Tanya Lam Illustration

Runner’s World:Warm Ups

tanyer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:04:23 +0000

Magazine: Runner’s World UK
Art Director: Russell Fairbrother

December spot illustration for the “Warm Ups” for Runner’s World UK. Slightly different style, had a lot of fun.

What I Wore

tanyer — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:27:25 +0000

Just a fun exercise in different styles.

You’re Spoiled for Choice

tanyer — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:37:35 +0000

Main page illustration created for Globe and Mail.

Art Direction: Paul van Dongen
Publication: Globe and Mail

When in doubt, use an Art Deco colour scheme. I tried to capture the excitement that high school students feel, when they start searching for prospective colleges.

Stuck in Neutral

tanyer — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:56:56 +0000

Publication: Canadian Consulting Engineer

Art Director: Bronwen Parsons

Agent: Three in a Box Illustration

An image based on an article concerning Canada’s inability to keep up with the growing need for green buildings.

Three in a Box

tanyer — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:58:16 +0000

Client: Three in a Box

This was a cover image, for the Box Lunch promo. It was based on the theme of summer.
I wanted to do something that was more rough and handdrawn, as opposed to my normally very clean stuff.

Sled Island Poster

tanyer — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:05:15 +0000

Client: Sled Island

A poster I did for the Bellrays, a really great band that played at the Sled Island Music Festival in Calgary.
My first time doing a gig poster, and I enjoyed it quite a bit, I hope to do many more.

Pica

tanyer — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:17:08 +0000

A personal piece, created solely for Nation Toys. It was based off of medical illustrations and photographs inspired by photos from the turn of the 20th century.

Possession

tanyer — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:14:48 +0000

A personal illustration, created for Nation Gallery. It was based off of the haunting medical images, from the turn of the 2oth century.

Best Year Ever

tanyer — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:06:54 +0000

Client: Runner’s World UK
Art Director: Russell Fairbrother

An editorial assignment, based off a board game that illustrated “your best year ever.”
Visually problem-solving this was extremely fun, as I’ve never designed and illustrated a board game before.

Your Best Year Ever: Spot Illustration

tanyer — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:42:36 +0000

Client: Runner’s World UK
Art Director: Russell Fairbrother

A small illustration of three, that accompanied the article, “Your Best Year Ever.”
Since the concept was a board game, I placed the “players” in situ, so to speak.