Paul Lewis

Nimble, strategic creative direction and execution spanning a broad range of creative services—from compact entrepreneurial ventures to large complex organizations.

Specializing in DIY, workshop and maker articles. Contributing Editor to various magazines including Cottage Life, Canadian Home Workshop, Canadian Gardening, Canadian Contractor and Outdoor Canada:
• Provide story ideas, project support, technical writing and editing including

More than 60 published articles to date and nominated for two NationalMagazine Awards.
• Design and build custom furniture and products for private commissions,galleries and retailers
• Work has been featured in magazines and exhibitions including Style at Home,Canadian House & Home, Canadian Gardening, Canadian Home Workshop,Canadian Home & Country, One of A Kind Craft Show (Toronto) and The InteriorDesign Show (IDS)

Canadian Home Workshop Magazine, Avid Media Inc.
Project Editor (2001-2002)
Created project content and directed contributing editors to develop articles for Canada’s leading woodworking and DIY magazine. Wrote more than 40 articles for the award-winning magazine. Nominated in 2003 for a National Magazine Award.

Art Director (1998-2001)
Managed the creative direction and production of ten issues per year. Canadian Home Workshop was nominated for sixteen National Magazine Awards between 1998 and 2002. Liaised with writers, illustrators, photographers and provided overall art direction for photography and illustration. Adhered to strict publication deadlines and budgets.