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When you can't explain it with words, do it with images.

Specializing in hyper-realistic architectural, product, industrial & scientific illustration to reveal hidden value to your customer; how it's made and how it works, from simple to complex.

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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:
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Posted by James Provost, April 18, 2008 ·


Motor Yacht Cutaway Illustration


Motor Yacht Cutaway Illustration

Recently completed a cutaway illustration of an 80-foot flybridge megayacht and its cabin.

Technical illustration allows for the communication of a vast amount of visual information. In this case, the entirety of the vessel - inside and out - can be presented in a single image. The quality of design, materials and finishes can be emphasized. At the same time, distracting details such as bilge pumps and thrusters can be diminished or omitted to maintain clarity.

To capture the same amount of information with product photography would require numerous shots from various angles, each diminishing valuable layout space - and more importantly - diminishing the viewer's attention.

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Posted by James Provost, March 22, 2008 ·


Plas-tech Manufacturing & Design Facility


Plas-Tech Facility, Manufacturing & Design Markets

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.

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Posted by James Provost, December 7, 2007 ·


Boston Dynamics BigDog and Canadian Woodworking




Made a couple additions to the site: An illustration of Boston Dynamics robotic mule, BigDog, and a spot illustration for Canadian Woodworking Magazine. Also made some minor layout changes and major backend changes that should improve the efficiency of the site.

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Posted by James Provost, November 10, 2007 ·


Featured on Illustrophile


Camry Hybrid Cutaway

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.

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Posted by James Provost, October 19, 2007 ·


Canadian Woodworking Magazine




The latest issue of Canadian Woodworking Magazine, illustrated in part by me, will be appearing in finer stores and mailboxes near you in the next couple weeks. The October/November 2007 issue features about 15 spots, illustrating project measurements & assembly and woodworking tools & terminology.

Kudos to Mike Del Rizzo's lead illustrations, which look great.

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Posted by James Provost, September 10, 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.

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Posted by James Provost, September 7, 2007 ·


Camry Hybrid and Carbon Footprint Calculator


Just added some new work to my illustration and motion graphics portfolios. Good things are happening.

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Posted by James Provost, May 23, 2007 ·


Camry Hybrid Lineart



Almost done the lineart. I'll probably start painting the body tomorrow. Four weeks, it's going to be a challenge.

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Posted by James Provost, March 20, 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.

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Posted by James Provost, March 14, 2007 ·


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