CONTRIBUTORS

We couldn’t be happier to feature the lovely work of Victoria Scobbie in this issue ( page 48)! Victoria is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Mississauga, ON. A graduate of the BAA Illustration program at Sheridan College, she has had her work featured in Applied Arts magazine and now Modern Dog! Victoria also designs her own line of greeting cards under the name Skipping Fox. Inspired by her love of animals and all things whimsical, her illustrated cards are playful and charming. We love all of them and highly suggest you check out her shop at skippingfox.com.

Ontario born and raised, photographer Ben Kane leads an enviable life, currently splitting his time between Toronto (for wedding photography, family, and friends) and Aruba (for yoga, the view, and to escape the cold). He is an architecture appreciator, strong coffee consumer, and picture taker. Favourite people and places to photograph include: brides, grooms, yogis, yogis' dogs, beaches, and sunsets—or, in other words, “people and places with a distinctive radiance.” Check out Ben’s amazing photos of Rachel Brathen, aka Yoga Girl, and her dogs on page 86! If Ben’s photos have you dreaming of running into Rachel and her posse on an Aruban beach, you’re not alone!

Taryn Gee is a lifestyle editorial illustrator who lives in Ajax, ON. When she isn't drawing, you can find her knitting and watching sitcoms. Her family has a Boston Terrier named Leeloo who keeps Taryn company when she is taking a break. She also has a cat named Abbi who does not like anything. Taryn reports the cat and dog do not get along, but needless to say, Taryn still loves them. To see Taryn’s awesome illustrations of fun scent games you can play with your dog, flip to page 26. For more of Taryn’s work, check out taryngee.com.