I've just visited Toronto and with that, one of my biggest stockists: The University of Toronto Bookstore. Through my licensees in Canada and the USA we have created hundreds of artworks that celebrate the countries' finest educational establishments, printed onto best selling giftware, homewares and apparel.
It's always a delight to see my product range displayed so prominently in the campus stores and here I am with some of my favourites. It's amazing how the design teams I work with around the world, convert my original art into prints that work so well on the many, different products that include water bottles, fridge magnets, lanyards, totes and tumblers!
Today I met with my licensee Carmen, from Lifestyle Market, my Canadian business partner who I've worked with since 2012. We have collaborated on countless creative projects, resulting in amazing merchandise that celebrates Canadian culture, whether it's a museum such as Casa Loma, a beautiful town such as Banff, a tourist region such as Prince Edward Island or a university such as many that we work with in Ontario including Toronto.
It's a joy discovering the campus culture through my art and with the University of Toronto, it's right in the heart of the city so features iconic landmarks including the CN Tower and Lake Ontario. I love drawing the athletes trying their best at their sport such as the football player in this design, cheered on by the stadium crowd and the mascot. Of course I adore drawing wildlife, and no Canadian design would be complete without a skunk, beaver, deer or moose.
So hello to Toronto and its historic and brilliant university that's been at the city's beating heart since 1827.
