Portrait of James Williams in front of his bookshelf

Hi, that's me — and my manga shelf.

About

James Williams

Storytelling, character design, hand-drawn animation

I'm James, an artist and animator with a passion for storytelling, character design, and expressive hand-drawn animation. My work draws from animation, manga, games, and tabletop roleplaying, with a particular love for strong silhouettes, distinctive characters, and traditional media.

I work across illustration, character design, ink, and watercolour, while continuing to explore the relationship between drawing and animation. I'm especially interested in how timing, movement, and visual simplicity can be used to create memorable performances and tell stories.

Drawn from

  • Animation
  • Manga
  • Games
  • Tabletop roleplaying

What I look for

  • Strong silhouettes
  • Distinctive characters
  • Traditional media