ARTIST PROFILE

Imagine living your dream. Thats what I get to do. I am an artist.
I work as fine artist, illustrator and scenic artist and get to indulge in all kinds of immensely satisfying work with incredibly talented people being part of fabulous productions.
I left behind my comfort zone when we moved to Canada (from South Africa) some 6 years ago and I started digital illustration. Its been a tough climb at times.
My wife and two boys have been terrific supporters in my pursuit of my art. Its a mix of finding our own identity in an entirely new culture and living this fabulous opportunity.
Between my art and cycling and speedskating and living the adventure of my two sons...its a wild tornado.
Every new job is an adventure... there are so many wonderful things and challenges and Im fortunate to be doing it all!

CLIENT LIST

Philomel Books

Pete Goss - global adventurer



Renegade Press


Penguin Canada


Prairie Pants Productions

RESUME

BA Fine Art , majors in printmaking, drawing and history of art
Award for top art school student in my final year

Worked as:
Newspaper arts reporter
Fireman
EMT
Motion picture graphic artist/designer
Motion picture scenic artist
Print media illustrator
University lecturer in history of art and printmaking
Storyboard artist

Highlights:
Work selected for exhibition in Manhattan at American Society of Illustrators Post 911 show
Graphic artist for Terry Gilliam's "Tideland"
Cover image for Brian Jacques' "Ribbbajack"
Creation of backdrops for TV "Corner Gas" and "Velvet Devil"
Illustrating cover and inner for Sean Cullen's "Hamish X and the Cheese Pirates"