Biggie Smalls Inspired Colouring Book Launches September 8

    TORONTO, ON, September 11, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Notorious B.O.O.K -- a Biggie Smalls themed colouring book launches September 8 on the crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter. The adult colouring book is composed of original sketches and mind games, all inspired by biggie lyrics. This year, 2017 marks 20 years since the passing of the hip-hop legend. The colouring book is aimed at commemorating Biggie Smalls legendary work, and is proof that the artist never ceases to inspire creativity.

This project was created by Gatherr's founder and social media marketer, Emily O'Brien, and illustrated by Steven Twigg. Twigg's witty and clever illustrations have been commissioned by organizations such as Coca- Cola, Globe and Mail and Google. O'Brien was inspired to create this colouring book to inspire this digital generation to turn their attention from their screens, to their inner artist and is excited to bring together a project that celebrates her favourite musician, Christopher Wallace.

"Each 60 illustrations were imagined, unique fun concepts that portray an aspect of his big persona" Twigg says.

The Kickstarter campaign has a fundraising goal of $10,000 CND and launches on September 8th, in collaboration with Toronto agency Now Creative Group.

Other rewards backers can purchase are a social media strategy session with Emily O'Brien, Lapel Pins designed specifically for this campaign, one of the Original sketched from the book and a customized sketch by Steven Twigg. Every backer will also be entered to win The Mixtape Necklace. This necklace was co-created by Emily O'Brien and designed by Montreal based designer, Gab McNeil. The necklace has a value of $250. Find out more about this project and become a backer by visiting the campaign's website thebiggiebook.com.

About Emily O'Brien
Emily O'Brien is the CEO and Founder of Gatherr, a Visual Marketing Consulting firm that assists brands and influencers grow their audience and engagement on Instagram and other visually appealing social networks. As a specialist in visual marketing consulting, Emily has led her team in assisting brands like Tim Hortons, Tokyo Smoke, Barrio, Integra Health Centre grow their digital following.

About Steven Twigg
Steven is a full-time freelance illustrator in Toronto. Coming from a unique perspective with sharp observation, his illustrations veer far from cliche. Steven's witty ideas, fun style, and unique sense of humour have been commissioned by Coca-Cola, Google, The Globe and Mail, and more. Steven is very excited at the opportunity to work on this activity book, playing cleverly off of Notorious BIG's already clever works.

About Now Creative Group
Now Creative Group is a full service creative agency with a multidisciplinary team of creatives and strategists based downtown Toronto, Ontario. The team has a background in all things media, marketing, digital services and graphic design.

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