You can call me Sam (but not sammy)(she/they)
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I have over 12 years of experience creating memorable, unique and dynamic graphics for a wide variety of clients. I have worked on children's books, editorial illustration, graphic design of every kind, motion and info graphics, as well as working on animated short films, both independently and as part of a team. My work spans across multiple mediums and applications, however I am currently most interested in projects that further social justice causes, education, environmentalism and that promote equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community I am not interested in creating graphics for any companies or projects that promote harm, either for society, the individual or the planet. I do not make use of AI software for any of my final work, and have trained for years to be able to create high end, properly built files. And since I'm not a machine, we can more easily communicate and design a tailor made solution for your cause or business.
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​If all of that doesn't scare you off and you're looking for a multi-talented weirdo to bring some visual interest to your idea, cause or business, let's connect!
I currently offer
Illustration
Animation/Motion Graphics
Infographics
Graphic Design
Mentorship
Educational Materials
Activity books/Colouring Sheets
I do not currently design websites
(But you can try and bribe me).
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Please contact me below for all inquiries!
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PUBLISHED WORKS:
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Grandpa's Stars (2023) Written by Carolyn Huizinga Mills, published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside. ​Beautiful Junk. (UPCOMING - Fall 2024) Written by Melissa Assaly, published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside​. Illustrations have been featured in Reader's Digest, Ryerson School of Journalism Magazine, Make Magazine, Avenue Calgary, Alberta Views, Swerve, FFWD, Briarpatch, Beateroute, Broken Pencil.​ Some previous Clients Include: The Calgary Stampede, Shelf Life Books, The National Film Board, Astronaut Media, Case Study Buddy, Happy Fresh Grocery, Rocky Mountain Soaps and Parks Canada, to name a few! ​I am currently sitting on the Board of Directors for Quickdraw Animation Society and am a member of the Fundraising, Accessiblity and Programming Committees. ​I occasionally teach Continuing Education Courses at the Alberta University of the Arts, and have previously worked as a sessional instructor in the school of design.
