Connect. create. inspire.
I love connecting with individuals and businesses to develop branding and illustration derived from their deep passion. Connecting to passion means your deep motivation is present in all aspects of your brand and this is what connects to customers time and time again.
My process begins with curiosity about what you do, how you think and why you do what you do so that I can make decisions based on what drives you.
A picture is worth a thousand words, so choosing the right image is as important as choosing your words wisely.
Actually, it’s a thousand times MORE important.
Here’s what I bring to the table:
20 years experience in the creative industry, running art departments for animation, branding and video games
15 years technical experience designing for print
8 years experience facilitating brand and visual strategy for clients to achieve their business goals
BFA with Illustration and Design focus from Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Get in touch
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm
Phone
(778) 999-0811
Location
129 Nanaimo Ave W
Penticton, BC V2A 1N2
2000-2006
Began my illustration career in Victoria, BC designing gig posters and self-publishing my own comics.
2006-2010
Completed a BFA degree at Emily Carr University of Art and Design with a specialization in illustration and design.
2010-2016
Worked as a production designer creating unique brands, characters, environments and ran art departments for independent animation and video game companies in Vancouver, BC .
2016-2023
Moved to Penticton, BC to start my own illustration studio and collaborate with branding agency Super Deluxe Creative to create unique, illustrative commercial illustration inspired by the wilds of British Columbia.
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FAIRVIEW CELLARS
“Skyler really took the time to actively listen and guide us through our goals, values, and aspirations for the winery, ensuring that every aspect of the rebranding process aligned with our objectives.”
~Danielle & Dermott Hutton, Owners, Fairview Cellars
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Fox & Archer Wines
“There's just something refreshing about having a brand that's full of imagination, expression and meaning. The process was easy and our vision, with your input and experience, translated into something we love.”
~Tyson Archer, Owner Fox & Archer Wines
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Deadfall Brewing
“Working with Skyler through the discovery process was super fun and insightful challenge . Melding together the wild ideas and ambitions of our group couldn’t have been easy, but he really knocked it out of the park. He managed to give us something absolutely perfect that we couldn’t have imagined ourselves. We’re thrilled!”
~Brandon Baerwald
Co-owner and brewer, Deadfall Brewing
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Bad Tattoo Brewing
“Skyler created a style for our beer labels that has become recognized as the Bad Tattoo Brewing brand and has helped us attract new customers. Our brand has not only become consistent and easier to identify, but we are constantly getting compliments on our beer can art.”
~McKenzie Chipiuk, Marketing Director, Bad Tattoo Brewing
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Elephant island
"Skyler has a profound ability to adapt his illustrative style to suit completely, the clients aesthetic and objective.”
~ Miranda Halladay, Owner, Elephant Island Wines
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Jerrica Cleland
"Skyler absorbed my creative direction while enhancing it, enabling us to bring a holistic, high-quality, story-supporting vision to the screen despite the challenging schedule."
~ Jericca Cleland, Director/Partner, Norlum Animation Studio
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