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ABOUT

"The details are not the details.
They make the design"

- Charles Eames - 

I am a textile and surface pattern designer for fiber artists, and the home decor markets. I have created original surface pattern designs for Zoe Jo Creative Studio, Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Northcott Fabrics, Pattern Observer Studio, Hunt+Gather Studio and others, based on provided trends and client briefs.

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The rich diversity of nature, cultural history, and my own adventures, inspire me to create designs that reflect craftsmanship, individuality, and the imperfections of the hand-made.

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My desire is to create designs that can be embraced and used to enrich my client's living environment. Through painterly florals, re-imagined classics, layered textural designs, bold geometrics, and modern conversational prints, my designs help clients create an environment that is their personal sanctuary.

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Education

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  • UC Berkeley Extension, Professional Sequence in Graphic Design 

  • Sharon Art Studio, Studied life drawing and abstract painting 

  • The Toronto School of Art, Fine Art Diploma 

  • The Toronto School of Art, Studied etching, life drawing, portraiture, and wall sculpture 

  • The University of Toronto, School of Continuing Education, Studied wildlife, botanical and landscape drawing as well as watercolor and pastel painting 

  • The University of Toronto, Master of Science, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics 

  • The University of Toronto, Bachelor of Science (Honors), Microbiology and Parasitology 

 

Technical Proficiency

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  • Design: Strong knowledge of color theory, layout, pattern design and illustration. Comprehensive understanding of the design process from client brief, initial conceptualization and brainstorming to meticulous execution and launch.

  • Software: Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Affinity Photo

  • Fine Art: Extensive experience in life, wildlife, botanical and landscape drawing, acrylic, watercolor and pastel painting, as well as printmaking.

 

Press

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  • Pattern Observer, Highlights for Our Latest Chelsea's Challenge, June 2019

  • Pattern Observer, Textile Design Lab Summer of Creativity, June-August 2018

  • Surface Pattern Design Guild, Featured Member, September 2018

  • Pattern Observer, Textile Design Lab Member Spotlight, March 4, 2016. My recent textile designs and an interview were showcased on the Pattern Observer blog.

  • American Heart Association, Circulation Research, Investigating the Transcriptional Control of Cardiovascular Development, February 13, 2015. Using Adobe Illustrator, I designed Figure 1: Molecular players for transcriptional regulation. This illustration is from the American Heart Association.

  • American Heart Association, Circulation Research, Transcriptional Regulation of Vertebrate Cardiac Morphogenesis, March 22, 2002. Using coloured pencils on mylar as well as Adobe Photoshop, I designed Figure 1: Summary of mouse heart development.

 

Professional Affiliations

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  • 2015 – 2021, Textile Design Lab

  • 2016 – 2019, Surface Pattern Design Guild

  • 2012 - 2017, American Institute of Graphic Arts

  • 2011 - 2017, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

  • 2002 - 2006, Toronto Arts Council, Community Arts Committee

  • 2001 - 2006, Art Guild of Scarborough, President

 

Selected Exhibitions

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  • The National Ballet of Canada, Volunteer Committee, Toronto, ON, Art Show and Sale

  • Portuguese Canadian National Congress, Toronto, ON, COPA Awards/Auction

  • The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Free Spirit Award Show

  • Agincourt District Library, Toronto, ON, Solo Show, Recent Works

  • The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, The Arthur Award Show

  • Creative Edge, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, Show Co-ordinator

  • The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Fall and Spring Show and Sale

  • The Scarborough Arts Council, Toronto, ON, Memories of a Millennium

  • The Scarborough Arts Council, Toronto, ON, Transitions: Changing States

 

Experience

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  • Leisure Interest Instructor, Chico Area Recreation and Parks District, Chico, CA, Printmaking and Textile Design (Beginner/Intermediate), Drawing (Beginner/Intermediate)

  • Community Arts Committee, Toronto Art Council, City of Toronto, committee member

  • The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, President

  • The Art Guild of Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Exhibition Chairperson

  • Rotunda Gallery, Scarborough Civic Centre, City of Toronto, Member of the Advisory Committee

  • Instruction, Young Artists (5-6 and 7-9 yr. old), City of Toronto, Economic Development, Tourism and Culture, Port Union C.C., Spearheaded program development, established the age-appropriate curriculum, demonstrated techniques, and supervised children. 

  • Artist in the School Program, Scarborough Arts Council and the Scarborough Separate School Board

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