LLOYD ARBOUR
A master of composition, Arbour is a visionary, who creates large, unique, two-dimensional works of art. Concepts emerge through the combination of digital illustrations and photographs created through Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Mediums play off, challenge, or complement one another. Arbour's inspiration comes from architecture, urban street-scapes, graffiti, nature, and pop culture. He builds a connection with the viewer through the sparking of their imagination.
BIOGRAPHY
After graduating with Honours from Georgian College’s Advanced Graphic Design Program, Arbour began his career as a graphic designer. Working for an international book publisher and marketing firm Arbour worked his way up the corporate ladder. Heading the creative design team for one of Canada’s most well known motivational speakers his work has appeared on bookshelves around the world.
After 5 years in the corporate world, Arbour ventured out as a freelance Senior Graphic Designer. Working for some of Toronto’s top businesses his work began to appear on CD cover designs, corporate company branding, poster design and websites.
Arbour then refocused his efforts towards a new venture. As a visionary Arbour set forward in creating what he calls his true passion—Tablloyd. With a unique and clear vision is mind Tablloyd was formed to be a creative outlet for this art, illustration and graphic design.
Arbour’s work experiments with architecture, trains, maps, blueprints, photography and collage. Mediums play off, challenge, or complement one another. He creates unique urban designs that incorporate the new with the old to create imagery that is impactful and thought provoking. His recent work is a creative response to the ordinary day to day elements of an urban city. His work allows the viewer to explore a richer perspective than the subdued or ordinary views of city life.
He uses advanced programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and various techniques to construct his complex pieces of art.
He uses advanced programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and various techniques to construct his complex pieces of art.