Creep insta for new work!
THIS GUY! 🤩 Sucho, owner of @printhub.ink did not hesitate when I asked if he would be the main sponsor of my “BIG Dreams Mural Project”. Today we met up at @pow_school_community to do a site visit & complete the final measurements & placement of the mural. This 8’x8’ monster will be installed this month before the kids are off for summer break. Can’t thank all of my sponsors enough for supporting such an important community project. ART MATTERS! ❤️🙌⚡️
#mural #muralist #bigdreams #community #grateful
The Graffiti Lab was on fire yesterday! 🔥 ✍️ Noah’s Bar Mitzvah was THE place to be in TO, where I got to create custom merch for his crew. Such a great time - shout out to @thumbprintparties & @amandaashleydesigns for putting together such a great event. Hope we can work together again soon! 🙌
#graffiti #custom #corporateevent #barmitzvah #toronto
Such a cool community event last summer! ☀️ looking forward to more like this in the coming week! 😎
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Pretty amazing how some industrial sized cling wrap & spray paint can bring people together. ❤️ My community mural project in partnership with the @ptbodbia @theboroptbo during the “2nd Saturday Neighborhood Market” was a huge success! Just the absolute best chatting with folks & getting the opportunity to see everyone have a great time diving into spray painting. Thanks all, let’s do it again! 👊😎
#ptbo #art #graffitiart #artofinstagram #artoftheday
Post 2 of 2: Drum roll please! 🥁 The final “BIG Dreams Mural Project” mural! 🎉 5 local schools entered - one came out on top! Congratulations @pow_school_community. The art is a true collaboration between myself & the students of Prince of Wales. @printhub.ink will install the 8’x8’ vinyl mural in a prime spot inside of POW - stay tuned for this! What a special project & an experience I’ll never forget. Let’s do it again next year folks! 😎💪❤️
#mural #muralist #dreams #artoftheday #artistsoninstagram
Post 1 of 2: Yesterday was months of work in the making & wow what a beautiful experience it was. 🥹 I got to stand in front of @pow_school_community packed gym and unveil their “BIG Dreams Mural Project” winning school mural. As in all of my public speaking to kids..”If you take away nothing from our chat today, please remember this - life is long, you’ll work for most of it, so at all costs find something that lights you up - don’t follow the $$, it’ll find you. Listen to yourself, work hard & NEVER give up - the good stuff comes from difficult. Most of all DREAM BIG” 👊❤️ The mural is off to the very capable hands of Printhub for installation in June! 🙌 Let’s do it again next year! 🤩
Another massive shout out to sponsors who made this contest possible 📣 @printhub.ink @dominoscanada @ptbo_canada @circulaircorp
#mural #muralist #communitysupport #artistsofinstagram #dream
Wednesday is the BIG day where I’ll reveal the BIG Dreams Mural at @pow_school_community! 🤩 Super honoured to be injecting their ideas into this legacy piece. Can’t wait to show staff & students what their hard work & heart has brought to our collaboration! 🙌
#mural #muralist #illustration #dreams #artwork
KIDS/TEENS! This one’s for you! 📣 Introducing a 5-week ALL SKILL LEVEL summer drawing class where we use drawing fundamentals to create portraits, caricatures, illustration, lettering and other drawing techniques. No experience required. No pressure. No perfection. Just learning how to see, loosen up, and have fun! 🤩
✏️ What you’ll learn:
– How to draw faces
– Illustration techniques
– Graffiti style lettering
– Caricature & cartoon basics
– Simple tricks that instantly improve your drawings
– How to find your own style
YES you can draw! ✍️ 🤩
- June 7,14,21,28, July 5.
- Ptbo Humane Society
- 11am-12:30pm
- $275 + hst (15% Bring a buddy discount!)
- Ages 8(ish) - 15(ish)
DM to grab your spot! 👏
I’ve done so many Father’s Day caricatures over the years, and I love hearing things like..”You did a caricature for my Dad years ago, and he looks at it everyday in his shop” or “My family still talks about that year he unwrapped your caricature & the look on his face was priceless”. For me, creating lasting memories is what it’s all about. ❤️
On that note, it’s time to grab one of my 5, 11x14 matted & framed caricature spots! Guaranteed to be in your Dad’s hands on #Fathersday
🖌️ How it works:
1.Send me your favorite photo of Dad.
2.Choose a theme that fits his personality or a fond memory.
3.I provide a digital mock up for your approval
4.Once approved, I print & frame!
🌟Special Father’s Day Offer: Order now and get 15% off!🌟
Tag someone who needs this gift idea! 💬👇
LET’S GOOO!! 🙌🙌
#FathersDayGift #CustomCaricature #ArtisticGifts #DadLife
WOOOWWW! - SOUND UP! 📣🤯 Yesterday 350 @trillium_lakelands_dsb art camp kids almost literally blew the roof off of @campwhitepineofficial !! I was invited back, along with my buddy @dj_john_workman, to talk about my career, and collaborate on a painting with the kids. I talked about how incredibly important it is to follow your passions & failing forward. I took volunteers from the crowd to come up & draw ✍️ using one of my 4 “anchors of success” 1)Dream - without limits 2)Try - before you’re ready 3)Fall - to lose is to learn 4)Rise - with no regrets. Of course as always, my Papa, one of my biggest supporters, made it into my talk - where I shared a great core memory. Touching on how important it is to always have love & support in your corner, moving you forward.❤️ Massive massive shout out to all the kids and faculty + of course DJ Workman, for bringing the most energy I’ve ever felt at one of my talks. Inspiring. Thankyou. 🙏 👊🔥
#illustration #liveart #corporateevents #love #passion
Welcome to “The Shed”! 🏠 My newly renovated little painting spot thanks to my friend @dj_john_workman. This beauty sits on John’s property & has an incredible view. Thx so much buddy, it’s amazing - can’t wait to come out, paint, breathe in that country air (& fumes) & annoy the hell out of you 😝 Today I prepared my canvas for my 300+ student talk & live drawing gig in Haliburton on Monday, where John will be spinning tunes 😵💫. LET’S GO! 👊
#muralist #corporateevents #painting #studio #artistsoninstagram
On this day last year. Nothing like seeing projects like this come to life at scale. PS Wasn’t sure about this colour palette at the time, but now I think I’m loving it 😍
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Install complete on my 8’x17’ beast for @thereal_trreb & Canada’s largest real estate conference! 👊👊🖤🖤My 2nd year live drawing here & super pumped to connect with folks from all over the world! Seeee yooouuuu tomorrowwww! ✍️
#corporate #corporateevents #realestate #painting #graphicrecording
Next Monday I’ll be back at Camp White Pine along with my buddy @dj_john_workman speaking about my career & doing some collaborative live drawing with 300+ Grade 7-12’s. This is from a few years back & it was SO much fun! 🤩 See ya soon kids! 😎
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Yesterday I got to hang out with 400+ Durham Integrated Arts Campers (@diac_DDSB & @ddsbschools) @campwhitepineofficial! 🖤🏕️These incredible kids brought the heat for 90 minutes, as I spoke about my career & what I call the “4 Anchors” ⚓️ 4 thoughts, actions, behaviours that have helped guide me in work & life. “Love…Madly”, “To Lose Is To Learn”, “Quiet The Voices”, “No Regrets (…and don’t forget the fun 🤩). I invited 4 volunteers from the group to help me create a live canvas centered around these anchors & their own experiences, goals & dreams. Very special thanks to the faculty & students who made the evening so special. And of course to my friend @dj_john_workman who provided the 🔥 drawing beats.
Today, feeling inspired & grateful. Always looking for more opportunities such as these, to speak on my experiences, successes & failures. Driving home the message, that the only limitations are the ones we set for ourselves. 👊👊
#speak #publicspeaking #illustration #livepainting #artoftheday
Introducing the amazing kids who made up the @pow_school_community “Big Dreams Mural Project” mural committee! 🤩 I got to tour the school today, meet staff, answer some career questions from the kids, and see where their mural will live. This school has such heart & and a passionate community behind it, focused on building a positive legacy - something that is also so important to me & the work I do. Thankyou to VP Brad Conlin for getting the kids involved and being open to bringing more art into your school. 🙌 - May 27th I’ll be back to reveal the final mural design to the entire school. LET’S GO! 👊
#mural #muralist #dreambig #artists #community
My oldest son Sam & I have literally grown up together. He came along when I was 21 & in art school. I was “the guy with the kid” to my teachers and my peers 😝 but @samwilky1998 was & still is the best thing that’s ever happened (my other 3 kids are ok too 😂 - love you guys ❤️) - I had no idea what it meant to be a man until he came along & now he’s grown into this tall, amazing, kind, caring, man of his own. I’m so incredibly proud of you Sammy. Welcome @reinpunkpotatoaf182 into the family officially! 10 years in the making & now you’re locked in 😆- love you both. Congratulations! 🎉
#kids #family #son #love #marriage
I’m excited to announce I’ll be joining the grade 8 graduating class of Pines Sr. Public School on June 23rd, to chat about my career, and join their Glow Graffiti themed party! 🎉 ✌🏼😎 Getting into the schools ¬t just talking about what I do, but showing them with live art, is one of my favourite things. Seeing with their own eyes that making a living as an artist is a real tangible thing. Here’s a throwback from a similar speaking/live painting event at Orono PS! See ya soon kids! 😊
#graffiti #publicspeaking #liveart #artistsofinstagram #muralist
Monday! Monday! Monday! 🤩 New week diving into new things. Found this in the vault - a custom @yeti job for my friends at @tiktok_canada. I’ll be doing something similar in early June, so needed a little refresher. Have the best day everyone! 😎🙌
#artoftheday #mondayfunday #illustrator #corporateevents #tiktok
After weeks of hard work from all the schools involved in the “Big Dreams Mural Project” we have a winner! 🥇 after 361 total public votes & the creativity, heart & community pride this school had behind them, CONGRATULATIONS @pow_school_community!! 🎉🎉 you’ve won an 8’x8’ mural + pizza party for the whole school. GO WILDCATS! 🙌
Special shoutout to our Kaawaate ECS who also brought the 🔥- you should be so proud! Continue to following along as I collaborate with POW 💥 this month to create their mural. So proud of each and every student from all the schools across Ptbo - what a community we have! Thankyou! 🙏
#mural #bigdreams #dream #kids #art
Public votes are in! 😁 Tomorrow is the BIG day of the BIG Dreams Mural Project! Keep your 👀 here tomorrow morning, May 1st, around 9:15am when I announce the winner LIVE! Thanks to all who stepped up to support their school!… not sure I’m gonna sleep tonight 😳
#mural #muralist #artistsoninstagram #kids #dreambig
AI is here folks, whether you like it or not! 🤖 Last week I was asked back by @cmdccanada to draw in real time at their “The Age of Intelligence” summit at the super cool @designexchange , recording the important discussions around AI & its effect on media & our everyday lives. Some amazing speakers were in attendance from @googlecanada @snapchat @thesarahbaldeo @globeandmail @amazon @adam_shoalts - thx Shannon & team for such a cool project! 🫶
#illustration #livedrawing #corporateevents #graphicrecording #artoftheday
Hard to believe this was 5 years ago! 🤯 I remember it was one of the first community initiatives coming out of Covid, & reconnecting with other artists I hadn’t seen in a while, was SO what I needed! ❤️ Working alone 99% of the time, this is something I’m super conscious of. Being around like minded people & investing in community & something beyond yourself, gives us creatives purpose beyond our own day-to-day selfish endeavours 😝 PS this was such a cool spring project! I think we need to bring this back @ptbodbia 🌺 ☀️
#spring #community #customart #artoftheday #throwback
GOOD NEWS! 🎉 I’m offering up 20% Off - Early Bird Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Commisions! For Mom, Dad, retirement gift, bday gift or just that super cool person in your life 😎 - take advantage of this 20% off early bird pricing on my 11x14 matted & framed caricatures/portraits! + any custom canvas pieces - DM to grab yours before spots are gone! 🤩🤩🤩
#portrait #commissions #mothersday #fathersday #illustration
BIG DREAMS MURAL PROJECT — FINALS! 🏁❤️
We’ve narrowed it down. Now it’s your turn.
👇 HOW PUBLIC VOTING WORKS:
• Public vote = 50%
• My final decision = 50%
To vote:
👉 “like” the post & Comment below the number of your favorite concept video. 1 - POW 2 - Kaawaate. Easy as that! 👌- ** only one vote per profile will be counted **
Voting closes Thursday, April 30th at 5pm. I’ll tally the public vote at this time.
I’ll then make the final call based on creativity, originality, and how it translates into a mural. The winning school will be announced Friday May 1st at 9am! 🙌 I’m so proud of both schools - it’s gonna be a tough decision! 🤯
Annnnnnd…. GO! 🤩
(ICYMI: the winning school gets a free 8’x8’ mural by me (in collaboration with the school) installed by @printhub.ink + a pizza party for the entire school thx to @dominoscanada !! 🍕)
#mural #kidsart #dreams #artistsoninstagram
Well folks, all the “BIG Dreams Mural Project” mood board videos are in, from each of the 5 local participating elementary schools. Here’s a quick mash up of submissions & it was definitely an emotional editing process 🥹 - words absolutely cannot capture how impressed I was at the effort & heart that went into the mural concepts, & videos. Friday April 24th I’ll be announcing the 2 schools moving to the finals! From here, I’ll select the “BIG Dreams Mural Project” winner + the public will weigh in, making up 50% of the vote! I have a long week ahead of selecting the final 2 schools - not kidding, each school really put everything into this project - THANK YOU!! 🙏. Keep your 👀 right here on Friday! To every student, teacher, parent, sponsor - I’m so grateful. 🫶 - now more than ever, we need to get our young people dreaming big & understanding that even when the world feels heavy, positivity is more powerful 💥
Speaking of sponsors - give it up for… @printhub.ink @ptbo_canada @dominoscanada @circulaircorp
#mural #dream #artistsoninstagram #grateful #artmatters
Looks good enough to eat! 😋 🔥 ❤️ - DM if you want a burger on your wall too! 🍔 shout out to @gallerymats 🙌
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Hungry for unique mats? Order fresh, ready to display from Gallery Mats! We love featuring artwork by talented artists, like this burger illustration by Jason Wilkins. 🍔
#illustration #illustrator #artofinstagram #burger
Some beauty “BIG Dreams Mural Project” concept sketches just hit my inbox! 📥 These ones from the St. Patrick’s CES students. Check out those skilllzzz! Awesome work kids! 🤩The deadline for the final mood board videos is this Friday!
ICYMI: I’m giving away an 8’x8’ digital to vinyl mural (in collaboration with the winning school) to one of 5 local participating schools + a pizza party! 🍕. The theme is BIG Dreams - inspiring kids to dream BIG & to act on those dreams! Massive shout out to our sponsors: 👉 @printhub.ink @ptbo_canada @dominoscanada @circulaircorp 🔥 LETS GOOOOO! 👊
#mural #illustration #kidsart #dream #art
WOW! 🤯 the “BIG Dreams Mural Project” schools are doing an incredible job documenting their creative journey, as they collect ideas from their classmates! Here’s an awesome video from the kids at Immaculate Conception CES. “(The mural will) Help represent our community, & bring our community to us.” Just ❤️ that! - stay tuned as I share more cool content from participating schools. Not gonna lie - seeing the thought & care invested into this project so far has definitely brought on some happy tears. 🥹 - thank you all. We’ll soon be down to the final 2 schools! 🫶
ICYMI: I’m giving away an 8’x8’ digital to vinyl mural (in collaboration with the winning school) to one of 5 local participating schools + a pizza party! 🍕. The theme is BIG Dreams - inspiring kids to dream BIG & to act on those dreams! Massive shout out to our sponsors: 👉 @printhub.ink @ptbo_canada @dominoscanada @circulaircorp 🔥 LETS GOOOOO! 👊
#mural #illustration #kidsart #dreambig #artoftheday
Back-to-back classes today held at @ptbo_humane_society for @autismontario & my “Comic Book Creation” class! Such creative kids! 🤩 My favourite part - “awkward super powers” like reading minds…but only your own mind, iron deficiency man, and power of flight … for 3 seconds only. 😂
#artclass #artofinstagram #comicbookart #kids #illustration
@stcatpvnc working hard on their #bigdreamsmuralproject vision board! 🫶They’re definitely feeling pretty confident - I see some wall prep happening. That’s the spirit! 🤩🙌 This week our 5 competing schools & their mural committee’s are collecting ideas from each class & preparing the overall vision for their mural! Stay tuned as next week I’ll share each entry! One school will win an 8’x8’ mural by me in collaboration with the winning school + a pizza party! 🍕 Our amazing sponsors: @printhub.ink @ptbo_canada @dominoscanada @circulaircorp.
#mural #muralist #contest #community
🚨15% Off - Early Bird Mother’s Day Commisions!🚨 When Mom asks (aka passively hints) at what she wants for Mother’s Day, it’s our job to listen (aka crack the code). 😉 To take some of the guess work out of things & help you stress less, I’m offering 15% off early bird pricing on my 11x14 matted & framed caricatures/portraits! 🤩 10 spots open - DM to grab yours! (No code cracking required) 🧐
#commission #mothersdaygiftideas #mothersday #illustration #portrait
5 Peterborough elementary schools going head-to-head & dreaming BIG in the very first “BIG Dreams Mural Project!”🫶🤩🎉 - The participating schools are! (In no particular order) - Drum roll please! 🥁 💥 ….
😎 Kaawaate East City PS
😎 St. Patrick’s CES
😎 Immaculate Conception CES
😎 St Catherine’s CES
😎 Prince of Wales PS
Stay tuned & see how these student’s dreams come to life!
One school will win an 8’x8’ mural by me in collaboration with the winning school! 👊 + a school pizza party! 🍕
Our amazing 2026 sponsors: @printhub.ink @ptbo_canada @circulaircorp @dominoscanada
#contest #mural #community #kidsart #dreams
This was such a fun gig! Corporate event mural season is almost here! 👊❤️ 🎉
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Back at it again turning heads for @thereal_trreb! 🕶️😎👊 Each year they host the largest real estate conference in Canada & I love shaking things up with my live murals! This one coming in at 8’x17’ over 2 @ 8hr days!⚡️- highlight of the event, taking in the @pitbull talk/concert - incredible guy, and his energy was contagious! Shout out to @redstoneagency for hiring me again. LETS GOOOO! 🔥
#murals #muralsofinstagram #muralist #corporate #events
This time last year when the leafs were, well…better🏒💙
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Sneak peek at 4 different illustrations for @fordcanada & @mapleleafs to be printed on merch that I’ll be using in a live art activation during the playoffs! 🏒 💙. Anyone who knows me, knows I don’t really follow “the sports” 😝 but I love the energy it brings to Toronto & I can’t wait to be a part of it! Stay tuned for more details! 👊
#hockey #ford #mapleleafs #leafs
This is my 4th year working with @autismontario, but it’s my first time teaching in person classes at the beautiful @ptbo_humane_society building & of course nothing beats connecting with these kids face to face. Each one excited, engaged & passionate. Today was class 2 of 4 & the portrait drawing skillzzzz were off the charts! 🔥 ✍️.
Also ICYMI, I’m kicking off my “Comic Book Creation” class on April 12th for 7-12(ish) year olds. Filling up fast but still a few spots! DM if interested 🦸🦹♂️👊
#autismacceptance #artclass #kidsart #illustrator #artofinstagram
Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou! 🙏❤️ we’ve got 6 local schools entered into my “BIG Dreams Mural Project”! The deadline has passed for the school submissions of interest into the contest. BUT I’m going to extend this for a few more days in case folks are just hearing about it. Email me at bigdreamsmural@gmail.com & we’ll get you in on the fun! Also, new sponsors on board! 🎉 massive massive shout out to my friend Allan Hill, owner of @dominos here in Ptbo. Allan is generously donating a pizza party for the entire winning school! 🍕 🤯- incredible! Thankyou. + a $$ donation from clients of mine, Justin & Justine of @circulaircorp - thanks guys appreciate you 🫶 + our main sponsors @printhub.ink & @ptbo_canada ❤️ This coming week schools will begin work on forming their vision for their mural submission! In case you’re still like “what is this guy talking about!?” - check out my pinned post at the top of my feed 👆for full details. LET’S GOOOO! 👊
#bigdreams #mural #giveaway #illustrator #community
🚨COMIC BOOK CREATION - 6 week class! 🚨👉When I was a kid, (4 decades before being hired by @paramountpics to draw the @tmnt) 🐢 💥 I found myself in the comic books & in the characters I’d create. Moulding my own imaginary world, bringing life to the stories in my head. I’m super passionate about showing kids how to discover their own unique abilities & super powers through art. I’m excited to announce my new 6 week “Comic Book Creation” class! 👇
🦸 When: April 12,19, May 3,10,17,31 - 12pm to 1:30pm
🦹♂️ Where: Peterborough Humane Society
🦹♂️ Who: Kids ages 7-12(ish)
🦸 Fee: $225 per child (15% friend/sibling discount)
Like the Turtles & some hot cheesy pizza pies - spots are sure to go fast! DM to grab yours! 🍕😋 💚
#artclass #ninjaturtles #comicbook #learn #illustration
Ventured wayyyy back in the Instagram feed (just learned how to do that 😝) and found this one from 2022 at @mtcc_events. It was my first live drawing job after Covid, and I vividly recall how excited I was to back out drawing at a big event. 4 years later and I still feel that same excitement - remaining extremely grateful to be out drawing & painting in the wild. 🖤🤙
#liveart #corporateevents #toronto #creative #love
The @raptors called again for my crazy awesome sports ball swooshing skillz! 🏀🔥… K, well, that didn’t quite work out so I did some drawing instead! My 2nd year at @ford Fanfest where a selected few fans got to meet Raptors Alumni, shoot some hoops & the best part of all, hang with me! 😝. A super fun day. Thanks again @thefordfanatic_official - special shout out to @knighthawksentertainment for making me look like I know what I’m doing ⛹️♂️
#raptors #basketball #sports #caricature #nba
SOME BUNNY NEEDS THIS! 🐰 Springing into Spring custom portrait promo! 🎉 20% off a full size 11x14 matted & framed portrait (up to 3 people/pets) OR a $50 @ 4’x6’ glossy mini + digital file (like our little guy @eastcityauggie in pic 1)
Easter’s coming… and this definitely beats chocolate 😏 (or a sweet addition 👍)
I’m opening a limited number of custom Easter portraits — perfect for kids, couples, or a fun gift from your furry family member! 🐶 🐱 🦙
PLUS 🥚 every order gets entered to win a FREE SUPER limited edition print (Golden Egg winner 👀) 🐢
Slots are limited — DM me “EASTER” to grab yours! 🐣
#easter #portraits #commission #artoftheday #illustrator
🚨HERE. WE. GO! 🚨 Attention Peterborough kids, parents, caregivers, teachers! Officially kicking off the first annual “BIG Dreams Mural Project”. I don’t think there’s anything more important than encouraging kids to dream big & to use their own unique superpowers to accomplish those dreams. 👉 Enter, the “BIG Dreams Mural Project!” Where one local Peterborough City/County elementary school will win an 8’x8’ digital art to vinyl interior mural installation! Here’s how it works 👇
⚡️Interested Schools email intent to participate to bigdreamsmural@gmail.com: deadline March 27th
⚡️Each school to form a mural committee - teacher & student volunteers. Committee puts word out to school - each class to draw/write “BIG dream” ideas
⚡️Classes submit ideas to mural committee - committee creates physical mood board, amalgamating mural idea & directions:DEADLINE APRIL 10
⚡️Committee submits a short video explaining their mural idea and overall direction to bigdreamsmural@gmail.com: DEADLINE APRIL 17
⚡️Announcement of top 3 schools selected to move on: APRIL 24.
⚡️Announce winning school! MAY 1 (50% public vote 50% judges)
⚡️Final art completion by Jason & winning school: DEADLINE MAY 15
⚡️Jason unveils design at winning school (celebration assembly + media) DATE: TBD
⚡️Mural installation (Early June)
DREAM BIG! - DREAM BOLD! - DREAM WITHOUT LIMITS! ❤️🤙🎨.
Massive thanks to our sponsors: @printhub.ink @ptbo_canada @_thetiffanyshow
#mural #dream #kids #art #love
🚨 BIG NEWS COMING 🚨
I’ve been dreaming this up for a while now & it’s finally happening! 🤩
Very soon, one local elementary school in Peterborough, will win a mural. 🎨 ❤️
Full of colour.
Full of dreams.
Created together.
More details dropping soon…in the mean time, parents, teachers, kids - keep your 👀 here!
Shout out to my sponsors @printhub.ink @ptbo_canada
Stay tuned. 😉
#community #dreambig #mural #muralist #ptbo
On this day last year, @fulltiltcyclepeterborough got a mural makeover! 🤙⚡️❤️ In the year since, my design has made its way onto hoodies, totes & more!
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Everyday you get to choose your “pain” - the pain of doing nothing or the pain of progress & discipline. @fulltiltcyclepeterborough (which conveniently is about 12 steps from the @jwilkinsfactory doors👌) has definitely become that place where I test my limits. Thank you @melzbiz for having me in to do my thing! … Don’t you want to know what happens if you don’t give up!? 👊🖤🔥
#spinclass #workout #fitness #gym #mural
Happy Monday everyone, and spring is definitely in the air! (14 degrees today - shorts weather! 🩳) 🌺 ☀️I’m working away on a few private commissions, and it reminded me to share this one again. The client just sent over a pic of the artwork’s new home & it looks awesome up there! The colour palette used in the art compliments those in their house, so it fits right in while still making a statement. The under painting illustrates their 2 family homes, & the line art layer highlights their favourite travel spots, pets, food, family & the activities they enjoy doing together. ❤️ It is always a real privilege getting to illustrate personal stories & family moments. Thanks Mike & family! 🙏
#commission #illustration #artoftheday #painting #design
“PAWSITIVELY POWERFUL”!! 🐱 ❤️💪 My new limited edition T-shirt design to celebrate #internationalwomensday & in partnership with @ptbo_humane_society, will be on sale this Sunday at @venueptbo during @_thetiffanyshow 3rd annual IWD Party! 🎉 Drop by and say hi 👋 to the PHS team + get your paws on a T before they’re gone! 🐾 Huge shout out to @kawartha_apparel for another incredible job!
#illustration #limitededition #merchdrop #humanesociety
Going through old pictures, and came across this guy! I actually remember this pretty well. It was in our apartment in Oakville - first or 2nd year Illustration (circa 1999/2000) at @sheridan_college and I was sick as a dog late night working, so I shoved Kleenex up my nose to stop the dripping all over my assignment. These were formative years for me, as my son Sam was born the summer in between my prep year in Art Fundamentals (Art Fundies 😜) & my first year of the illustration program, which was & still is one of the best in the country, with the bar set very high from the get go. I worked a few jobs, pulled multiple all nighters, skipped EVERY school pub night 😢, went to school & was a VERY young Dad (although thought I had it all figured out 🤯). I remember sneaking past the the office in our building because I was always behind in rent 😬 It was a super challenging time, and I’ve been through a few of those since, but you have no idea what you’re capable of until you’re tested, and tested some more. I firmly believe everyone should experience a good beat down from life now and again. You learn, you mature, & you gain this profound perspective & resiliency. Plus nothing will humble you like life saying “you thought you had this? Think again”
Moral of the story: Don’t let snot drip on your art assignments + work harder then you thought possible.
Love you 🖤 NEVER stop 👊
#getafterit #resilience #neverstop #artist #work
Coming up as an artist, these are the moments you dream of, and if you’re lucky they actually come true. In 2024 I was approached by Paramount Worldwide (which, at first I thought was some kind of horrible prank) to create a piece celebrating (@tmnt ) The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th anniversary. An artist from select countries were chosen, and I made the cut to represent Canada! WHAT!? The folks from Paramount were amazing & gave me full creative freedom to draw the guys however I wanted - of course fighting over pizza seemed like the natural creative direction. 😝 As an 80’s kid, I was literally raised on Ninja Turtles so working from nostalgia + injecting my own style = a piece I’m super proud of. Vibrant, fun, and true to the TMNT brand.
Last I heard paramount had some organizational changes, and production of the art on merch has been delayed. But hoping soon you’ll be able to find my work on stuff all over the 🌍
Get after it kids! Dreams do come true!
COWABUNGA DUDES!! 🐢 💚✌🏼
#cowabunga #ninjaturtles #tmnt #dreams #illustrator
Wanna hang out with me & the @raptors crew at the OVO Athletic Centre on March 21st? Dribble on over to @thefordfanatic_official & enter to win! 🎫 🏀 🔥 I’ll be back this year drawing live & of course putting in some training time, in case they need a hand bringing it home this year 😜 Hope to see you there! 💥
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#illustration #torontoevent #raptors #portrait
A throwback to late last year when I did some doodling for @piesbyzach & his new pizza joint! It’s been so great watching his success. 🍕 ❤️
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Millbrook has a new retro hot spot! 🔥 @piesbyzach is opening soon and I had a chance to grab a sneak peek & doodle on a few of his shop items. Thanks Zach for having me in & be back soon for a few pies! 🍕 ✌🏼
#art #illustration #muralist #food
Home now and catching up on things, after 3 days at the always amazing @sheratonfallsview, this time live painting for @amicaseniorlifestyles Annual GM Conference. 🎨 Amica is the “Four seasons “ of retirement residences, with premium facilities all across Canada. 🇨🇦 They specialize in top notch culinary experiences for their residents, along with numerous engaging activities + unique one-on-one care, making the lifestyle transition absolutely seamless. The theme of the event was “Power of Possibility” and from intently listening to the group over 3 days, the level of service they provide is incredible. I worked closely with Amica’s senior leadership & marketing teams for several weeks prior to the event, in order to create a mockup for the live painting, that illustrated elegance, precision, & met brand guidelines. The finished art will hang at their head office + each GM will receive a high quality print of the work.
Massive thanks to Sumeet & team + the crazy cool Sheraton staff. Nothing but gratitude. 🙏❤️
#illustration #livepainting #corporateevents #niagara #eventartist
Day 1 of 3 live painting for the @amicaseniorlifestyles General Manager conference at the always amazing @sheratonfallsview! (Much quieter right now which I’m kind of enjoying) Really loving this piece so far. The design was a few months in the works in coordination with their marketing & branding department. All about a super solid composition, brand colours & clean lines. Stay tuned as this one unfolds! 🤗🎨🙏
#livepainting #corporateevents #design #branding #painting
Another incredible evening judging for Peterborough’s Got Talent! This year funds raised going to @prhc_foundation . Every single performer brought their absolute best! Thankyou all! This city has so much ❤️ & so much talent! 🙏🎤 - beauty 📸 by another talent @jordanlyallphotography
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What an amazing evening! I had a fantastic time photographing the 2026 edition of Peterborough’s Got Talent, hosted at Showplace Performance Centre in support of @prhc_foundation , spearheaded by Patti Clancy.
14 incredible performers (plus a bonus performance at intermission from last year’s winner!) The judges had an impossible task in choosing winners, but @sarah.evans23 , @artofwilkins , @dgups and guest David Goyette all did an wonderful job giving feedback and cheering the performers on.
And, of course, NO ONE hosts an event like @_thetiffanyshow. Keeping the energy positive and the crowd engaged like the pro she is! Finally, an event like isn’t possible without behind the scenes help from people like Showplace volunteers, stage management from @caryn_mattless , and Porter Sound.
This is just a preview (and instagram only lets me post 10 pictures, which is very rude.) There are more images to come (and you can see some additional photos on the Facebook Jordan Lyall Photography page.) Please follow me to see more soon!
WOW! 🤯 “The Power of Love” in our community, blew the roof off of @market_hall_pac last night for the 3rd annual sold out @harmonyforhealingptbo. Power of Love - Musical tribute to the 80s in support of the Assertive Outreach Suicide Prevention Program at @cmhahkpr. I’ve been invited out to live paint each year, & for this 80’s kid, the music this year definitely put me in the zone! My canvas was an old refurbished locker that was auctioned off for an amazing $910 at the end of the night. Thanks @pjthemarketingguy for another stellar event & for all you’ve done & continue to do for our community. 🙏 ⚡️😎❤️
#liveart #artoftheday #artistsoninstagram #80s #love
A beautiful message from client @jen_188 who commissioned a pair of custom dance pants for her daughter. I’ve been doing this a while now, and the most special moments for me are ones like these. Big projects are great, don’t get me wrong, but nothing beats the ripple effect of small community projects & inspiring young artists along the way. Big hugs Jen & family. 🤗⚡️❤️
#artoftheday #community #love #grateful #artist
A speedy play-by-play Throwback of my “Electric Arch”⚡️mural for @mcdocanada 55th Canadian anniversary for their “Gallery of Little Big Things” that was on display at the super cool @stacktmarket in TO, then off to its forever home at McDonald’s head office. I had an incredible time & it kicked off some incredible opportunities for me. 💛🍔🍟
#mcdonalds #mural #throwback #corporateevent #artoftheday
🚨 MERCH DROP! 🚨
“Dead Steady Co.”- Limited edition hoodies & zips 🖤💀🔥
We live in an interesting time to say the least. The world pulls. Pushes. Distracts. Tests. Misinforms. I’m a massive believer in controlling the controllables, and this starts with Wearing my mindset on my sleeve (literally 😉). Each year I design a line of merch that I’m pumped to pull on each day. It has to feel amazing, look amazing, and inspire my head space for the day. This year I’ve teamed up with @kawartha_apparel whose premium hoodies/zips make the perfect canvas for my 2026 design! Front - back - sleeves, I’ve literally got you covered. 🤙
“Dead Steady” - A way of moving through this world that allows you to be 💯 yourself ⚡️Slowing, but never stopping ⚡️evaluating things that no longer serve you & holding close those that do⚡️finding beauty in the everyday ⚡️understanding that positivity & Kindness have a real 🦋 effect.
Dead steady. First release available now. DM to get yours
Black hoodie $65 ⚡️ Black/Grey zip ups $75
#merch #mindset #accountability #love #illustrator
Another next level @thefordfanatic_official @fordcanada @mapleleafs “Family Day Skate” event at @fordcentre! 💙 Families were absolute champs waiting over an hour in line to have their #caricature drawn. As a Thankyou, each person also received a limited edition print from me 🙏. I think my final count came in at 75 people drawn in 5.5hrs 😅- Grateful to be busy! Thanks to everyone who made it a fantastic day! 🤙🏒⚡️
#leafs #ford #corporateevent #illustration
Peterborough friends & beyond! What are you up to next Saturday, Feb 21!? 🤔 If it’s not having a blast 💥 with us at the 4th “Peterborough’s Got Talent” @ptboshowplace, then I see a change of plans in your future 😜
14 Live performances by legends in the making. Come cheer, laugh, and maybe witness someone’s breakout moment. 🎤Let’s PACK THE PLACE in support of @prhc_foundation ❤️
#community #talent #live #ptbo #show
Super pumped be heading out to @sheratonfallsview in a few weeks for a three day live painting project for @amicaseniorlifestyles! This reminded me of an amazing live painting job last year @evergreen_brick_works for the @champagne.tacos fundraiser that’s is held every three years to support a local charity organization. $160k was raised to support Care As One, Canada’s first residential respite centre for dementia care. Incredible! 🎉 So fortunate to be out there doing this work. ❤️
#illustration #mural #corporateevents #livepainting throwback
“POWER OF LOVE” ❤️ custom @vans for my friend @pjthemarketingguy to strut in style into his 3rd @harmonyforhealingptbo fundraising show! This year’s theme is “Power of Love” - Musical tribute to the 80s in support of the Assertive Outreach Suicide Prevention Program at the @cmhahkpr. Over $29,000 has been raised so far over, not including what’s coming in at this year’s sold out performance at @market_hall_pac Feb 19. I’ll also be on site again, painting live with a very unique “canvas” this time around. Such an amazing initiative- See you all there! ❤️😎
#kicks #custom #shoes #muralist #artoftheday
Throwback to this time last year! I’ll be back drawing for the leafs & ford this coming family day! 💙
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THANKYOUUUU @thefordfanatic_official @fordcanada for having me out to @fordcentre yesterday for their Family Day Community Skate! 🏒 ⛸️ ❤️. 7hrs non-stop drawing ✍️ 90-100 @mapleleafs fans of all ages! A really really fun day & everyone was amazing. I also handed out a whole bunch of limited edition “Ford Skate Day” prints for those who were SO patient & hung out in line. Thanks to the entire team, who made things run as smooth as freshly Zamboni’d (that’s a word,right?) rink 😝👊
#caricature #cartoon #portraits
Custom dance pants for a young @premierestudioofdance dancer for an upcoming competition. 💃 ❤️⚡️ Spray paint base & black marker illustrations inspired by all the colours, dance styles, people & feelings that make dance her favourite thing. Thanks @jen_188 for the super fun project! 🙌😍
#dance #dancing #fashion #custom #artistsofinstagram
I’m excited to announce, after teaching 3 years of online kid’s art classes for @autismontario, this year from March- April, I’m holding 4 weeks of in person classes at the beautiful new @ptbo_humane_society building! Register quick - go to www.autismontario.com. See ya soon! 😁❤️✍️🎨
#art #kidsart #autism #teaching #artclasses
Today I got to do one of my favourite things. I was out at Station Place Retirement Residence in Havelock, hanging out with the residents, drawing portraits & having amazing conversations. I love hearing life stories & seeing the smiles. I met a very young 105 year old firecracker, and asked what her secret was to a long & happy life. She said “exercise and laughter”. ❤️ There you have it folks! Thanks so much for a beautiful afternoon. 🙏
#portraits #caricature #illustration #artoftheday #love
Digging through old work to pull examples for a client. This was a big mural project for @supermindstherapy Kids Autism Therapy Centre. The school was a new build & venture for a really cool couple, passionate about bringing the best experience to kids with autism. The mural process involved research into choosing the best colour palette, designs & composition for kids entering the space. I learn so much with each project I’m involved in & with a similar “Superminds” job on the horizon , I’m really excited to dive back in! ❤️
#mural #artoftheday #artistsoninstagram #autismacceptance #illustration
Putting the spotlight back on this cool mural project for @prhc_foundation from a few months back! I’ve got more of these digital - vinyl murals in the works! Stay tuuuuuned! 😉 ❤️👊
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MASSIVE client ❤️ to the entire team @prhc_foundation for making this mural commission process such a dream, but also for the incredible community work they do each & everyday. Thankyou! 🙏😎
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😊 Gratitude and the joy of philanthropy are essential components of the work we do. They’re powerful elements in the relationships we build while working with grateful patients to help them say thanks for great care, connecting donors to fundraising priorities that align with their values or legacy, inspiring our regional community about the importance of donations, and funding technology and innovations that help PRHC’s doctors, nurses and staff work to the best of their abilities while setting the foundation for the future of our region’s healthcare.
💞 But gratitude and joy are also essential to our internal team dynamic and as we head into a very busy time of year, it’s important to remember this. 🙌 This morning before we started our day, we had a chance to recognize the values that underpin everything we do with some inspiring words from our leader and coffee and snacks around the unveiling of our new office mural by @artofwilkins 🎨 Jason did a great job of visualizing the PRHC Foundation’s mission in this beautiful art celebrating the spirit of trust and collaboration with which we show up for each other, donors, our hospital and community.
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