Today, Canada Post released a set of stamps that bear my illustrations of the Fowler’s toad (Anaxyrus fowleri) and the Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) — two endangered amphibian species in Canada.
These are my first stamps for Canada Post. It was the kind of project I love because it (1) involved learning about wildlife; (2) required a lot of detail, which is kind of my default; and (3) showcases subjects I care about.
Working closely with the talented designer Jocelyne Saulnier of Joce Creative, I illustrated the two frog stamps as well as the Official First Day Cover, the cancellation stamp, the frog poking through duckweed for the Souvenir Sheet, and all of the booklet art, including the toad with inflated throat, the damselfly in the frog’s mouth, and the small life cycle illustrations. Jocelyne and I are both careful about the research and details; it was great to work with an art director who has a similar approach to my own.
Official First Day Cover front © Canada Post
Official First Day Cover back © Canada Post
Souvenir Sheet © Canada Post
Booklet front cover © Canada Post
Booklet pages © Canada Post
Booklet cover flap © Canada Post
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Emily,
You’ve been busy! Congratulations on your frog illustrations for Canada Post. As with all your illustrations, incredible detail. I’ve ordered the Official First Day Cover and the Souvenir Sheet from Canada Post. Is there also a booklet?
Thank you John! Yes, there’s a booklet of ten stamps that includes additional illustrations: https://store.canadapost-postescanada.ca/store-boutique/en/414256111/p/endangered-frogs-permanent-domestic-rate-stamps-booklet-of-10
Thanks for the booklet info.
John