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 Recycled Glass Insulation
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 ·
3D Type - Oilsands Optimism
Extruded 3D type for an Alberta Venture Magazine article speculating when oilsands investments will see a recovery. 3 out of 10 delegates polled predicted sector spending to return in 2015.
In the end, the background had to be flattened and subdued a bit to allow copy and other graphics to run overtop. See the final in print.
This was a quick turnaround project, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
Labels: 3D, in print, industrial, infographics, portfolio, type
Posted by James Provost, April 13, 2009 ·
Green Power
New to the site is a phantom illustration of a cordless circular saw featuring the next generation of rechargable batteries. Nanophosphate lithium-ion batteries are said to recharge in minutes rather than hours, have ten times the life cycle and double the capacity of current rechargable batteries.
These batteries are currently being tested in consumer electronics, hardware and automotive applications and are expected on the shelf in the next 18 months. This technology will power products that are greener, more affordable and longer-lasting.
Labels: cutaway, industrial, phantom, portfolio, product illustration
Posted by James Provost, October 20, 2008 ·
7 Things to Know About the FCC's 700 MHz Auction
1. The 700 MHz band will be vacated by TV broadcasters
2. Broadcasters will switch to Digital Television (DTV)
3. The 700 MHz band will be used to build a new nation-wide wireless network
4. The new network will have more coverage and faster connections
5. The new network will be open to all devices
6. All devices will be open to third party software
7. The new network will be cost you less
Want to know more? Download the PDF:
7 Things to Know About the FCC's 700 MHz Auction 
Labels: communication, creative commons, industrial, infographics, portfolio, product illustration, technical illustration, technology
Posted by James Provost, April 18, 2008 ·
Plas-tech Manufacturing & Design Facility
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 ·
New Instructional Illustration and Style Pricing Guide
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 ·
More Motion Graphics
A couple more motion graphics projects added to that section. The first for Scientific Illustration 3 last year showing the anatomy of a Purging Buckthorn tree down to cellular level, the second a presentation introduction for Global Stainless.
Labels: industrial, interactive, motion graphics, portfolio, scientific illustration
Posted by James Provost, March 14, 2007 ·
New Technical Illustration and Motion Graphics
Some additions to my illustration and new motion graphics portfolios. I've taken down the comics section because I have very little time to dedicate to it. Look for it going back up sometime in May.
Labels: exploded, industrial, infographics, interactive, motion graphics, portfolio, technical illustration
Posted by James Provost, ·
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Sarah Jargstorf, Fred Hon, Tessar Lo, Rey Ortega, Chad Covino, Nataly Kim, Matt Hammill, Eshwin Dhir, Alexei Vella, Rosemary Travale, Paul Leli, Drawn