2013, The Year in Review

The website is in the process of a big update showcasing some of the great projects I had the pleasure of working on in 2013. Here's a small sample of some of the work on it's way to the site - projects that have kept us happy (and busy!) over the past 12 months. 

Here, we look back fondly and look forward with much anticipation...

South Sea Tales

Commissioned type project

Courtney and Trevor: an award-winning combination

(first post in over 5 months...for shame!)

Thrilled to announce the inclusion of our wedding invitation in the upcoming Coupe Design and Image Awards. On shelves this month, the Annual features work in all creative disciplines including design, illustration, art direction, advertising...and wedding invitations. 

Thanks Coupe-Mag!

I have yet to provide a glimpse at our wedding invitation, so here it is, on view for the first time. A lengthy process which has reaped some wonderful rewards. More posts to follow on process, but for now, please enjoy. 

wedding suite: copper foil on Crane's Lettra 220 lb. stock

 detail of hand lettering, copper foil

hand-painted edges

 blind impression return address

return address and vintage stamps

oh, and hey, check out the website we designed for our wedding too! www.courtandtrev.com

sweet dreams.

new work added to the pop-up sale today...

198 Walnut Avenue, Toronto

(ends Sunday!)

(all sold framed)

my deer, listen here

more new work, available now

ink drawings on paper, framed

hand cut and collaged letters, framed

ABCD, new work for you from me.

I've enjoyed getting the thread out again, to create some one-of-a-kind, hand embroidered pieces.

Pillows, bunting and more, all available now at Advice From A Caterpillar's Pop-Up Store. Pick one up at 198 Walnut Avenue in Toronto until April 22nd, or contact me directly with any questions.

Canada Goose, 10" x 10"

Love of Mine, 10" x 10"

(There also lived a grizzly bear that was sold before I had a chance to photograph him. Go out into the world bear, and give someone a good hug...)

ABCD bunting

Holiday Sale Season

We had such a great time at the NOOK Holiday Sale on Saturday, we're doing it all over again this weekend!

Here's a look at some of the new work you can pick up at NOOK (Saturday December 10th) and the Toronto Young Designers Sale (Sunday December 11th).

{details below...}

{hand collaged letters, sold individually, 5" x 7" each}

{buttons: deck your lapel}

Also in the works, hand lettered holiday garlands (sneak peek posted soon) and a new collection of holiday cards.

Come by, take a look and give the gift of handmade this year

Saturday December 11th

NOOK collective

156 Augusta Avenue-Kensington Market

11am-5pm

Sunday December 11th

Toronto Young Designers Sale

l'ouvrier kitchen/bar

791 Dundas Street West

11am-5pm

{xo.}

Trick or Treat, Smell my Feet

wishing everyone a safe, happy and sugar-rushed hallowe'en

love+free

sketch

final

the sketch and final for a recent commission; an anniversary gift, inspired by the couple's trip to arizona and a meaningful verse.

9" x 12", cut paper, acrylic and graphite on board.

hope he liked it!

A Verse and a Sale

Birthdays, Mother's Day, Babies Galore

You think you've got it covered, there's always one more.
Don't be left red without a card and a gift
Stock up for Spring,
and give my bank account a lift!

Email {spoonstudio@gmail.com} for prices and with any questions, qualms, queries and to place an order.
Selection is limited; first come, first served.
More original work available in the studio, if you'd like to come for a spot of tea and a browse.
Happy Shopping!

{cards}
set of 12 cards and envelopes
pick from the greetings below...

Variety of New Baby and Birthday cards. Blank inside, Offset printed on 130lb. stock with snazzy mix and match envelopes

Bonne Fete a Toi, Make a Wish sparkler

Hi baby wave, fresh baby scent

Grey Gardens (shown with butterfly confetti)

{original work}

I Scream, You Scream!
selection of 5" x 7" mixed media paintings on illustration board

#2: Hollywood Gelato

#1: Baskin&Robbins


#10: Greg's


{custom work}
5" x 7" alphabets
pick a letter and a colour, let me do the rest!

samples:








{thank you.}

C is for...

Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Cherry Blossoms, Cone Flowers and Chloe!


A gift I've done up for my friend Paula's niece.
Gouache on 100% cotton rag paper. Contact the studio if you'd like a letter done up for your loved one in time for the holidays!

Cougar Comeback

check out the Iconic Canadian brand's gorgeous new website.

A comeback that I'm thrilled to be a part of...
courtesy of GJP Advertising

Birthdays, Babies and Butterflies

Birthday, New Baby and All Occasion cards (with vintage butterfly confettii!) now available at the stunning Advice From A Caterpillar in Toronto and through Courtney Wotherspoon Creative Studio.
Holiday Cards in-store soon!

CW + RK

A peek at the work I'll be doing tomorrow night at the new Reed Krakoff Boutique on Madison Avenue for New York's Fashion's Night Out.

Stop by, say hello, or better yet, buy a to-die-for handbag and get a custom monogram by yours truly!

Check back for images and details of the big event, sponsored by Vogue and the CFDA.

below: at the RK Flagship Boutique on Fashion's Night Out, September 10, 2011

update:
go check out my friend, the hugely talented Kiersten Essenpreis have a go at the tags. She'll be monogramming in-store, details below:

The Month Ahead: September

For all the kids out there,
the cover of The National Post's Arts & Life section

congratulations

A pretty Congratulations to two of my best buddies, Devin & Darcy, who recently got engaged in Italy!
I did this little number up for their impromptu engagement party...nothin' says I love you like hand-sewn typography in flag form!

show her you care

Some gift ideas in anticipation of Mother's Day...