About
Visual content as a tool for clarity, connection, and change.
Give me your dense, complex information and I will translate it into clear, human stories that are easier to digest. I use strategy, visuals (of course), and design thinking.
On the strategic side, I help organisations build digital and content experiences that work. My background includes managing an ecosystem of over 20 bilingual websites at RBC, leading enterprise content migrations at Holland Bloorview, and shaping digital marketing and SEO strategies.
On the visual side, I am an illustrator specializing in conceptual, narrative-driven art and comics. I use sequential art to break down intricate concepts from technical corporate workflows to deeply nuanced human experiences.
My visual storytelling methodology has a proven track record: one of my illustrated books from my Franky Banky brand is required reading at 19 universities worldwide. Even more meaningful is a 10-year-old reader being empowered by these comics to stand up and give a presentation to his entire school – on his own initiative!
My visual style and influences
I’ve been drawing comics since I was a kid and grew up on newspaper comic strips and indie cartoonists. Those roots completely shape how I tell stories today. Some of my biggest visual and storytelling influences include Charles M. Schulz (Peanuts), Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes), Joe Sacco, Guy Delisle, and many more!
I’m also a fan of Saul Bass’ graphic design style as well as Picasso’s, the watercolours used in the golden age era cartoons, and the bold colours and thick textures of The Group of Seven paintings.
How I Work
I believe content strategy and art start with analogue thinking regardless of how digital everything had become.
My process always begins with a real pencil on physical paper to flesh out concepts, layouts, and compositions. Once the foundation is solid, I bring the work into the digital space to refine, ink, and colour ensuring the final product is crisp, scalable, and perfectly tailored to publication layouts and digital platforms.
Media appearances and workshops
Two-thirds of a page in The Globe and Mail! All about the formation and impact of Stutter Social.
With Matt Galloway when he interviewed me on CBC Radio’s The Current.
My interview on CBC The National.
With Laura Di Battista when she interviewed me on her CBC Radio’s Here and Now.
One of many cartooning workshops I led for kids. Photo by Melanie Rogers.
One of my presentations at digital media conferences. Photo by Mark Blevis.
Media appearances and workshops
Two-thirds of a page in The Globe and Mail! All about the formation and impact of Stutter Social.
With Matt Galloway when he interviewed me on CBC Radio’s The Current.
My interview on CBC The National.
With Laura Di Battista when she interviewed me on her CBC Radio’s Here and Now.
One of many cartooning workshops I led for kids. Photo by Melanie Rogers.
One of my presentations at digital media conferences. Photo by Mark Blevis.