set the stage perfectly.  Designer Timothy Siciliano of Party Partners, asked Katy to create the Let's Celebrate mini cake decorating set to add to the already successful Make a Wish and Queen for a Day party kits.

Want to see more? Visit Katy Dockrill's portfolio. 

Monika Melnychuck adds to the Naked Flock

Monika Melnychuk has designed and illustrated a delightful fourth sku for the growing Naked Flock brand.  The premium cider maker Jonathan Hull (aka Apple Dave) says, "Our Cider is for people who crave unique flavor and are on the hunt for quality." For the interesting story behind the brewers of the Naked Flock Brand, check out this post from the Great Brewers blog.  Read reviews about the new Citra Premium Hard Cider here.  And for those of you who missed our story on the first three skus of Naked Flock cider, check it out here.

To see much more of Monika's illustration check out her portfolio here.

Gary Alphonso for Canada Post: Unveiling New Community Mailboxes

In response to the shrinking demand for snail mail, Canada Post has begun to phase in an expansion of it's Community Mailboxes (CMB's) vs door-to-door delivery.  The process of developing the CMB's was carefully executed with a strategy that involved lots of consumer input through focus testing at various stages in the development.  Canada Post was looking for the perfect CMB to take it's customers into the 21st Century.  One of the key criteria for the new CMB's was to develop an art wrap that would hopefully work as an anti-graffiti barrier.  This is where the call for Gary Alphonso's illustration talents came in.  

Working with the team at Ove Brand | Design, headed up by creative director Peter Baker, Gary Alphonso was given an open creative brief as they embarked on an exploration of various abstract directions.  The art evolved into a beautiful ethereal design that incorporated the maple leaf (a ubiquitous Canadian symbol), floating as if being carried by a gentle wind.   The process was a real contest but in the end, we are proud to report that Gary Alphonso's floating leaf design was among the most popular in focus testing.

Gary Alphonso's illustration applied as a wrap to the mailboxes.

Here are some pics of the mailboxes in communities across the country.

View Gary Alphonso's entire portfolio here!

Katy Dockrill for Party Partners

Katy Dockrill illustrated the Make a Wish and Queen for a Day bunting kits that are as sweet as the cake they're designed to adorn!  Art director Timothy Siciliano of Party Partners fell in love with Katy's work when he discovered her surface design patterns and prints.  Her line work is absolutely flirtatious and brings such a fun touch, fit for a party at any age!  To see more of Katy's illustration visit her updated portfolio here.

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Monika Melnychuk for Canada Post: Adopt-A-Pet Campaign

  We are excited to unveil this special postage stamp series created by Monika Melnychuk for Canada Post.  Monika's whimsical line art style serves this playful concept, which features photography of actual homeless pets, in environments that could become reality--if only they are adopted.  A brilliant example where the concept is the message!  The would-be homes for these pets, are left up to the viewer to fill in, by adopting a pet!

Working with Vancouver based design firm, Subplot, Monika illustrated the collectable Souvenir Sheet, Official First Day Cover, as well as the Five  Collectable Stamps for Canada Post's Adopt-A-Pet campaign.

It's great to see Canada Post using their currency to help bring awareness to such an important cause.  In 2010, close to 150,000 homeless pets were admitted to shelters across Canada. Partnering with the CFHS, Canada Post wanted to create awareness around the need for animal lovers to adopt from their local Humane Society or SPCA, and give homes to animals who so desperately need them. As of today, April 22 2013, the full package below can be purchased through Canada Post--the collectable Souvenir Sheet Official First Day Cover, complete with all five Canadian stamps.

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Project Director: Danielle Trottier, Canada Post.

Designer, Ross Chandler, of Subplot.

Creative Directors: Roy White and Matthew Clark of Subplot Inc.

Photography by: Raeff Miles (cages) and Raina + Wilson (animals).

Monika Melnychuk for Naked Flock

  i2i Art was approached by cider maker Jonathan Hull of Applewood Winery to have Monika Melnychuk create new packaging for their Hudson Valley Hard Cider, which was to be relaunched under the new name, Naked Flock.  The product name was inspired by a very colorful, visual folk tale about a pastor who plants some poppy seeds and a flock of geese who eat the poppies and fall into a deep sleep.   Thought dead the geese are plucked for their feathers--hence the name Naked Flock.  Read the whole tale on Applewood Winery's website.

Monika says, "This is one of my favorite projects to date.  And the first project I have been hired to do the illustration and design as well.  Naked Geese?  The story is hilarious, so when I approached the project I wanted to create something funny, but a bit edgy as well."

Monika designed the logo and labels and illustrated all three skus of Naked Flock Hard Cider:  Original, Draft and Pumpkin.

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Monika Melnychuk for Dogbook iPhone App.

Monika says, "I have been a dog geek forever.  When I was a teenager I drew x-mas and birthday cards with dogs.  Then I worked dogs into any assignment I could.  For example in first year illustration we had to design a shopping bag and mine of course, was all dogs. Before I became an illustrator I tried being a dog portrait artist.  Wow, I am a nerd, but I just love dogs!"  Fast forward... Geoffrey Roche, partner at Poolhouse, saw some of Monika's dog drawings and he had to have her illustrate the landing page for the new Dogbook iPhone App.  Can you spot *your* dog?  If you're looking to connect with like minded doggie lovers get the free app here. Also below, see a recent piece on the theme, created for surface design applications.

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We think it would make a cool wallpaper or fabric for your favorite dog house.

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Monika and her dog Boogaloo share a breathtaking moment in their beautiful world.

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Giulio Iurissevich Rocks!

Giulio created this fun image which was used extensively on all promo for a Blues Festival in Italy this August.  We love the heart popping out of her mouth.  It's a trademark surprise element done Giulio style!

Tim Zeltner: CD Cover Art

Check out Tim's American Gothic spoof used as cover art for Jay Zell's CD, Country World.  Notice Tim's trademark patina created by layering paint and varnishes on wood.

John Webster's New + Quirky!

John Webster can't stop making lovely art. Kellogg's, Sony, EMI and Mirvish Productions are among his clients.   John has a quirky eye, that mixed with his penchant for pop culture, give his collages a unique edge.

Janice Kun for Orca Books

The illustration Janice created for the Hummingbird Heart bookcover shows her elegant, delicate lettering and atmospheric illustration style.  The concept was designed to look like tattoo art on skin.  To see more of Janice's lyrical illustrations, please check out her portfolio on the i2i website.