About James Cottell

James graduated from Falmouth University with a BA (Hons) in Illustration in 2007. He lives in the UK and is represented by NB Illustration. He loves the countryside, music and illustrating dogs getting up to mischief…

What James Cottell does

James creates his humorous, detailed cartoon illustrations using a blend of both traditional and digital methods. He has a real strength for observation, characterisation and a strong use of line. He loves illustrating animals and people and is rarely without his trusty sketchbook to capture the world around him. His commissioned work often involves dogs which he is more than happy about!

Who James Cottell does it for

James’ artwork is well suited to the children’s book market and magazine editorials. He is also commissioned to illustrate storyboards, films and murals.

James Cottell’s clients include

Accounting and Business Magazine, Atebol, Award Publications Ltd, BBC, BP, Buster Books, Child Accident Prevention Trust, Deloitte, Educational Company of Ireland, Edge Picture Company, Franklin Watts, Hamleys, HarperCollins, House of Illustration, Lego, Molton Brown, NHS, NSPCC, Oxford University Press (UK/ Australia), Pearson, Pfizer, Plastic Pictures, Samsung and Unilever  
 

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