Collecting the fables cover artwork by artist james jean. The hallowed seam pr vol 3 is a canvas bound hardcover book. That quote was in the original us version of the book also. Covers is a collection of all the cover art illustrations james jean has made for the comic book series fables. Everything from sketches to final artworks are shown spanning from 2001 to 2011.
The art is haunting and beautiful, as you would expect. Most of the covers are complimented by a thumbnail or dev drawing that lead to the final design, giving you an look into the process behind each final work. The artist behind awards seasons most stunning movie. James jean is one of the premier young contemporary artists in the world. James jean has 60 books on goodreads with 351477 ratings. James jean work 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 20062004 20032002 20011999 rift i. An interview with james jean art design music film. In this weeks sketchbook club, sketchbook skool cofounder danny gregory will introduce you to james jean, an artist whose work will amaze youespecially when you learn about his favorite medium sketchbook club meets each wednesday at 5 pm edt on our facebook skool news page. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. This is all wrapped in a nice matte finished hard cover, with splashes of spot uv and red foil on the page edges, a work of art in itself.
Isbn 9780972179461 9780972179461 hardcover, adhouse books, 2005. Dont worry if you cant make itwe post each sketchbook. Fables covers by james jean by james jean penguin books. By experimenting with different styles and art historical genres, jean depicts detailed cosmological worlds that focus on both individual and universal experiences. Pdf download fables covers the art of james jean new edition download online. I had created paintings for these art shows that darren had put together for the fountain and noah, so we have a little bit of history. Today his paintings are powerful and thought provoking. Sep 21, 2011 it features 254 pages of james jeans amazing, vibrantly coloured surreal art in a book designed by the man himself. Illustration was the first step on his artistic journey.
Rift is an unique book, designed in an accordionbook format. Born in taiwan but brought up in new jersey, jean went through the school of visual arts in nyc before becoming a cover artist for dc comics. Guillermo also contributed a quote to another book of mine as well. James jean fuses contemporary subjects with aesthetic techniques inspired by traditional chinese scroll paintings, japanese woodblock prints, and renaissance portraiture. The visual artist has had the distinguished role of creating art through numerous fabrics of culture. On october 9th at 8 am pdt, james jean interviewed will be releasing the catalog for his show last year at kaikai kiki gallery.
Azimuth will include the artwork, installation photos, and process images from the exhibition in japan, as well as ancillary works created in the same period. While at school, he wanted to do pretty much anything that would require him to. Rare james jean kindling outofprint oop portfolio set of 12 prints. The hallowed seam collects the sketches of renowned artist james jean, who has documented his life in drawings and paintings.
By experimenting with different styles and arthistorical genres, jean depicts detailed cosmological worlds that focus on both individual and universal experiences. In this weeks sketchbook club, sketchbook skool cofounder danny gregory will introduce you to james jean, an artist whose work will amaze youespecially when you learn about his favorite medium. See more ideas about art, illustration art and illustration. James jean, the awardwinning taiwaneseamerican illustrator and painter, was once best known to comicbook fans as the cover artist of vertigo. Over the past decade, james jean has won critical acclaim for his art including a record eight eisner awards in a row for his cover illustrations for the dc. Dec 08, 2017 james jean, the awardwinning taiwaneseamerican illustrator and painter, was once best known to comic book fans as the cover artist of vertigo comics longrunning fantasy series fables, as. James jean shows characters that are ethereal, in motion and always graceful in gesture james jean kali, 2015 left sadhu, 2015 center tobacco, 2015 right between commercial and personal work. This book is a beautiful collection of the covers made by james jean for the graphic novels fables. The book is about the size of a palm and comes with a beautiful slipcase. Theres no name, text, or signature on the billboard just an image of a gingko sprite feeding her offspring noodles from the head of a kappa. It is 15 wide, unfolding to 30 for large format perfectly printed reproductions of james jeans art. James jeans artwork is truely fantastic and such a nice addition to any bookshelf. Zugzwang is a catalog of new work exhibited at hidari zingaro gallery in tokyo, curated by takashi murakami. James jean prada bag collaboration teaser hypebeast.
Upon graduating, jean became a cover artist for dc comics, garnering seven eisner awards. The book itself is well constructed, heavy and of highquality. Learn about the artist and see available works for sale. I asked jean what his process is like when starting a new piece. Dont worry if you cant make itwe post each sketchbook club video replay here on the blog on fridays. Jean has a well regarded blog called process recess, that includes examples of his work, sometimes presented in several stages as in his cover for the special 5oth issue of dc comics fables, shown above. Drawing inspiration from the private sketchbooks of artists, illustra. I got my grubby little hands on a copy of james jeans process recess. He gained notoriety from his work with dcs fables and his work with prada.
James jean 20th century masquerade, 2016 ink jet print 1658 x 1212 inches 42. Fresh out of new yorks school of visual arts, james jeans career as a comic book artist and commercial illustrator took off at full tilt, with a series of covers for the modernday fairy tale fables and projects for clients like prada, 2x4, and atlantic records, earning him broad recognition and numerous industry awards. Part of a new breed of visual artists operating somewhere between the realms of cartooning and traditional fineart illustration, jean has yet to publish any actual comics, but his awardwinning covers for comic books such as fables have put him on the map nonetheless. James jean is a taiwaneseamerican visual artist, who was born in taiwan and raised in parsippanytroy hills, new jersey. The process recess volumes display jeans process in his illustrations, by showing both the original sketches and the final coloring, process recess is also the name of his blog, which includes similar content. Join facebook to connect with jean james and others you may know. See more ideas about illustration art, illustration and artist. Fables covers by james jean penguin books australia. Aug 25, 2006 jean has a well regarded blog called process recess, that includes examples of his work, sometimes presented in several stages as in his cover for the special 5oth issue of dc comics fables, shown above. Jean has won comics top awards, the eisner and the kurtzman. To start with i just want to mention that nearly every time ive asked one of my interviewees who there favourite living illustrators and artists are your name seems to always pop up regardless of their influences.
Soma mushroom boss these illustrations are from james jeans mysterious personal project, soma. Sketchbook club meets each wednesday at 5 pm edt on our facebook skool news page. Nov 29, 2007 james jean signing at gallery nucleus. He received his education at the school of visual arts in new york city, from which he graduated in 2001. James jean signing at gallery nucleus tonight laist. Anyone who is a fan of jeans art would do well to add this to their collection. It features 254 pages of james jeans amazing, vibrantly coloured surreal art in a book designed by the man himself. This art book does live up to all of the 5 stars it gets. The laws of gravity are broken and the places depicted are some other, distant and unclear planes of existence. Beautiful art book filled with the incomparable work of james jean.
The book is created by james jean, one of the very talented artists of our times. Includes 10 vellum sleeve inserts, sketch and preliminary artwork and commentary from jean about his creative process. James jean books list of books by author james jean. I hope someone will eventually transform these into a mega manlike video game, in which the hero can accumulate more powers as he goes through the game. While in art school, jean worked in a rather more photorealistic style, pinning down the skill and technique that would be a mainstay of his work in years to come. The art of james jean new edition book download free. In this book, youll see the other side of james jean when hes not painting his masterpieces. Jean is recognized for both his commercial work and fine art gallery work. An lcs interview with james jean the little chimp society. James jean is wellknown as a highly accomplished artist, and his cover work is reproduced in this book with great detail and clarity.
The art of james jean mobi process recess collects the art of james jean. No one seems to know if they were for a commission or just for fun, but they are pretty amazing. Perfect for any artbook library or fables completist, this volume includes neverbeforeseen sketch material, along with insightful commentary and remarkable insights into jeans creative process. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Covers is a collection of the cover art illustrations james jean has made for the comic book series fables. Apr 17, 2011 for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. May 30, 2016 beautifully composed james jean art the artists imagination is on another level as he constantly creates compositions of characters, ethereal and in motion, always graceful in gesture. Catchment dynamics and river processes, volume 7 developments.
It will be displayed directly above giant robot gallery on sawtelle boulevard until the end of april, 2017. How jeanmichel basquiat taught me to forget about technique. Also included is a afterword by celebrated fables writercreator bill willingham. Process recess art book james jean hardcover rare dust jacket 1 owner. The renowned artist partners with the luxury fashion house. The book is a good buy if youre a fan of fables, or simply if you appreciate art. Perfect for any art book library or fables completist, this volume includes neverbeforeseen sketch material, along with insightful commentary and remarkable insights into jeans creative process. Gorgeous reproductions of different pieces and a few surprises that i didnt expect from a book in this price range. The artist behind awards seasons most stunning movie posters. See all books authored by james jean, including james jean monograph.
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