James Cluer Illustrator and Book Designer
James Cluer Artist collaboration
James Cluer – Illustrator & Book Designer
James Cluer
James Cluer is an illustrator and book designer from Devon who has recently relocated to Leigh-on-sea. With nearly 10 years experience in the publishing industry, James primarily creates illustrations for children’s literature.
James Cluer
James studied textile-based design at university; this included fabric design, screen printing, and wallpaper design. James brings his studies into his designs today, using a layered approach to illustration and whilst his main career path has been children’s book illustration, he continues to freelance on textile projects on the side.
A lifelong creative, James followed his heart into illustration over architecture, inspired by his older brother, childhood friend and a supportive secondary school art teacher, who recognised and nurtured his talent early on. When he’s not working on commissions, James pours energy into personal projects and self-promotion, always pushing his practice forward.
James Cluer
For our collaboration James was influenced by the Risograph printing technique, which layers different coloured inks to blend new, interesting colours. James designed the artwork using four layered colours. We translated each layer of James’s designs onto screens and printed the four colours on top of each other. When you look at the design from a distance the colours blend, but up close you can see all the detail of the design. James’s designs combine the beauty from the medieval era with the alternative scene to create something unique.
