Heather Ryerson design

illustration

for web, books, magazines, t-shirts, films, walls + more

Shadows

Shadows

gouache 2011

A bold, colorful narrative scene for children.

Organic Blogging

Organic Blogging

gouache 2011

Editorial illustration to accompany an article about the purity and quality of organic blogging.

self-portrait

Self-Portrait

gouache 2010

Using the bold colors available from gouache, this portrait evokes a transitory, unfinished feeling.

tippy under the mall

Tippy Under the Mall

gouache 2010

A cover illustration for middle age novel Tippy Under the Mall by Danielle Harlow.

a real aussie

Queensland Exhibition

gouache + ink 2010

An environmental portrait illustrating the unique native ecology and contemporary culture in northern Australia.

inheritance

Inheritance

gouache + ink 2010

Using provided collage materials and imaging the rest, this piece addresses the disappearance of formality and sanctity in western culture.

when love gets ugly

When Love Turns Ugly

gouache 2010

An auto-biographical still life of a loveworn childhood toy.

quick dip

Quick Dip

watercolor + ink 2009

An elaboration on an overheard conversation about Halloween costumes.

for love of travel

For Love of Travel

watercolor + ink 2009

An auto-biographical series about the romance of travel abroad.

britain
ireland
australia

perfectly

Practically Perfectly

watercolor + charcoal 2008

Mary Poppins flies to the rescue of another poor victim — and her own detriment.