LightWork
Cover Art & Design for James E! Walker | Creative & Art, Design & Illustration | Photography: H. Byars.
LightWork - Single // Available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify + Apple Music + Tidal + Amazon + Deezer + Pandora + more.
Music, Cover Art & Design, Hip Hop/Rap
AirMax 91 Remix
An "abstrametric" illustration of the Nike Air Trainer Max 91, endorsed by Bo Jackson. Created as a part of The Dream Team Sneaker Collection.
Fashion, Apparel, Sneakers, Nike
Off-White Remix
An "abstrametric" illustration of the Air Jordan, Off-White sneakers. Created as a part of The Dream Team Sneaker Collection.
Fashion, Apparel, Sneakers, Nike
Notorious C.O.O.G.I.
An "abstrametric" portrait of the legendary Christopher Wallace, better known as the "Notorious B.I.G." (Biggie, Biggie Smalls, Big Poppa).
Music, Hip Hop & Pop Culture, Poster
Wu-Tang: An American Saga
An "abstrametric" contribution to hip hop culture. The Wu symbol is recognized globally as an official hip hop stamp. Wu-Tang. Special shouts out to the original creator behind the iconic "W," Ronald "Mathemathics" Bean.
Music, Hip Hop & Pop Culture, Public Art
Trippy Travi$
An "abstrametric" portrait of Houston's own Jacques Webster, better known as Travis $cott. (La Flame, Cactus Jack).
Music, Hip Hop & Pop Culture, Poster
Rocketeer Wes
Rocketeer Wes is a conceptual photo illustration that represents my son's obsession with all adventures of taking flight (airplanes, rockets, skydiving, etc.) He now has his own set of wings to fly.
Portrait Art, Photo Illustration
Gen-e-sis
Gen-e-sis // 20 in x 20 in // 4-Color Silkscreen Print on Woodstained Panel // Not much of a painter, I'm more of a multimedia artist. This piece was selected for the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Citywide African American Artists Exhibition in 2017. It's a portrait of my son at the age of 3, yet ironically, it continues to grow with him. I named it "Gen-e-sis" which represents the beginning of fatherhood and our journey together.
Arts & Culture, Public Art, Printmaking
TALES FROM THE WALK SIDE
Handmade poster art and design for the "Tales from the Walk Side" Show for Hip Hop Artist THE REAL J.WALKER!
Gig Poster Art + Design
18 in. x 24 in. Digital Print
Creative and Art Direction | Illustration + Design
Photography by Blake Ralston
Heavy Hearted
Album Artwork.
Title: Heavy Hearted | Artist: Clymax
2018 | Package Type: 2-Panel Cover + CD
Creative Direction: James E. Walker + Clymax
Art Direction + Design + Illustration: The Art of James E. Walker
Layout Design
Laugh Now, Cry Later
Album Artwork.
Title: Laugh Now, Cry Later | Artist: Zahi
2017 | Package Type: 2-Panel Jacket + CD
Design Style: Illustration
Creative Direction: James E. Walker
Art Direction + Design + Illustration: James E. Walker
The Art of James E. Walker
INVASION
by DRILLA THE GREAT
An intergalactic concoction.
Album Art + Layout Design
CD Jacket | 2-Panel Front + Back
Art Direction | Photography + Illustration + Design
MAKIN' ENEMIES
by K-RINO
A lyrical "can of whoop-ass" for anyone crossing the line!
Album Art + Layout Design
Standard Jewel Case Packaging | 2-Panel with Tray Card
Creative and Art Direction | Design + Illustration
ARTIST OF MANY ACTS
Collaboration with AVSXNDS
Lyrically entering the chamber of carving grooves; graphically.
Merchandise Design | Post Cards
Creative and Art Direction | Illustration + Design
KB3: Kelsey Bon3, Bad to the Bone
I had the pleasure to create the brand identity logo mark for WNBA All Star Kelsey Bone's basketball camp and vision.
I was presented with a rough sketch for their vision. It was then redrawn out and inked digitally.
DEPROGRAMMED
CLIENT: K-RINO
Replace the chip. Destroy and rebuild.
Album Art + Layout Design
Standard Jewel Case Packaging | 2-Panel with Tray Card
Industry: Hip Hop/Rap
Creative and Art Direction | Photography + Illustration + Design
CHEF BOY HARDEN
Clutch City 365, Via Colori Street Painting Festival Remix. Inspired by the Houston Rockets' 2015 Playoff Run.
Poster Design
Illustration of James Harden
Creative and Art Direction | Illustration + Design
THE ORIGINAL CHEF BOY HARDEN
Client: Self-Initiated.
Guess who's cooking tonight! Yup, that's right CBH.
Illustrated Portrait
Creative and Art Direction | Design + Illustration
PROUD
by NOAH NOVA
A nostalgic adventure starring the Mo-City Emcee.
Album Art + Layout Design
CD Jacket - 2-Panel Front + Back
Art Direction | Photography + Illustration + Design
POSTER ART + DESIGN
A collection of my favorite posters from the 2013 series.
Poster Art + Design
Creative + Art Direction | Design + Illustration
WINTER + SPRING TRIFOLD
by THE PRINTING MUSEUM
Quarterly Publication for The Printing Museum. Cover designed as a tribute to Artist-in-Residence, Charles Criner.
Publication Design
6-Panel Brochure
Art Direction | Illustration + Design
BOXtracized
Every underdog has his day with this is inspirational success story that unfolds, right out of the box.
Calendar Art + Layout Design
12-Month Calendar
Creative and Art Direction | Illustration + Design
Photography by Hannah Walker
Entertainment, Visual Storytelling, Calendar
REST EASY
Give flowers to those you love while can still smell them. Entry one of a dedicated memorial series.
Illustrated Design
Digital Illustration Portrait
Self-Initiated Project
Creative + Art Direction | Design + Illustration by James E. Walker
Grand Gesture
Every artist must make a sacrifice.
Album Art + Layout Design
Commissioned by DEM DAYUM TWINZ & Danny Blvnt
Creative and Art Direction | Design + Illustration by James E. Walker
CHANGES
When it rains, it pours, but then comes a "change."
Album Art + Layout Design
Commissioned by NOAH NOVA
Art Direction | Design + Illustration by James E. Walker
THE PLAYLIST
I was commissioned by Renaissential to create the identity and marketing ads for The PlayList: A Pop Up Shop & Gallery for the art of James E. Walker and Shawn Artis' collaborative show.