James Martin Studio

James Martin earned his B.F.A. in Illustration from the The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Upon graduation he worked for the comic legend Neal Adams as a storyboard and movie poster sketch artist. This culminated in a collaboration of a series of covers and illustrations with the artist. A freelance career followed in L.A.'s film and advertising industry. Some clients included: Lorne Michaels, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, The Grammy Awards, Mattel, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, The Disney Magazine, Lightstorm Entertainment, Marvel Comics and commissions from directors James Cameron and Jean-Pierre Jeunet. For over 20 years he has worked as a Background painter, Visual Development artist, Texture and Matte Painter for Walt Disney Feature Animation and DreamWorks Animation. Working on such films as: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Tarzan, Treasure Planet, Over the Hedge, Shrek 4, Puss in Boots and How to Train Your Dragon I and II. He has also conducted painting and drawing workshops for the artists at DreamWorks Animation. He is currently a Freelance illustrator and Faculty member in the Illustration department at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. A book of his work will be coming to Kickstarter winter 2019. WEBSITE: www.jamesmartinstudio.com Instagram: jmartinstudio.com ​