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James Grover

James Grover

James Grover - International mural &  editorial illustrator. Canada

From vast murals to pages in books, and magazines and to digital screens: whatever size James Grover draws at, the unique hand of the artist is there in every image he creates. Intense patterns, hand-rendered lettering, sumptuous levels of detail – each project he works on brings an individual touch that makes it stand out from the rest.
Based in Calgary, James grew up in Nottingham, UK and received a first-class degree in Illustration from the University of Lincoln. With a collection of books about fossils, birds and plants, he’s inspired by natural textures and patterns, which feed into his work. He’s often commissioned to work at large scales, drawing and painting directly onto walls in his unique style.

Approach

James starts his work in pencil, applying his colours digitally. He likes to maintain a handmade feel to his illustrations, and adds textures to what he’s drawn for further richness. His Mac helps him meet tight deadlines, while maintaining a high level of detail in each piece. Mural projects, meanwhile, are undertaken using paint pens and emulsion.

Style

Patterns and detail are important elements in James’s style. His line work has a slightly naïve feel to it and, working digitally, he adds depth to images by including extra elements, even if they’re small and subtle.

Awards

Shortlisted for World Illustration Awards 2015 Shortlisted for AOI Illustration Awards 2014 Winner Zizzi Deliciously Stylish II 2012 Images 35: Best of British Illustration 2011 Winner D&AD SA 2010 Illustration J R Heslam Prize 2010

Client list

Some of James’ clients include Kopparberg, The Boston Globe, Penguin India, Barnes & Noble, National Book Tokens, Oxford University Press, Zizzi Restaurants, Baltimore Magazine, The Psychologist, Bloomsbury, Abu Dhabi Airport, Golf.com and Hachette Books.
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Hand drawn animation of Ask an Islander
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Welcome the Stranger Band Cover
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Book Cover illustration of Brewing beers
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Losing Baggage Illustration for Amelia’s Magazine
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People art in Missed Sisters
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Southernhay area map illustration
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Conceptual illustration of currency exchange
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The Pharmaceutical Journal Magic Mushrooms
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Mural drawing of bird
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Chaos Euations Conceptual Graphic
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Nature art if Deer
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Pencil art of Lions in the Masai Mara
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Zizi's Contemporary Christmas materials
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Globe mural art
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Owl in Moonlight pencil art
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Wall painting design of fishes
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Paper art of business man
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Zizi's Contemporary Stylish Menu cover
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Map of Ipswich for Zizi's Restaoratne
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Bob & Snooze Decorative Hearts Fabric Design
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Zizi's Christmas Material
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Shoal of fish mural art
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Woodlands wall mural painting
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Illustration for Cheddar Woods luxury resort
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Mural Artwork By Exeter Based Illustrator
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