Sassy, sometimes sweary, empowering art for fellow truth seekers, black sheep, and like-minded folks who love colour and aren't afraid of being bold.
Hi hi! I’m so glad you stopped by!
My name is Cynthia Frenette and I’m a creative designer, illustrator, and artist based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
I’ve been in the art industry full-time since 1991, and licensing my work since 2017.
I’m inspired by bold and vivid colour, flowers, retro style shoes, tattoos, vintage fabrics, mid-century design, tiki & surf culture, well-established English gardens, juicy squishy paint, nature, the beach, old movies, typography, handmade things, interesting packaging and labelling design, and thrifty treasure hunting.
I love a good “dad” joke , the dorkier the better.
I listen to dance and house music when I work, here’s a favorite podcast: Deep House Cat.
My 2 dogs, a Cavalier King Charles named Stella, and an English cocker spaniel named Charlie, are my co-workers & give me lots of hilarious inspiration.
I work Digitally– Procreate plus the big 3: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and By Hand– pencil, paper, canvas, paint, watercolour, glitter, crystals….
Like what you see? Let’s work together!
I am available for commissions and client projects! Drop me a note with your details and we can chat!
A little story about me:
I’ve made art ever since I can remember. It was my safe space growing up, and my literal saviour.
I planned to study fashion design but changed my mind last minute and chose graphic design, and I earned my Associate in Visual Design certificate at Kwantlen College, BC in 1991.
I’ve since worked with clients from all over the world, including costume designers, authors, bloggers, artists, card and giftware companies, retail shops, restaurants, publishers & publications, and childrens book writers!
People always remark that my work is extremely colourful and happy and makes them smile! Mission accomplished!
When I’m not making art, you can find me (and my hubby) walking our dogs Stella and Charlie, yoga-ing, painting, or gardening.
Other things I’ve done that add some spice to the story:
- I’ve illustrated 4 childrens books!
- I designed several collections of fabric for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, Northcott, and P&B Textiles
- Created licensed illustrations that now appear in department stores and specialty grocery stores
- I’ve made and sold mosaics at Circle Craft, Vancouver
- Created hand-drawn chalkboards for restaurants
- Illustrated craft books and books for teens
- Produced my own greeting card line
…and created and sewn my own little indie fashion collection for curvy fashionistas!
