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I have worked continuously as a professional Graphic Designer and
Art Director for the past 32 years, combining my knowledge of the digital environment with a traditional background as a designer, renderer and illustrator.

 

My early jobs included hands-on experience of the pre-press and printing process in the creative department of a printing company.
I also got a start in advertising as a marker renderer, paste-up artist and graphic designer, using my illustration talents as necessary.

 

After 10 years I decided to concentrate my efforts in magazines, enjoying the more tactile end result of print. I have worked on a variety of publications, with themes as diverse as health, fishing, travel, sports, movies, and most recently children.

 

My next big step was to become Art and Creative Director at
Bayard Press/Owlkids. For 15 years, I oversaw the design of all three award-winning magazines, including covers, marketing, and brand refreshes. During that time, I helped to spearhead a new Owlkids Books department, working closely with editors, photographers, illustrators and freelance designers.

 

My achievements come from being a team player who thrives under the pressures of tight deadlines. I have a quick eye for detail and a knack for “outside the box” design solutions. And most importantly,
I endeavor to create a fun, collaborative work environment.

 

Born and raised in Toronto. I still make this my home with my husband and step kids, enjoying my garden and life in the city.

awards

 

Norma Fleck Non-Fiction Award, for Best Canadian non-fiction,

        The Last Train 2014, Why We Live Where We Live 2015

Edpress Distinguished Achievement Awards, 2001

      Feature Article Design, Owl magazine

Parents Choice, Gold Honour, Chirp magazine, 2005-2008

Parents Choice, Silver Honour, Owl magazine, 2000, 2004

 

nominations

 

National Magazine Awards, Shortlisted, 2001

      Words and Pictures, Owl magazine

Edpress Distinguished Achievement Awards

      One-theme issue, Chirp magazine, 2007

      Feature Article Design, Owl magazine, 2005

      Cover Design, Whole Publication and Periodical of the Year, 2005

      Feature Article Design, Owl magazine, 2002

      Cover Design, Owl magazine, 2001

 

honours

 

National Magazine Awards, Honourable Mention, 2003

      Words and Pictures, Owl magazine

claims
to fame
Skills

Mac OSX - Creative Suite 6

Photoshop retouching and
image modification

Illustration traditional and vector

Clients
Bayard Presse / Owlkids 
OWL, chickadee, Chirp Magazines and Owlkids Books
Kids Can Press
Firefly Books

 

Nelson Education

Rubicon Publishing Inc.

 

World Wildlife Foundation

 

Beaches Living Guide

 

Seneca College

 

Tribute Magazine
and BassToy International 

 

Health Naturally Magazine

 

Blue Jays FanClub Magazine 

(including the Jr. Jays magazine)

 

ProAnglers Outdoors Magazine

 

Hallmark Cards

 

Wilson and CCM

 

Bell Canada

 

Baskin-Robbins

 

Coca-Cola Ltd.

 

Monarch Development

about me

a perfectionist with lots of creative ideas!

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