James Ormiston

James Ormiston is a New Zealand-born illustrator and artist known for his surreal and realistic artworks. He grew up on a farm in rural New Zealand and later moved to Dunedin to pursue a career in the arts. Although he studied Fine Art at the Dunedin School of Art, he left to focus on illustration and to open an art gallery, which allowed him to develop his artistic career further.23

In addition to his illustration work, Ormiston has been involved in various artistic initiatives, including being featured as an artist in residence on Redbubble, where he shares art challenges and tutorials aimed at inspiring other artists.1 His work can be found on platforms like Saatchi Art, showcasing his diverse artistic style and contributions to the art community.3