About Me

I am an award-winning designer who has been creating artwork for big brands and small businesses for over 16 years. I work closely with clients to research, develop ideas through creative exploration and transform those ideas into designs that will captivate an audience. My approach to the creative process has always been to understand the needs of the client and deliver the best possible artistic solutions.

Skills and Expertise

Design • Branding • Typography • Illustration

I possess a diverse arsenal of design skills that allows me to explore a range of artistic styles. I’m an intelligent, creative thinker with a good sense of humour who takes pride in his craft. Over the past six years, I have been sharing my skills and experiences through teaching Art & Design classes at Niagara College Canada.

Awards

Artavita 29th International Art Competition, Finalist, 2018

Creative Quarterly 100 Best, Fine Art, 2017

Creative Quarterly 46, Winner, 2016

Creative Quarterly 32, Runner-up, 2013

Creative Quarterly 28, Runner-up, 2012

Creative Quarterly 27, Winner, 2012

Applied Arts Magazine P+I Annual, May/June 2012

CMYK Magazine, Winner, 2012

“Colin is most certainly an expert at his craft. He develops a conscientious and thoughtful relationship with the customer and works hard to develop strong options for them to consider in a time sensitive manner. I am very pleased with his work.”

JEFF TALLMAN, OWNER, LINCOLN MAVERICKS HOCKEY CLUB

“Colin is knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He designed a unique logo for us that has brough recognition to our organization from outside the region, but also compliments from the community. I would highly recommend him for any design needs.”

CHERYL FORTIN, FOUNDING MEMBER, FRIENDS OF THE PORT COLBORNE LIGHTHOUSES

CLIENTS I’VE WORKED WITH