Author Archives: Thomas James
Thomas James – Summer Bummer for Variety
I really enjoyed keeping things simple with this latest illustration for Variety, to accompany an article called “Summer Puts the Heat on Paramount”. I had done the melting ice cream cone concept once before in the past, but in this
Thomas James – Summer Bummer for Variety
I really enjoyed keeping things simple with this latest illustration for Variety, to accompany an article called “Summer Puts the Heat on Paramount”. I had done the melting ice cream cone concept once before in the past, but in this
Thomas James – IKEA Sex Instructions for NSFWCORP
In a departure from my usual work, I was commissioned by NSFWCORP to create this fun and kinky illustration for their sex column. This particular piece was created to accompany their profile of porn star Marcus London and his new
Thomas James – IKEA Sex Instructions for NSFWCORP
In a departure from my usual work, I was commissioned by NSFWCORP to create this fun and kinky illustration for their sex column. This particular piece was created to accompany their profile of porn star Marcus London and his new
Thomas James – New Work for Wall Street Journal
I really enjoyed working with Art Director Keith Webb on this illustration for the Wall Street Journal. The accompanying article asks the question “Is the Babysitting track just for girls?” and also ponders the effects of babysitting on a young
Thomas James – New Work for Wall Street Journal
I really enjoyed working with Art Director Keith Webb on this illustration for the Wall Street Journal. The accompanying article asks the question “Is the Babysitting track just for girls?” and also ponders the effects of babysitting on a young
Thomas James – No Vacancy
Here’s a new editorial piece for Seven Days magazine, a Vermont-based alt-weekly publication. This one accompanies an article about the inability of local police officers to confiscate guns from those legally prohibited from owning them due to the simple fact
Thomas James – No Vacancy
Here’s a new editorial piece for Seven Days magazine, a Vermont-based alt-weekly publication. This one accompanies an article about the inability of local police officers to confiscate guns from those legally prohibited from owning them due to the simple fact
Thomas James – Animated Illustration
I’ve been having some fun making moving illustrations lately, and thought I’d share my latest creation. Actually I guess it’s more of a RE-creation of an earlier image that has been electrified with flashing lights. Wheeeee! See more of my
Thomas James – Animated Illustration
I’ve been having some fun making moving illustrations lately, and thought I’d share my latest creation. Actually I guess it’s more of a RE-creation of an earlier image that has been electrified with flashing lights. Wheeeee! See more of my
Thomas James – Recent Editorial Work
Rising cigarette prices are putting Canadian convenience stores out of business. (For Canadian Grocer) Neighborhood groups clash over new public parking laws. (For Willamette Week) Embezzlers in the Treasury Department (For Seven Days) See more of my work at thomasjamesillustration.com.
Thomas James – Recent Editorial Work
Rising cigarette prices are putting Canadian convenience stores out of business. (For Canadian Grocer) Neighborhood groups clash over new public parking laws. (For Willamette Week) Embezzlers in the Treasury Department (For Seven Days) See more of my work at thomasjamesillustration.com.
Thomas James – The Veterinary Behaviorist
As a refreshing change from my usual editorial work, I was recently commissioned to create this website illustration for a veterinary behaviorist. As the name implies, it’s a veterinarian who specializes in treating animal behavior issues. I enjoyed the challenge
Thomas James – The Veterinary Behaviorist
As a refreshing change from my usual editorial work, I was recently commissioned to create this website illustration for a veterinary behaviorist. As the name implies, it’s a veterinarian who specializes in treating animal behavior issues. I enjoyed the challenge
Thomas James – Marriage Equality Backlash for LA Times
Always a pleasure to work with Wes Bausmith at the Los Angeles Times. This latest project was for an Op-Ed piece exploring the possibility of a public or political backlash if the Supreme Court rules in favor of marriage equality.
Thomas James – Marriage Equality Backlash for LA Times
Always a pleasure to work with Wes Bausmith at the Los Angeles Times. This latest project was for an Op-Ed piece exploring the possibility of a public or political backlash if the Supreme Court rules in favor of marriage equality.
Thomas James – School Shootings and the Loss of Innocence
It’s heartbreaking that our children ever have to be worried about their safety at school, and that we as a nation even have to consider hiring armed guards to protect them. I can only hope that we will come together
Thomas James – School Shootings and the Loss of Innocence
It’s heartbreaking that our children ever have to be worried about their safety at school, and that we as a nation even have to consider hiring armed guards to protect them. I can only hope that we will come together
Thomas James – Guns, Sharks, and Pasta – New Personal Work
Just thought I’d start off the week by sharing a few personal pieces that I created recently in between editorial projects. Enjoy! The Fantasy of the Extended Mag Restaurants that are purposely loud to increase customer turnaround. The Business of
Thomas James – Guns, Sharks, and Pasta – New Personal Work
Just thought I’d start off the week by sharing a few personal pieces that I created recently in between editorial projects. Enjoy! The Fantasy of the Extended Mag Restaurants that are purposely loud to increase customer turnaround. The Business of
Thomas James – New Editorial and Personal Work
Here is an illustration that I was working on last year and then accidentally deleted the file. Thankfully the clowns in our government have generously threatened to shut down the government again, making this concept once again relevant and timely,
Thomas James – New Editorial and Personal Work
Here is an illustration that I was working on last year and then accidentally deleted the file. Thankfully the clowns in our government have generously threatened to shut down the government again, making this concept once again relevant and timely,
Thomas James – Shyness at School
Here’s a new piece based on a touching letter from a mother who struggles to help her normally extroverted child cope with being shy at school. I had a lot of fun stripping things down to the essentials, and also
Thomas James – Shyness at School
Here’s a new piece based on a touching letter from a mother who struggles to help her normally extroverted child cope with being shy at school. I had a lot of fun stripping things down to the essentials, and also
Thomas James – Classical Music’s Snobby Reputation
A new piece based on an article describing the Classical music scene’s efforts to change its snobby reputation. See more of my work at thomasjamesillustration.com.
Thomas James – Classical Music’s Snobby Reputation
A new piece based on an article describing the Classical music scene’s efforts to change its snobby reputation. See more of my work at thomasjamesillustration.com.
Thomas James – Facebook Gifts
A new personal piece about Facebook’s new ‘Facebook Gifts’ app, allowing people to purchase things for their friends within the social network. See more of my work at thomasjamesillustration.com.
Thomas James – Facebook Gifts
A new personal piece about Facebook’s new ‘Facebook Gifts’ app, allowing people to purchase things for their friends within the social network. See more of my work at thomasjamesillustration.com.
Thomas James – Recent Work and Prints for Sale
Happy New Year everyone! I’d like to share a couple of pieces completed at the tail end of 2012, and also announce my new online print shop. First, here’s a new piece about restaurants that focus more on the ambient
Thomas James – Recent Work and Prints for Sale
Happy New Year everyone! I’d like to share a couple of pieces completed at the tail end of 2012, and also announce my new online print shop. First, here’s a new piece about restaurants that focus more on the ambient
Thomas James – The Industrialization of Dairy
Here’s a visual concept that I’ve been kicking around in my head for many months, and after creating a recent piece that included sheep, I decided it was a good excuse to stay on the farm and finally get this
Thomas James – The Industrialization of Dairy
Here’s a visual concept that I’ve been kicking around in my head for many months, and after creating a recent piece that included sheep, I decided it was a good excuse to stay on the farm and finally get this
Thomas James – Face Cloning for WIRED
I’m a big fan of following through on ideas that I love, but that wasn’t chosen for a project for one reason or another. Here is another example of that, based on a WIRED magazine article about something called ‘face
Thomas James – Face Cloning for WIRED
I’m a big fan of following through on ideas that I love, but that wasn’t chosen for a project for one reason or another. Here is another example of that, based on a WIRED magazine article about something called ‘face
Thomas James – Society of Illustrators 55
A little late in announcing this on the Illo Confidential blog, but I was very excited to find out that the above illustration, “For the Love of Books”, was chosen for inclusion in this year’s Society of Illustrators 55 annual
Thomas James – Society of Illustrators 55
A little late in announcing this on the Illo Confidential blog, but I was very excited to find out that the above illustration, “For the Love of Books”, was chosen for inclusion in this year’s Society of Illustrators 55 annual
Thomas James – Bridging the Fiscal Cliff
Here’s a new piece for The Mortgage Observer based on the effects that the fiscal cliff negotiations will have on the commercial real estate market. Art Director Ed Johnson and I decided to create a hybrid of a steel bridge
Thomas James – Bridging the Fiscal Cliff
Here’s a new piece for The Mortgage Observer based on the effects that the fiscal cliff negotiations will have on the commercial real estate market. Art Director Ed Johnson and I decided to create a hybrid of a steel bridge
Thomas James – American-Made Christmas for LA Times
Here’s a fun new illustration for a Los Angeles Times article about a current wave of buying American-made products for Christmas, to appear on the cover of the Sunday Business section. This was one of those projects where you turn
Thomas James – American-Made Christmas for LA Times
Here’s a fun new illustration for a Los Angeles Times article about a current wave of buying American-made products for Christmas, to appear on the cover of the Sunday Business section. This was one of those projects where you turn
