Dave Murray Illustration

Fight for your Right (to chiiiiiiild care)

2012-01-27T13:15:00.004-05:00

Howdy, gang - here's some work I did for Canadian Family magazine. The article is about the decline in funding for child care in Canada, and what can be done about it. If you're expecting, or have a little tyke running around, check it out! Props to Jeff - he let me have a lot freedom with these pieces, and was pretty awesome to work with.

I've also done a few interviews with some greeeeat sites:

I'm the first interview in the new Hi 5 series over at Broken City Lab (thanks Josh!). It's easily one of the more interesting sites I've been exposed to in recent memory. Go check it out!

Also, I did an interview for the Sheridan Illustration Student tumblr , which also got cross-posted by the super-fantastic Nook Collective (which is comprised of the best people on earth). Props to Katie for being a good asker-of-questions.

Sign Language 01.23.11

2012-01-23T14:47:00.004-05:00

Sign Language - 01/10/12

2012-01-10T17:29:00.004-05:00

National Post - Weekend Post cover

2012-01-08T14:22:00.002-05:00

Here's the cover I did for the National Post's Weekend Post section (Jan.7th). It was a lot of fun being able to do some fancy typography again - big thanks to Geneviève for remembering me and shooting me this assignment!

Preview...

2011-12-30T01:09:00.001-05:00

excitement!

Sign Language - 12/30/11

2011-12-30T01:04:00.001-05:00

Abstract & Göoo

2011-12-28T22:47:00.004-05:00

Howdy, folks - I emerge from my turkey coma with some pretty cool stuff.

First up, is Göoo - the Argentinian art magazine that had asked me to contribute a piece. The mag itself is filled with some absolutely fantastic work, and I feel quite privelidged to have been asked to take part - big thanks to Martìn!

Next up is Abstract - this publication is flat-out gorgeous, there's really no other way to describe it. Thanks to Kristina - it's really cool to see my work in something as well put together as this.

Remember to kick it over.

2011-12-22T12:55:00.002-05:00

Have a drink for Joe Strummer today - he died on this date in 2002.

Sign Language - 12/08/11

2011-12-08T16:16:00.003-05:00

The Junction map & Bike Toronto prints!

2011-11-15T14:04:00.002-05:00

FINALLY printed.

Inanimate Object #3

2011-11-09T19:30:00.000-05:00

Sign Language - 11/02/11

2011-11-02T15:04:00.004-04:00

Also - I'ma big nerd, and draw the occasional comic book related thing. Check it out here - vssuperheroes.blogspot.com , and feel free to submit your own redesigns.

In the Gelaskins office.....

2011-10-21T17:41:00.002-04:00

right above their sweet arcade table. awesome!

If the shoe fits...

2011-10-20T16:55:00.001-04:00

Bike Toronto

2011-10-18T14:23:00.002-04:00

Inspired by my love of cycling, the city, and old travel posters. This one was an absolute beast to do, but so rewarding.

Poster sized, friends - it's going to absolutely slay when I screenprint it later this week. 8 colours! Yowza!

Come by Canzine on Sunday to check it out.

Avrofest

2011-10-14T11:19:00.002-04:00

Here's a poster I did for Avrofest, a local event being put on by The Avro, which is a pretty cool bar located in the Riverside neighbourhood of Toronto. If you're in that area, stop in for a drink! Or, better yet, go to Avrofest!

Creative Quarterly 25

2011-10-12T17:52:00.002-04:00

Some pretty keen news - my PBR illustration was selected as a "runner up" for Creative Quarterly 25, and will be showcased in their online gallery come Decemeber! Neat!

Fine n' Dandy

2011-10-11T19:46:00.002-04:00

I totally forgot to post this the other day - I did a piece for the newest issue of Dandyhorse. After doing the cover for the last issue, I was pretty stoked to have Tammy ask me to contribute another piece for "the food issue". If you see one of these mags around town, pick it up! It's a good read!

GÖOO & BLDGWLF

2011-10-04T13:03:00.000-04:00

Howdy, folks - here's some pieces that I've done recently - the first is for GÖOO, an Argentinian magazine that has featured some great artists over the years. I was pretty thrilled to be asked to participate in the 11th issue, where the theme was "illogical". To me, the act of being illogical can be equated to not exactly being of sound mind; or, more slangily, to have a "bird brain". I had a lot of fun with the piece, and have to give a huge thanks to Martín for inviting me to take part. You can check out GÖOO by clicking here!

The second piece was done for BLDGWLF, a rad art & design blog that's been nice enough to feature a few of my pieces. Again, pretty thrilled to be asked to contribute to their wallpaper project. Really, it's pretty fun to be able to cut loose and just create art that a 7 year old version of myself would absolutely love. ANYWAYS - go check out BLDGWLF, I promise you it'll be a site that you check frequently.

But, enough talk - here's the art!

inanimate.

2011-09-20T21:24:00.001-04:00

whoa. been a while. here's the start of a new and fun series, inanimate objects. hurrah!

ASOIAF - Sandor Clegane, The Hound

2011-08-09T22:06:00.002-04:00

Continuing on with my A Song of Ice and Fire series, here's Sandor Clegane, aka The Hound. Did you know that the guy who plays him on Game of Thrones is the "yarp" guy from Hot Fuzz? Amazing!

The Lightning Lord

2011-07-22T00:36:00.002-04:00

So, lately I've really (REALLY) gotten into Game of Thrones, and the books the series is based on, A Song of Ice and Fire.

So, here's the first in a series of characters from the books - I'll keep descriptions limited, because no one likes spoilers...

But here's Beric Dondarrion, also known as the unkillable Lightning Lord.

more experiments.

2011-07-11T19:57:00.002-04:00

to the MAX

2011-07-11T16:22:00.002-04:00

...ice, that is.

experiments.

2011-07-07T18:11:00.002-04:00

just playing around.

post 101.

2011-07-07T12:27:00.002-04:00

So apparently that "Vacation" post was post 100 on the blog. Pretty alright.

Here's something I finished a while ago, but forgot to post - my Toronto Streetsign font. I really love the old embossed streetsigns here in Toronto, and I think it's a mild shame that they're being phased out. To me, they represent an iconic piece of Toronto's image, which is now going by the wayside in favour of a much blander new design. Oh well.

Vacation Time

2011-06-28T15:45:00.000-04:00

see you in a week.

Evil Android #3: Ash

2011-06-26T21:51:00.002-04:00

I guess I'm kind of going on an evil android kick - first was False Maria, from Metropolis; next was Roy Batty from Blade Runner...and now here's Ash, from Alien.

I first saw Alien as a young kid, and that was because my Dad let me stay up and watch it with him - according to him, it was a movie that I couldn't miss. While I can't say I was scared by the movie, I remember being completely surprised when it was revealed that Ash was a crazy cyborg - who spewed milk!

Stella Artois Légère

2011-06-22T17:46:00.003-04:00

Excitement! Here's some of the work I did for Stella Artois Légère's Toronto summer campaign! Huge thanks to Jil, Heather and John for letting take part in this!

Be sure to check out the rest of the work on my website, and grab a beer from the Stella Taste Team - you'll see them biking around the city this summer!

Holy Crap

2011-06-19T20:02:00.002-04:00

whoooooooaaaaaa.

i've run out of clever titles.

2011-06-17T00:05:00.002-04:00

Riverdale Art Walk!

2011-06-01T19:16:00.002-04:00

Hey gang!

I've been invited to take part in the Riverdale Art Walk this weekend, June 4th and 5th! The fine folks at Streetcar Developments asked me to be their featured artist for their pavillion, so that's where you'll find me - 625 Queen St. E. I've got a good assortment of things to display, so swing by, say hi, and have a beer with me!

Here's a sneak peek!

Some of my foreign acquaintances

2011-05-30T17:29:00.001-04:00

A Trusted Confidante

2011-05-25T03:12:00.002-04:00

Roy Batty + process

2011-05-05T15:31:00.004-04:00

Howdy, gang - I guess I'm sort of continuing on with an "evil android" series. This is Roy Batty, from Blade Runner (played AMAZINGLY by Rutger Hauer). I'm starting to refine the way I work, so I thought drop a bit of process in, because seeing how things are made is really neat.

For a portrait like this, I start with a lot of reference. I did a google image search for both Roy Batty and Rutger Hauer, and even watched Blade Runner (for about the 10th time). Seeing how someone moves and emotes can really give you a lot of extra information that you may not pick up on in still pictures.

From reference, I then do a more polished pencil sketch - this helps work out shading.

From there, I start working out the different polygons - I've started adding different shapes into the mix, as well as letting blocks of colour run together.

...and with a bit of Photoshop...voila!.

A real Dandy time!

2011-05-04T18:15:00.002-04:00

Hey! Do you like bikes? Excited about the new BIXI bikeshare? Like to par-tay? Come to the Gladstone Hotel on May 30th for the Dandyhorse magazine launch!

Booze, bikes, and good times are all promised!

Also, there's a raffle for a gorgeous Opus Cervin bike!

...You should also go because I designed the cover for this issue, and I also contributed an illustration for an article - this issue absolutely reeks of yours truly.

False Maria, Hel

2011-04-28T22:08:00.001-04:00

Been a while, I know....here's some new stuff!

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaps

2011-04-13T10:40:00.002-04:00

hey, look at this! not one, but TWO new neighbourhood maps!

Dandyhorse

2011-04-12T17:40:00.003-04:00

Here's an illustration I did for the upcoming issue of Dandyhorse magazine. In case you're unfamiliar, Dandyhorse is Toronto publication that focuses on cycling life in the city, and beyond. Check out their website at http://dandyhorsemagazine.com/. I've also done something for the cover, but that's still under wraps.

Workings

2011-04-10T13:03:00.003-04:00

Here's a piece that came out of the process work for 8 Gladstone - the project itself is ongoing, but so far it's been a blast. Big thanks to Shakeel and the fine folks at the Walsh Group!

Sign Language - NYC!

2011-04-07T21:51:00.003-04:00

I wish I would've taken more pictures, but here's what I came out with. I was too busy having an absolute blast.

My secret mistress.

2011-03-26T12:01:00.002-04:00

My old, faithful friend.

2011-03-24T20:11:00.002-04:00

MSC (almost) ED 03.22.11

2011-03-22T16:54:00.002-04:00

Roly-Poly(gon) Mayor Guy

2011-03-17T22:32:00.002-04:00

Sorry for the interruption - I've been busy! To make up, here's everyone favourite mayor. Or something like that.

Christianigon

2011-03-12T10:44:00.001-05:00

What's this? Polyhuff is evolving!

Polyhuff evolved into Christianigon!

Polyhuff

2011-03-11T16:28:00.001-05:00

A wild polyhuff appears!

Nice Day is super-effective!

Geometry experiments

2011-03-10T18:38:00.002-05:00

Valhalla Rising

2011-03-09T07:54:00.002-05:00

Logo sheet

2011-03-08T00:54:00.002-05:00

You're Killing Me

2011-03-07T02:09:00.000-05:00

Soup Army

2011-03-06T12:58:00.002-05:00

MSCED 03.05.11

2011-03-05T12:22:00.002-05:00

MSCED 03.04.11

2011-03-04T00:03:00.002-05:00

MSCED 03.03.11

2011-03-03T15:02:00.003-05:00

Make something cool every day.

2011-03-03T00:22:00.002-05:00

i've decided to hop on the MSCED train - not just to keep busy, but to really push myself. and have fun.

up first: david byrne.

Sign Language 02.03.11

2011-02-03T23:08:00.002-05:00

forgot to post these earlier.

Sign Language 02.03.11

2011-02-03T10:46:00.001-05:00

Type Destroys You

2011-01-28T00:21:00.001-05:00

Some work in progress.

Black Metal Sneeeeeeeeak-Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek

2011-01-22T17:25:00.001-05:00

Annex, finally printed

2011-01-18T20:33:00.001-05:00

the annex map is finally printed! usual 3 colours.

Roundup + New Map!

2011-01-15T12:14:00.002-05:00

What a week - thanks to the fine folks over at The Fox is Black and The GQ Eye for featuring my work, and also to Siri and the good folks at the Globe and Mail for including me in a great article about Toronto's booming poster scene, whihc is in today's Globe - check it here!

In other news....here's a new map!

yeah!

The GQ Eye

2011-01-13T18:50:00.001-05:00

A big thanks to the fine folks over at the GQ Eye blog for featuring some of my work! Check it out here (and possibly learn how to be a more stylish dude in the process)!

Sign Language 01.06.11

2011-01-06T15:32:00.002-05:00

Christmas carrrrds.

2010-12-13T20:10:00.002-05:00

har har har.

December means new maps.

2010-12-01T22:04:00.003-05:00

Hey, look!

The new map of Leslieville is finished! You can check it out here!

The Blue & Gold Queen St W/Parkdale Maps are also there, too.

Fun times!

Sign Language 11.29.10

2010-11-29T00:57:00.005-05:00

The Toronto Star & Others

2010-11-21T23:20:00.004-05:00

Big thanks to Amy Dempsey & the Toronto Star for running a story on me, and posting a half decent picture of me in the paper on Friday (on page A3, no less!).

Check out the story here, if you want.

The maps are doing well, and I am fully entrenched right now in the creation of a Leslieville map - I'm hoping to have it done and printed by next Wednesday.

In other news, it's that time of year again.... Here's the poster I cooked up for my upcoming birthday party. Should be a hoot.

Hey!

2010-11-16T16:25:00.002-05:00

Big thanks to the fine folks over at BlogTO and and Applied Arts Blog for featuring the new maps!

Check it here and here, if you're so inclined!

Maps Maps Maps!

2010-11-16T00:28:00.003-05:00

As I said, I've been busy!

I've been redesigning my ongoing mapping project, as well as adding a totally new neighborhood to the mix: The Ossington strip!

Check them out at my website, at http://davemurrayillustration.com/index.php?/maps/type-maps---2010/ or at my brand new online store, which is here: http://shop.davemurrayillustration.com/ .

Enjoy!

Doin's - a -transpirin'...

2010-11-10T20:29:00.002-05:00

i've been busy. you'll see, soon.

i promise.

Sign Language 10.04.10

2010-10-04T23:09:00.002-04:00

absolutely gorgeous.

I swear I'm not dead.

FAN EXPO IS HERE TO EAT YOUR PLANET.

2010-08-26T03:20:00.005-04:00

I'll be at Fan Expo this weekend with a whack of talented people! Here's some info:

I also cooked up a special new screenprint for the occasion - but don't worry, this one won't try to eat your planet!

So put your ultimate nullifiers away and head to Fan Expo this weekend, it'll be a hoot!

Sign Language 08.17.10

2010-08-17T15:24:00.004-04:00

Square Foot Show

2010-08-14T12:31:00.005-04:00

here's my piece for the square foot show, which is happening (for free, at least) at AWOL gallery on the 21st. from what i hear, it's a good time. dogs with hands, though, are not - most definitely creepy.

Screenprints & Show!

2010-08-08T20:24:00.004-04:00

Whoa, what a hectic week!

The Intimate Stains show opened, which featured my work alongside a smattering of excessively talented individuals. Here's what I cooked up!

The show runs until August 19th at Function 13, so go check it out (and pick up a print/pillowcase if you're so inclined)!

It beginsssssssss

2010-07-28T18:29:00.001-04:00

sneak peek!

Canvas!

2010-07-26T03:23:00.003-04:00

Once again, I have a piece up at Canvas, run by the oh-so-fantastic Erika Brouwer.

It's a bit of a teaser image for my upcoming show, but remixed a bit. Go check it out!

Intimate Stains @ Function 13

2010-07-21T19:07:00.003-04:00

hey gang. i'll be part of the "intimate stains" show at Function 13, funning August 5th -19th. If you like fine screenprinted goods, be sure to come out for a good time!

Sign Language 07.06.10

2010-07-06T11:50:00.005-04:00

And, for a cheap laugh.

Sign Language 06.08.10

2010-06-08T22:17:00.004-04:00

Sign Language 05.27.10

2010-05-27T22:03:00.003-04:00

Don't You Forget About Me.

2010-05-20T19:43:00.001-04:00

projects afoot!

Sign Language 04.26.10

2010-04-26T08:47:00.001-04:00

Sign Language 04.21.10

2010-04-21T00:12:00.003-04:00

Caaaaaaaaaaanvas

2010-04-18T10:51:00.002-04:00

Good ol' Erika Brouwer runs a blog with the sole intention of making your computer look nicer - and she's been good enough to ask me to contribute. There's a metric tonne of excellent work already there, too. Check it out!

Canvas!

New promo!

2010-04-10T19:45:00.002-04:00

You might say that it's....magnetic.

Aeronautics - Promo piece

2010-03-31T20:39:00.002-04:00

New promo coming soon? I think so.

Sign Language 03.31.10

2010-03-31T11:44:00.003-04:00

This is easily one of my favourite signs in Toronto, and I'm glad they haven't tried to restore it.

Website Update

2010-03-27T17:39:00.002-04:00

My website has been updated with the paintings from the "Palpable Obscura" show in London, as well as some new design & logo work. Check it!

Sign Language 03.27.10

2010-03-27T17:36:00.004-04:00

The Palpable Obscura - March 23rd - April 3rd

2010-03-21T02:21:00.003-04:00

It's finally here! Tomorrow, in London, ON the group show I am in launches (though the big opening isn't until Friday night). I'm sharing the stage with a slew of talented individuals:

So, if you're in the London area (or feel like making the trek), go check it out at The ARTS Project!

Here's a small preview of what I have to show:

Sign Language 03.14.10

2010-03-14T01:52:00.003-05:00

The following may look like nice lettering, but do not be fooled - this is a rip-off of something much, much better. The offending storefront here is "Five", on Queen St. here in Toronto. I immediately noticed this not due to it's originality, but rather lack thereof.

If you check out Seb Lester's AMAZING work, you'll see that this "five" bears an uncanny resemblance to his "Flames of Love" piece. Draw your own conclusions.

more progress.

2010-03-09T19:50:00.001-05:00

Sign Language 03.2.10

2010-03-02T16:52:00.003-05:00

Man or Astroman?

2010-02-23T17:49:00.002-05:00

Man or Astroman?

16 x 20, Acrylic

i've been on a spaceman kick for more than a few months and have decided to carry that theme into my upcoming group show. this is the (mostly) finished first piece, there's still a few things to add, but for all intents and purposes, the main painting is done.

(excuse the weird lighting in my apartment.)

Astro-man

2010-02-18T19:57:00.002-05:00

progress!

Skelecycle.

2010-01-28T14:31:00.004-05:00

An unused show poster/t-shirt idea, from a while ago. I still dig it.

Sign Language 01.23.10

2010-01-24T00:41:00.001-05:00

3 x 3 Annual No.6!

2010-01-21T21:39:00.003-05:00

I received my copy of 3x3 Illustration Annual No.6 the other day - my Joker/Batman pieces were chosen to appear in the student section. Thanks to the people at 3x3 and the judges!