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
Nheolis Wind Turbine
French company Nheolis manufactures a range of beautiful, compact, efficient and sculptural wind turbines. What I like about sustainable design is the constant innovation–the ongoing reassessment of the problem and development of new and unconventional solutions.
This cutaway illustration reveals the typical inner workings of a wind turbine: drive shaft, gearbox, brake and generator.
Labels: cutaway, phantom, technical illustration, technology, type
Posted by James Provost, July 8, 2009 ·
Automotive Cutaway Illustrator Yoshihiro Inomoto
Cult of Cars blog Jalopnik has profiled legendary automotive illustrator Yoshihiro Inomoto.
With very little formal training, Inomoto began his career in 1952, long before the convenience and accuracy of computers, working in pencil and acrylic paints. Through his career he created highly detailed cutaway illustrations for Mazda, Nissan, Honda, Ferrari, Bugatti and publications like Automotive Quarterly.
These cutaways peeled away layers of stamped metal to reveal the latest technological developments in the automotive world, as well as inspiring the next generation of automotive engineers and technical illustrators.
Labels: automotive illustration, cutaway, phantom, product illustration, technical illustration
Posted by James Provost, February 14, 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 ·
Information Matters: Postcard Promo
I've begun distributing a promo postcard, "Information Matters."
Using controversial subject matter, the taser device, it explores the importance of information, and the clarity with which it can be communicated visually, in compelling and provoking viewers.
The images used on the postcard can be seen (and zoomed) in the technical illustration portfolio.
If you'd like to receive a copy of this postcard, simply fill out this subscription form.
Labels: communication, cutaway, in print, infographics, phantom, portfolio, product illustration, scientific illustration, technical illustration, technology
Posted by James Provost, June 5, 2008 ·
Featured on Illustrophile
Many thanks to Charlene for featuring my Camry Hybrid Cutaway Illustration and my website on Illustrophile. My work is in good company on her blog.
Labels: automotive illustration, phantom, product illustration, recognition, technical illustration
Posted by James Provost, October 19, 2007 ·
Camry Hybrid and Carbon Footprint Calculator
Just added some new work to my illustration and motion graphics portfolios. Good things are happening.
Labels: automotive illustration, interactive, phantom, portfolio, product illustration, technical illustration
Posted by James Provost, May 23, 2007 ·
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