James Provost Illustration

Information Matters.
Communicate it visually.

Specializing in technical & scientific illustration, James Provost Illustration reveals hidden value and evokes new perspectives.

For samples, view the
Technical Illustration Portfolio

Poraver takes post-consumer glass that can't be recycled, grinds it up, adds water and an expanding agent, and bakes it at 900°C. The resulting tiny lightweight beads can be added to just about any construction material to increase insulative properties, reduce weight, replace virgin resources, and contribute to LEED credits.

With such a broad range of applications, illustration is the ideal medium to bring them all together in one image. Interactivity allows the viewer to explore the different uses up close, creating an immersive environment for the communication of information.

See the finished interactive module I created for Poraver for use at their trade shows.

Labels: architectural illustration, cutaway, industrial, interactive, motion graphics

Posted by James Provost, May 9, 2009 ·

I put together this video showing my process for creating an illustration for Open Mind Magazine, reducing 15 hours of work to about two minutes. The illustration deals with Building Information Modeling (BIM), the new generation of CAD software that lets architects design the entirety of a building in one workflow.

See the final architectural illustration.

Labels: architectural illustration, cutaway, in print, motion graphics, portfolio, technical illustration, tutorials

Posted by James Provost, May 4, 2009 ·

I recently illustrated a series of architectural cutaways for the article A Change of Plans in the August issue of Alberta Venture Magazine. Drawing inspiration from architects Rem Koolhaas, Frank Gehry and Daniel Libeskind, the conceptual structure is used to explain Building Information Management (BIM) software, which aided in the design and construction of Calgary's EnCana Corporation office tower, or the Bow by Foster and Partners.



Update: View the finals here. A Change of Plans

Labels: architectural illustration, cutaway, in print

Posted by James Provost, August 13, 2008 ·

Plas-Tech is a one-stop plastic component design & manufacturing company. They came to me with a problem; their equipment enables them to manufacture virtually anything, but their customers work in very specific industries. Together we developed a package that communicates the breadth of their capabilities, as well as demonstrates specialization in their customers' markets.

See an interactive tour of their facility and target markets in the Motion Graphics Portfolio.

Labels: architectural illustration, cutaway, industrial, interactive, portfolio, technical illustration

Posted by James Provost, December 7, 2007 ·

Added a set of instructional illustrations done for Downtown Toyota to the Illustration Portfolio. These illustrations were part of a guide to orient new and returning customers to their newly renovated facilities.

Also new to the site is a Style Pricing Guide to help prospective clients match an appropriate style to their budget.

I've added a link to a friend, colleague, and amazing portrait illustrator Paul Leli. Watch out for his work in Spin and Rolling Stone.

Labels: architectural illustration, automotive illustration, industrial, instructional illustration, portfolio, technical illustration

Posted by James Provost, September 7, 2007 ·

Added two architectural illustrations from last semester to the Illustration Portfolio. I'll get some graphic design and motion graphics up this week.

Labels: architectural illustration, portfolio

Posted by James Provost, February 25, 2007 ·

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