ABOUT ME
I'm Dr. James Chapman, an illustrator, based in Manchester, UK
I’ve written a number of books based around language and the different ways we all look at the same thing. Sounds All Around was published in 2020 and won a Nautilus Book Award for Children’s Non-Fiction. A follow-up called A World of Wisdom was published the following year.
When I’m not working digitally, I like to paint with POSCA pens in my sketchbook. I’ve taught an online course with Domestika about my process, and how I prepare my work for printing.
I am currently painting as much as I can, and posting it all on Patreon.
I’ve worked extensively as a designer at for animation. A portfolio of my design work is hosted here (password available on request).
Previous shows I’ve worked on include, Eureka (Disney+), Ada Twist, Scientist (Netflix), Powerbirds (Universal Kids), Nella, the Princess Knight (Nickelodeon).
I have a PhD in Nanoscience from the University of Manchester, but it has so far not been very useful in my career as an artist. You can read my thesis here.
If you'd like to work on anything together, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the contact page above, or via email.
INTERVIEWS
The Guardian
Domestika (Video Interview)
WGN Radio (Chicago Radio podcast interview)
Lingotastic
A Plus
Gree (article in Japanese)
Le Soir (print article, in French)
Het Parool (print article, in Dutch)