Toronto Gothic

Toronto Gothic is a dual-purpose project. It is an ever-growing body of architectural artwork that aims to illuminate Toronto’s collection of Gothic Revival buildings. It is also a memorial project for my father, and my way to keep us connected as I navigate through life without him here.

Please scroll down for a gallery of finished works. The process for each is detailed in it’s dedicated page (see menus above, and also linked to below). All drawings are completed in ink on paper.

My father inspired my love of drawing, interest in history, and appreciation for craftsmanship. He taught me to have patience and to take the time necessary to do things the right way. I learned from him that life is better when you have interests that you’re passionate about, and having true passion for something means investing a lot of time into it…and that time that should never feel like work. Doing something you enjoy should be its own reward. My dad and I both heartily cultivated our interests, but never really sought recognition for what we grew. While we each wished for the other to be recognized for everything they’d worked toward, neither of us wished it for ourselves. The buildings in this project are similarly outside of the spotlight, as a modern city with a modern aesthetic grows around them, but they are no less beautiful for that. But I wish for them to be acknowledged with more than a passing glance, and in so doing I wish to acknowledge my Dad and everything that he felt was important to teach me. My Dad was a draftsman by trade and I am learning his craft, and to fulfill a promise I made to him to try to have people see my work, I started this page to share it with others.