Gummy De Milo!!

(photo credit: Jordan Tannahill)
Haven’t had a chance to post this quite yet. But just wanted to thank everyone for coming out to the Simpsons show a few weeks ago! It was a HUUUUGE success. Apparently the largest turnout VideoFag has ever had for an opening. In case you were unable to make it out take a look at my piece. Super proud of it.
See it in motion too!




ALSO the Space Channel came in to interview curator Lindsay Cahill, Kate Heath, Adrienne Crossman, and I about our contributions to the universe. Check it out below!

Weekend Guardian

An illustration in today's Weekend Guardian for an article discussing the benefits of "habit stacking", developing good daily routines in order to keep bad habits at bay.

Gummy De Milo TONIGHT!!

This past month I’ve had the absolute pleasure to work with two very good friends of mine, Tim Richards of South Street Boatbuilders and Megan Campagnolo of Rosehound Apparel on a very personal project. Together we collectively replicated “the Gummy Venus De Milo” and it’s respected display case, from The Simpsons episode “Homer Badman”. This has been a very challenging process but all is done and ready to go. The unveiling will be at 7pm tonight at VideoFag in Kensington Market. A lot of money and time went into this so I hope you can all make it out. I can safely say it is one of the best things I have ever worked on. I’m really proud of it, and I think we all have that feeling deep down, that it is something very special.  Hope you can make it. Have a look at some of the process pictures below. 

Reference picture.

At the

--> confectionery.

 The final gummy, safely in my fridge. 

The case, process photo.

 Picking up the gummy.

 Pillow process shot.

 

TONIGHT!!

Gummy De Milo

I’m very excited to accounce, South Street Boatbuilders, Rosehound Apparel, and I, are currently working on a top-secret collaboration to collectively replicate “The Gummi Venus de Milo”, and it’s respected display case from The Simpsons episode, “Homer Badman”.  It will be life size, and edible!!

The unveiling will take place September 4th, 7pm @ Videofag. Part of “Homer’s Odyssey”(a Simpsons themed art show)
Facebook event.. https://www.facebook.com/events/671330196268009/

Twitter

Illustration for an article about understanding Twitter, and the learning curve of age. For Medium.com !

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I’m going to be making a weekly YouTube animated series called “Joke of the Weak”.

Here’s the first episode! Submit a joke in the comments and see it next time!

Toronto Style Tote Bags

 

New his and hers, “Toronto Style Tote Bags" now available online! Order now! HERE!!

These high quality, durable, hand silk screened tote bags, will provide you with the inner peace you so desire while walking about the streets of your city. Comes in either male or female hand.

Cottage Life

Illustration for "Cottage Life Magazine" for a Q&A article about a reader's problem with a mysterious animal consistently chewing on their gas cap.

YukomiCon 2014

Illustration for "UpHere Magazine" for an article about YukomiCon 2014 (the Yukon's Comicon), describing how "nerd culture" is beginning to reach the depths of the north.

Illustration for this month’s “The Walrus” for an article about how Canadian film is struggling to find it’s voice in comedy.

Minimum Wage

Spot illustration in this week's "Bloomberg Businessweek" ! !

For an article about the increasing of minimum wage in America.

Miscellany: May '14

 I have a bunch of spot illustrations in May's "The Walrus" that I'm really excited to share. Each month the chosen artist is asked to pick a theme for all of the spots. I picked carnival theme! Check it...

 Spot illustration for the "Contributors" section.

  Spot illustration for the "Letters" section.

  Spot illustration for the "Editor's Note".

  Spot illustration/type treatment for the "Miscellany" section.

Spot illustration for an article about an upcoming election in which the candidate's aide is proving to be just as important as the candidate himself

Spot illustration for an article describing the possible uselessness of online brain checkups.

Spot illustration for an article discussing the less pleasurable sides of the "Tim Hortons" corporation.

New Merch Available!

Now selling three beautiful newly designed buttons online!
Put them on your shirt!!
Order HERE! 

HERE!!!

12 ways to get healthier right now

An illustration from today’s “Globe and Mail” for an article discussing healthy lifestyle habits for spring 2014. The image was broken up into spot illustrations inside of the paper for each character’s tip as well.

Winnipeg’s Winter Has Brought Out The Mean In Me

Illustration for today’s “Globe and Mail” for an article about the changing of the seasons from winter to spring. Describing that when retirees begin returning to the city, spring is near.

The Pilots in the Basement

An illustration for today’s “New York Times”, for an article chronicling the online aviation community. A community of people who perform virtual air travel for the mere pleasure of it.

An illustration for PandoDaily, for an article about shady dealings at “PBS’s News Hour”, and it’s secret private ownership.
Thanks to Hallie Bateman for this one! Check out her drawings they are great!!

Dreams Of A Stay-At-Home Dad

Drawing in today’s Globe and Mail for an article about a stay-at-home dad who realizes being a parent has always been his calling.

My newly renovated website has finally been completed and is now online! How exciting!
Please have a look!
http://www.jorenmania.com

The Rat Race In My Living Room

Illustration for today's Globe and Mail "Facts and Arguments" section, for an article about a grown man who feels held captive by his teenage children.

Gluten Free Month

Spot illustrations for Reader's Digest Canada, for an article about a man who refrained from eating gluten for a month and how horrible it was for him.

BREAKING NEWS

Toronto 2014

Photo of my neighborhood and the wonderful things to come in 2014.

Are you a breakfast person??

Made a breakfast themed sticker set today. Are you a breakfast person??

Health Advice

Illustration for today’s Globe and Mail “Health Advice” section, for an article about staying healthy in the new year. Space was left at the top for a title. Read it here.