sore thumb calendar A Year in bloom
For 2026, I worked with the Sore Thumb team to create a custom illustrated calendar designed to feel thoughtful and celebratory. Centered around the theme Flowers in Bloom, the calendar serves as a visual companion through the year—marking time with colour, growth, and moments of quiet joy.
SERVICES
Product Illustration
Layout Design
COLLABORATORS
Created at Sore Thumb Inc.
Senior Designer: Julia Pepler
Supporting Illustrators:
Hannah Martin & Sarah Lochhead
Printer: Vide Press
approach & Inspiration
Together, we developed a concept that reflects the rhythms of blooming—change, renewal, and seasonality. The illustrations are inspired by flowers that bloom across different seasons in Canada, capturing subtle shifts throughout the year. I created three original pieces that bring this idea to life, each representing a different stage of growth. Printed in risograph, the layered textures and vibrant colours add a tactile, organic quality that echoes the beauty of both flowers and printmaking. The result is a piece that feels warm, expressive, and made to be lived with over time.
