James Yang
About the Instructor
James Yang has worked as an illustrator for over 30 years and has won over 250 awards for illustration and design, including the Best of Show for 3x3 Magazine and a silver medal from the Art Directors Club of New York. His illustrations have appeared in publications worldwide and in illustration annuals of Communication Arts, 3x3 Magazine, American Illustration, and Print Magazine. James currently lives in Brooklyn.
Editorial Illustration with James Yang
In this video James Yang talks about the field of editorial illustration and the process from receiving the assignment to final art and what is expected of an illustrator when anart director or editor calls. James also shares his experiences with assignments, how to submit sketches, and his process for creating art.
Some of what you will learn:
- What is editorial illustration
- What is expected from an illustrator for assignments
- James’ process for creating ideas.
- Timeline for sketches and final art
- James’ process for executing art in Photoshop.