James Jean is a great example of an artist capable of mixing traditional and digital mediums seemlessly. He has worked commercially and independently for companys such as Target and DC Comics. His covers for The Umbrella Academy and Fables comic books have won him many awards. What I appreciate most about Mr. Jean is his willingness to share his process. In his books Process Recess 1-3 and Fables Covers by James Jean he includes the various stages of each work. He incorporates blue pencil, graphite, acrylics, oils and a variety of surface media- all before he brings it into the computer for additional work.
Mr. Jean is also well versed in graphic design. Typically using bold shapes, he compliments his beautiful use of contour line and shape.
-Dustin
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