About
capdan (Danik Renaud) is an illustrator, designer, and sequential artist based in Montreal, QC. His work revolves around his passion for storytelling, pop culture, and queer representation. After completing his studies in graphic design and specializing in illustration, he has since worked with publishing houses, tabletop game studios, advertising agencies, and non-profit organizations. His work has also been featured in galleries and conventions. With his versatile and creative skill set, Danik also mentors and tutors aspiring creatives.
Danik is available for work and opportunities.
For inquiries, please email:
hello.danikrenaud@gmail.com
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Published Projects, Exhibitions, Conventions, Awards, Experience:
★ 2025 - The Superhero Project "HEROES WITHIN" - Illustrator for a non-profit
★ 2025 - Artists in Montreal - Art Juror - Fires of Autumn Exhibition
★ 2025 - Ovide Academy - Createur Content - Illustrator for immersive card game
★ 2025 - Convention - Artist Alley Montreal Comiccon 2025 Edition
★ 2025 - Exhibition - Toronto Pride 2025 ~ Neilson Park Creative Center’s “Be Creative”
★ 2025 - Card Game Illustrator - Ovide Academy "Créateur Content"
★ 2025 - Board Game Illustrator & Graphic Designer - Final score - "INK"
★ 2024 - Exhibition - Montreal Pride ~ Expo Fierté Laoun
★ 2024 - Convention - Artist Alley Montreal Comic-con 2024 Edition
★ 2024-2025 - Toronto Pride ~ Neilson Park Creative Center’s “Be Creative”
★ 2023-2024 - Illustrator for Tween/Children's books (Facile A Lire)
★ 2023 - Invited Guest Illustrator - Salon Du livre (Facile A Lire)
★ 2023-present - Freelance Storyboard Artist for advertising
★ 2023 - Convention - Artist Alley Montreal Comiccon Holiday Edition
★ 2023 - Convention - Artist Alley Montreal Comiccon 2023 Edition
★ 2023 - Award - Illustration 2023 Lucy Trahan Award (Dawson College)
★ 2023 - Graduated Specialization in Illustration (Dawson College)
★ 2022 - Convention - Montreal Comiccon 2022 Edition
★ 2021 - Published Project - CEGEP BD Indie Comic (Fired)
★ 2021 - Award - Winner of the 25th annual CEGEP-BD contest.
★ 2020 - Accepted into Dawson College Illustration program
★ 2019 - Graphic Designer / Illustrator (Plan B Games)
★ 2018 - Graduated in Graphic & Web Design (John Abbott College)
★ 2017 - Graphic Designer Internship / Summer employment (McGill University)