Summary
James Arthur Ville (1988 - present) was born in Guadalajara, Mexico but grew up in the United States of America. His passion for illustrating began at 4 years of age. Watching television shows such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dragon Ball Z inspired him to transition from pencil drawings to illustrating digitally. He spends most of his focus drawing for young adults and youth. From book covers to children's books, most of his work is done from home where he can be close to his four children in Southern Oregon.
His most recent book is the Raising Dragons Graphic Novel, a comic book adaptation of the best-selling novel by Fantasy author, Bryan Davis. He looks forward to illustrating many more graphic novels, either adaptations or his own stories. His favorite comic book artists include Scott McCloud, Art Spiegelman, Ken Akamatsu, and Akira Himekawa.
James is also a professional graphic designer. He can design websites, product packaging, business cards, logos, and more! His clients include: GunSkins, BatteryStuff.com, Superhero Enterprises, Parkway Christian Center, Community Bridges Foundation, Recipe for Hope, and more.
In his spare time, James enjoys playing video games with his kids. They also spend their weekends hiking and reading books. His family means everything to him and that's what drives him to work hard and provide for their needs.
To view James Art Ville's gallery of digital illustrations, visit: jamesartville.com.
Skills
Software proficiency
Reel
Productions
- BookPower, Wisdom, and Courage: An Inktober Sketchbook
- Year2024
- RoleAuthor and Illustrator
- CompanyHis Own Comics
- BookWar For The TV Toon Empire: Rise and Fall of the Syndicated Toon Empire
- Year2024
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyJason Waguespack
- BookStudio Notes On The Record
- Year2023
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanySuperpower Enterprises
- BookEchoes of the Past: An Inktober Sketchbook (Colored Edition)
- Year2023
- RoleAuthor and Illustrator
- CompanyHis Own Comics
- BookThe New Cretaceous: Metamorphosis
- Year2022
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyC. G. Tiessen
- BookThe Inheritors
- Year2021
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyC. G. Tiessen
- BookEntrepreneur Discovery: Six Weekend Training Guide
- Year2021
- RoleBook Formatting
- CompanyDr. Jerry Dean Epps
- BookWings of Wealth
- Year2020
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyDr. Jerry Dean Epps
- BookThe Adventures of Nadesh and Petra
- Year2020
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyDr. Jerry Dean Epps
- BookEchoes of the Past: An Inktober Sketchbook
- Year2020
- RoleAuthor
- CompanyHis Own Comics
- BookGEB Garden of the Gods
- Year2019
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyD.H. O'Brien
- BookAntigravity Heroes
- Year2019
- RoleIllustrator
- CompanyScrub Jay Journeys
- BookHertz to be a Hero
- Year2019
- RoleIllustrator
- CompanyScrub Jay Journeys
- BookWanted: A Superhero to Save the World
- Year2018
- RoleIllustrator
- CompanyScrub Jay Journeys
- BookRise & Fall of the 80’s Toon Empire
- Year2017
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyJason Waguespack
- BookRaising Dragons Graphic Novel
- Year2015
- RoleIllustrator
- CompanyScrub Jay Journeys
- BookVision in Action: How A Vision Coach Can Bring You the Success You Only Dreamed Of
- Year2014
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyDog Ear Publishing, LLC
- BookBeelzebed
- Year2013
- RoleIllustrator
- CompanyScrub Jay Journeys
- BookWorld of Rigel Chase: Looming Peril
- Year2013
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyJason Waguespack
- Mobile GameStony's Revenge
- Year2013
- RoleIllustrator
- CompanyNoSleepGames
- BookPuppy Love
- Year2011
- RoleIllustrator
- CompanyWrite On!
- BookA Powerful Potion
- Year2011
- RoleIllustrator
- CompanyWrite On!
Experience
- Graphic Designer at GunSkinsEngterprise, United States of AmericaJune 2013 - Present
I manage product packaging, kit templates, website photos, and more. I also develop and maintain websites, product listings, marketplaces, and email campaigns.
- Graphic Designer at BatteryStuff.comGrants Pass, United States of AmericaJanuary 2010 - January 2013
My primary role was graphic design, which consisted of creating and editing website product images, manage social media channels, email marketing, and other promotional material. I also assisted in customer service, sales, and technical assistance.
- Concept Artist at Superhero EnterprisesCulver City, United States of AmericaJanuary 2006 - January 2015
It was my role to design characters in this fictional urban, music centered, superhero franchise. I was also tasked with providing input to the plot, creating storyboards, and character art for the video game adaptation. I was also one of the artists involved in "Notes Notations", the weekly comic series published in the Culver City Observer.