Thanks to all that came out to the Illustrators North exhibition. Here’s my illustration inspired by convenience shops (with my previous local shop having a resident cat), and inspired by one of my favourite internet accounts Bodega Cats of NY. The exhibition is on for the month of December!

Thanks to all that came out to the Illustrators North exhibition. Here’s my illustration inspired by convenience shops (with my previous local shop having a resident cat), and inspired by one of my favourite internet accounts Bodega Cats of NY. The exhibition is on for the month of December!

I’m happy to announce that I’m exhibiting in the very first Illustrators North Annual exhibition celebrating the fantastically talented members, here in Northern Ireland! The exhibition is happening on Dec 4th at the Black Box, Belfast from 6pm! Hope to see you there! Bring a friend! #illustration

I’m happy to announce that I’m exhibiting in the very first Illustrators North Annual exhibition celebrating the fantastically talented members, here in Northern Ireland! The exhibition is happening on Dec 4th at the Black Box, Belfast from 6pm! Hope to see you there! Bring a friend! #illustration

I heard Chris Broad describe short-form content as 'fast food content', and I couldn't agree more.

Thanks to AI slop trying to find a quality birthday card for a family member has become so much harder.

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

I was shopping yesterday and it dawned on me that vampires can’t eat garlic bread, so they eat a loaf of dread instead. Here’s a rough sketch I did during the middle of last night. #kidlit #kidlitart

I was shopping yesterday and it dawned on me that vampires can’t eat garlic bread, so they eat a loaf of dread instead. Here’s a rough sketch I did during the middle of last night. #kidlit #kidlitart

Super Mario Galaxy is 18 years old 💀

Gorillaz 2026! 🫡 🦍 youtu.be/HyHNuVaZJ-k?...

Chiitan loves all transgender people. I've received a lot of criticism for expressing my support, but what's more important is that all transgender people live happy lives. Blue Sky cannot display long posts, so please read this post if you'd like. love you all 🤍 ↓ www.instagram.com/reel/C9qppva...

Finding smart attire in small men’s sizes in Belfast City Centre is playing on final boss mode.

A new double page spread for a non-fiction project. This time highlighting the New York skyline in Midtown Manhattan. I visited NYC before, so this view point is actually based on the observation deck at the Rockefeller Center. #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #procreateartist #childrensnonfiction

Earlier on in the year, I had the opportunity to visit the Poets & Lovers Van Gogh exhibition in the National Gallery in London. I made some sketches then, and I decided to illustrate this for use in children’s non-fiction publishing and my own blog. #kidlit #kidlitart #vangogh #procreateartist

Delighted to announce that I am now being represented by Lucie at Luddington Creative. ✨✏️ #illustration #kidlitart #childrenspublishing #kidlit

First #kidlitartpostcard for the autumn! I'm James, and I am an Irish illustrator who is currently working within children's publishing. I recently made an illustration of NYC for a kids' non-fiction project. Luddington Creative currently represents me. jamesashestudio.com [email protected]

First #kidlitartpostcard for the autumn! I'm James, and I am an Irish illustrator who is currently working within children's publishing. I recently made an illustration of NYC for a kids' non-fiction project. Luddington Creative currently represents me. jamesashestudio.com [email protected]

Dear God! Linehan was NOT arrested for “gender critical” tweets, or tweets about “trans issues”! He was arrested for tweets calling on people to violently attack trans people in public bathrooms, or (cos he’s a feminist 🙄) if the police won’t help to find the nearest “big strapping bloke” to do it

Delighted to announce that I am now being represented by Lucie at Luddington Creative. ✨✏️ #illustration #kidlitart #childrenspublishing #kidlit

My illustrated guide to the New York City Subway. Inspired by a previous visit, I created this illustration to show how the subway works as a speculative double page spread for children’s non-fiction publishing. 🍎🚃 Art direction with Luddington Creative.

A new double page spread for a non-fiction project. This time highlighting the New York skyline in Midtown Manhattan. I visited NYC before, so this view point is actually based on the observation deck at the Rockefeller Center. #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #procreateartist #childrensnonfiction

I met with a terrible fate on Vinted.

My own take on illustrating artwork based on the Wednesday Netflix series. Featuring Wednesday, Enid, and of course – Thing! With a book cover for the series’ novelization that taps into the Young Adult fiction market. #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #youngadults #wednesday #bookcover

My own take on illustrating artwork based on the Wednesday Netflix series. Featuring Wednesday, Enid, and of course – Thing! With a book cover for the series’ novelization that taps into the Young Adult fiction market. #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #youngadults #wednesday #bookcover

I'm returning to blogging about anything that has inspired me as an illustrator over the years, my progress in creating art, and any cool things I come across. I revisited my experience of visiting the Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers exhibition at the National Gallery. open.substack.com/pub/jamesash...

I'm returning to blogging about anything that has inspired me as an illustrator over the years, my progress in creating art, and any cool things I come across. I revisited my experience of visiting the Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers exhibition at the National Gallery. open.substack.com/pub/jamesash...

Earlier on in the year, I had the opportunity to visit the Poets & Lovers Van Gogh exhibition in the National Gallery in London. I made some sketches then, and I decided to illustrate this for use in children’s non-fiction publishing and my own blog. #kidlit #kidlitart #vangogh #procreateartist

If you have been to NYC then you know what this means.

My illustrated guide to the New York City Subway. Inspired by a previous visit, I created this illustration to show how the subway works as a speculative double page spread for children’s non-fiction publishing. 🍎🚃 Art direction with Luddington Creative.

Conor McGregor putting his name in for Áras an Uachtaráin - we truly live in the stupidest timeline.

Another imagined middle-grade book cover, this time it’s David Solomon’s A Beginner’s Guide to Ruling the Galaxy. Brief set by Luddington Creative.

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Saying this with as much love as possible, but please stop using AI generated graphics for activism. Plenty of artists willingly donate their time and work designing for activists, and always have. It's not necessary to step on an increasingly struggling group in order to promote worthy causes.

Another imagined middle-grade book cover, this time it’s David Solomon’s A Beginner’s Guide to Ruling the Galaxy. Brief set by Luddington Creative.

Don't they know King Billy came over on a boat?

Hey #portfolioday, I'm James, and I'm currently working on some kid lit artwork, middle-grade book covers, and projects. I'm open for commissions! jamesashestudio.com [email protected]

Hey #portfolioday, I'm James, and I'm currently working on some kid lit artwork, middle-grade book covers, and projects. I'm open for commissions! jamesashestudio.com [email protected]

Hello #kidlitartpostcard, I'm an illustrator based in Ireland, with a focus on creating story-driven narratives in my work. I'm currently working on some new projects as I transition more into Kid Lit illustration. For now, please enjoy this freshly baked loaf. 🍞🐈 jamesashestudio.com

Hello #kidlitartpostcard, I'm an illustrator based in Ireland, with a focus on creating story-driven narratives in my work. I'm currently working on some new projects as I transition more into Kid Lit illustration. For now, please enjoy this freshly baked loaf. 🍞🐈 jamesashestudio.com

Mario Kart World is a blast to play. I might make some stickers soon 🐮🏁 #mariokartworld #cow #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #illustration

The sketch and the model 🦈 #blahaj #illustration

There was a time in my life I thought about going into journalism.

Depressing

There was a time in my life I thought about going into journalism.

This week's cracking featured artists at Hireillo are Mark Montgomery, Kristina Swarner and @jamesashestudio.com ❤️ Portfolios: Mark - hireillo.com/cSJ Kristina - hireillo.com/MEX James - hireillo.com/CTp #Illustration #Art #ArtistsOnBsky

The sketch and the model 🦈 #blahaj #illustration

We've seen a few artists creating artistic licence licenses for artists over the years. It's a brilliant idea! We might need to issue some for our members at some point, but in the meantime, please show @jamesashestudio.com some love by checking out their work and giving them a follow.

Mario Kart World is a blast to play. I might make some stickers soon 🐮🏁 #mariokartworld #cow #switch2 #nintendoswitch2 #illustration