James Jean revisited
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Los Angeles based artist James Jean has a swag of awards under his belt, including the ‘gold Medal Society of Illustrators LA 2001, Eisner Award Best Cover Artist 2004 – 2006, Harvey Award Best Cover Artist 2005, 2006, American Illustration 22, 23, 25, and Society of Illustrators 45, 46, 47′. It’s not hard to see why. His work is almost biblical in its imagery, alluding to this classicism in its damp colours and allegorical themes. [see more work by James Jean]
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Interview with James Jean - lostateminor.com Saturday 30 June 2007
[...] You studied in New York but now live in LA. Why the move and what are the most apparent differences – culturally and creatively – between the two cities? ‘I moved because my wife needed to finish school in LA. Otherwise, I would have stayed in New York, through the hot disgusting summers and the slushy winters. To over generalize, the west coast is less ashamed of craft, of schtick, of kitsch, and of decoration than the east coast. There’s more inherent joy in making art here’. The sketches on your blog are great. Are they destined to remain as sketches or will some of them burst to life as fully fleshed out paintings? ‘They’ll stay as sketches. Perhaps a few years later, my paintings will grow to incorporate more of these sketch elements’. Could you seriously have asked for a more memorable name! It certainly helps huh? ‘I have to thank my parents for their foresight’. [see more of James Jean’s work] [...]
Lost At E Minor: Music, illustration, art, photography and more » James Jean, a portrait of a young man as an artist Saturday 19 July 2008
[...] Jean doesn’t need any introduction. But, just in case you haven’t seen his work yet, take a peek now. And forever be in awe. We caught up with him recently in his studio and asked him about the props [...]