James Law

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ABOUT JAMES LAW

I believe in the power of visual stories: to delight, inspire and profoundly affect an audience. For over sixteen years, I have set my talent to the authoring of such tales. Central to my artistic values: to forge inspirational media that I am invested in, and just as importantly, to do so within a culture of creative courage, mutual growth and a spirit of family.I have had the privilege of working across Animation, Illustration and Game concept and production art. I’ve been happily married even longer than I’ve been professionally working and am a proud Dad to two girls. I’ve gladly served as a mentor within both my work place and my community.My primary passions are authoring worlds bristling with depth, coherence and love; and empowering other artists to unlock their potential- Proven talent in both authoring a vision and directing it through team to final result- Superb ability to mentor, teach and share experience and methods- Art Director for almost 6 years on a multi-season, TV broadcast show, rated no.1 on PBS kids - Published book illustrator and video game art director with seventeen released titles- Superb story sense and writing ability - Outstanding versatility in style range and application- Highly skilled in a wide range of digital software, especially across Adobe’s creative suite- Repeated success establishing a unique art direction for both a company and products- Exceptional ability to produce first-rate work to tight deadlines- Can manage multiple projects and departments simultaneously- Proven success of both working to and innovating within client style guides- Teachable and a team player; able to take or give direction for duration of project- First-rate draughtsman qualities- Trained in animation, performance, editing and storytelling- Years of experience authoring fiction prose, screenplay or documentation- Excellent and experienced Orator- Father to two beautiful daughters: the greatest challenge of all :)