About

James Olstein is an editorial illustrator with over 15 years of experience. He works in the fields of editorial, brand, packaging and book illustration. James brings a humorous and clever approach to each project he works on. Although he works on a variety of subjects he specializes in science, outdoors, pop culture, and comedic illustrations.

“James Olstein is an illustrator and author specializing in creating digital art that retains an analogue look and feel. Filled with grainy textures and overlapping vibrant colors, his work has the curious quality of looking like it came from the past, even though it contains modern items and characters.” - Creative Boom

James’ hobbies include drinking coffee, listening to records, loudly playing the drums and getting messy from screen printing. He has rarely met a donut he didn’t like.

Skills & Services

In addition to illustration, James has over 20 years experience as an Art Director. He also works in web design, packaging, logos, branding, print/layout design, animation and video editing.

If you need an illustration and a little more James is always happy to help and offers design services at an hourly rate.

select Clients

AARP, Andrews McMeel Universal, BBC Science, the Boston Globe, Callisto Media, Chicago Sun Times, Creative Mornings, Cyclist Magazine, ESPN, Feast Magazine, FOX, GRID, Hatchette Book Group, Highlights Magazine, the LA Times, Little White Lies, Loaded Pixel, March for Science, MIT Technology Review, Monocle Magazine, Muletown Coffee, National Constitution Centre, Our State Magazine, Outside, Penguin Randomhouse, San Francisco Magazine, Scientific American, Sierra Magazine, Sony Music, The Stranger, Texas Highways Magazine, Tonewood Brewing, Travel + Leisure, Warner Brothers.