2023 Grad Show

Lloyd Templeton

AUArts Grad Show Screen Shot 2023-05-18 at 7.08.09 PM

VCD – Character Design & Illustration

lloydtempleton.com

Lloyd Templeton is a traditional illustrator based in Calgary Alberta, Canada. Lloyd is a storyteller at heart, with a special love for making comics and graphic novels, and an interest in storyboarding, product and editorial illustration, and fine art.

As a teenager, Lloyd combined oral storytelling, original watercolour artwork, and archival research to win the Lieutentant Governors SPIRIT of Vimy Award for achievement in recognizing Canada’s contribution to victory in the First World War. Seeing his work move people set Lloyd on a path toward a creative career. He is graduating from Alberta University of the Arts with a Bachelors of Design Degree in 2023, President's Honour Roll, and works with everything from pen and ink to oil paint.

Ever At Your Heels

'A conman seeks to escape his past by embarking on an ambitious 5 month hike through the Pacific Crest Trail. Soon he will find that he traded his old life only to find fear, danger, and paranoia.'

A black and white preview of the upcoming feature length comic 'Ever At Your Heels', a psychological thriller written, illustrated, and lettered by Lloyd Templeton. Updates to be posted on lloydtempleton.com

Character/Concept

Mixed media artwork for narrative purposes. See more on lloydtempleton.com

Editorial/Production

Mixed media artwork for print purposes. See more on lloydtempleton.com

For Keepsies

'3 kids in a 1970's rural small town get caught up in a million dollar art heist. What could go wrong?'

A preview of a short children's noir comic written, illustrated, and lettered by Lloyd Templeton. Read more on lloydtempleton.com

Oil Painting

Oil painted fine artwork. See more on lloydtempleton.com

The Funk Reviver

'A BITTER TALE!'

'2 friends have found success with their new absinthe beverage, The Funk Reviver! But when one begins to take all the credit, quiet and dangerous resentment builds within the other...'

A preview of a short crime comic about a peculiarly titled absinthe beverage, written, illustrated, and lettered by Lloyd Templeton. Read more on lloydtempleton.com

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