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James E. Lyle

James. E. Lyle James E. Lyle is a living illustration of the success of comic books for the past 25 years. His Escape to the Stars was at the vanguard of the second wave of alternative comics in the 1980s. Up through the present day, James has honed his skills as illustrator and craftsman, moving from hands-on to today's technology, winning critical and financial success in the world of illustration and design.
James. E. Lyle

NEW STUFF!
NEW COLLECTION! SAINT GERMAINE - TALES OF AN IMMORTAL

NEW COMIC! ADAM AMONG THE GODS

What's New:
PRINTS FOR SALE
AIR BRUSH
JAMES' CHARITY AUCTION ITEM SELLS FOR $1700
GALLERY
COMMISSIONS

'90s Successes:
CULT PRESS
WIINDOWS
DOORMAN

'80s Alternative:
ESCAPE TO THE STARS
T.H.U.N.D.E.R.
THE LAST OF THE NEW WAVE RIDERS
FRIGHT NIGHT

Other Comic Book Work

Heroes Convention

Miscellany: "ADAM AMONG THE GODS" PREMIERE PAGES
CREATING COMIC CHARACTERS (Article)
ILLUSTRATION CREDITS - VISIT THE DOODLE HABITAT WEBSITE

James' Blog: DOODLES ON PAPER
James' Other Gallery: COMICARTFANS.COM

IN THE NEWS

Adam Among the Gods is NOW FOR SALE online at Aazurn Publishing!! CLICK HERE for Aazurn Publishing updates!

James will be at summer, 2008 conventions. Stop by his table and say, "Howdy!":
June 13-15 - AdventureCon, Knoxville, TN
June 20-22 - Heroes Convention, Charlotte, NC

James' illustrations are featured in a new collection of Saint Germaine - Tales of an Immortal from Transfuzion. The collection was written by Gary Reed and James' work is in good company, with artists Vince Locke, Andy Bennett, Tom Bionodillo and Guy Davis also appearing. CLICK HERE to go directly to where you can purchase Saint Germaine - Tales of an Immortal!

James is featured in the 2008 edition of the "Artist's and Graphic Designer's Market," an annual resource for freelancers for 33 years. Among the market listings and industry contacts, insider advice and marketing ideas are a few, choice reviews of current artists. James received recognition for his illustrations for Weekly Reader magazines. It is an honor to be picked out among peers for this publication!

The Asheville Citizen-Times ran a picture and article of James drawing with fourth and fifth graders at a local library event December 13, 2007. PICTURE AND PARAGRAPH HERE.

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MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATION
No illustration task is beyond James' unique talents! A growing gallery is here.

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CD PACKAGES
When Todd Rundgren (featured on "That 70s Show" and currently touring with The New Cars) chooses you to illustrate his CD, you're hot! A gallery is here of James' CD projects.

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COMMISSIONS
James pencils and inks, does cover recreations and full color computer illustrations for interested artwork collectors. Find out how to have James create something just for you.

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THE PLUS
Now, in a more serious vein (ahem), we present The Plus, James' solo book ready to explode out of Just a Buck Comics this summer!

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TALES OF THE SEA WENCH
Yes, "ARRRR" is our favorite consonant too, so pull on those pirate boots and sharpen your sword for high seas adventure in "Tales of the Sea Wench, Book One: Brothers in the Wind."

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GALLERY
From superheroes to powerful "independent" comic pages, from commercial artwork to illustrations for convention publications, this is James E. Lyle.

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COLLABORATIONS
James often collaborates with different artists on projects. Check out the "before and afters."

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RADIANT
James currently has Radiant under development with Dabel Brothers Studios. Check out James' pencils!

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AIR BRUSH
Dealing with national clients like Corona and Ron Jon Surf Shop, James collaborated on these beautiful illustrations.

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AD AGENCY PRESENTATIONS
Even when projects don't fly, presentation sketches are important to convey ideas visually to clients. And, they are stand alone art pieces!

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James' blog is at
DOODLES ON PAPER

To place an order by mail, send a check or money order to
James E. Lyle
Works Associates
89 Walker Rd.
Waynesville, NC 28786

Contact James for info about his work at Worksassociates@aol.com

James' blog is at Doodles on Paper

USA orders only, please.

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