Outdoor & Camping Illustrations by James Olstein

As a lover of nature and avid camper I’m always excited to tackle an editorial project on the subject of the great outdoors. Here are a few select outdoor/camping illustrations that range from large editorial packages for the LA Times to a fun beer label for Tonewood brewing. See more work on my site!

Series of illustrations that created for the LA Times to accompany Jaclyn Cosgrove‘s article “How to score a great campsite near L.A. without booking ahead.” The series included this gigantic header image and three large illustrations for each type of camper. AD: Jim Cooke and Micah Fluellen

For the consummate peak bagger searching for new bragging rights (advanced.)

For the city dweller who just wants to fall asleep under the stars (beginner.)

For the REI co-op member who wants some quality dirt time (intermediate.)

An award winning fish for April 2024’s Our State Magazine. Art Director: Hannah Wright

Full wrap illustration for Tonewood Brewing’s Woodland Lager. AD: Marcy Coffey/WFGD Studio

Feature illustration for Sierra Magazine about repairing your outdoor gear to get the most from it. AD: Jessica Meskus

This series of illustrations was for Outside Magazine's Lost Arts of the Outdoors feature. AD: Christopher Thompson

More from Outside Magazine's Lost Arts of the Outdoors feature.

Another Outside Magazine's Lost Arts of the Outdoors feature

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