Vintage Printed Matter

This book has been in my library for as long as I can remember. It continues to act as a brilliant conversation piece and I can only hope in its earlier years, the considered content provided its owner with a new respect for the local flora and fauna.

The Author + Illustrater C.P lyons, was born in the prairies but made his home in Victoria BC. The book was originally published in 1952 and the copy you are looking at was revised and published in 1965.

The book is filled with author illustrated captions of our native vegetation.
Also included in the hand rendered detailed botanical drawings is the tall man in the hat, for scale of course.

where ideas are born

Freehand sketches are essential for solidifying ideas in the early stages of the design process; where ideas are born. Putting these concepts on paper inspires the designer. Lines remind us of new opportunities, and offer creative solutions that cannot be foreseen. Since drawing plays such an integral role in my work I thought it would be interesting to share some of my work with my readers. The top 4 drawings reveal just a few of the many steps in the design process beginning with the concept sketch. The bottom section exhibits fun and exploratory drawings done in my spare time.

concept sketch and its evolution

Step 1 - Sketch

Step 2 - review

Step 3 -revise

The ability to produce quick on site sketches for clients can also be a great visual presentation aid

Sketch to explore new concepts and form