I was born in San Francisco a few weeks before the Cuban Missile Crisis. (I wasn't yet a month old and already in a world of trouble!) I was the second child of four kids and thought of by most of my family as the strange but quiet one. After a lackluster career in High School, I went off to Junior College and later enrolled in the Academy of Art College. There at the Academy, I earned a BFA degree in Illustration.
I'm currently an Adobe Certified Expert in Adobe Illustrator 10. Though since leaving school I've used many different graphic programs for the computer;. I've recently decided to focus on creating artwork in Illustrator. Vector based art allows for the widest range of final options and usage for my work. I can create artwork without worrying that it may be too big or too small for whatever print usage I may want to do with it later. Also the smaller file sizes vector art allows for easier transfer of my work over the Internet to vendors and clients.
In The Eye Of The Beholder book cover
Description Models: Cherry Katonic & Jeff Cathcart
The cover art for my friend Sharon's first novel to be published in England. Like most professional illustration job, the deadline was way closer than than I would have liked. But the author likes it and now we just have to send it and the back cover off to the publisher. Who I'm sure will have more changes for it.
It is a different look for me. For starters, everyone is fully clothed! I can't say I'm 100% satisfied with the composition. But there were a few compromises that needed to be made to get it done on time and meet the author's vision of the work. In this case it was more important to make her happy with how it turned out than myself.
Application Illustrator
Labels Fantasy, Portraiture, Pop Art
Times Viewed 728
Approved By Huan
25 June 2009 - 11:48
Comment From
Soraya J (ladyrocket007)
Hell! You know the drill, James... To be a working illustrator is usually always hitched with commitee compromises! ...Despite them, though, your unique and excellent style still comes through! Great work, and a great description of it as usual!
James,
Another fine piece, regardless of the compromises. We are all familiar with that story. How many times do we have to remind ourselves that "the Customer is always right", even when they are wrong. Your style and attention to detail make any subject an interesting piece of art and worth more than hust a cursory glance. Once again, Bravo!
27 June 2009 - 15:30
Comment From
Todd Macadangdang (toddm)
