VANTAGE BANK + JAMES NELSON

December 12, 2024

✨ James Nelson brings the whimsy ✨


Illustrator James Nelson was recently awarded an exciting new project by Vantage Bank to create their 2024 Holiday card. His illustration will be featured on a printed card as well as an animated version to be sent to the bank’s clients via email.


For this project, the client requested a design featuring seven unique bird species native to Texas, each representing a different region and location across the state. James brought the concept to life by grouping the birds together on a stylized wreath adorned with a ribbon. In the animated version, three of the birds will take flight from the wreath, adding a dynamic and engaging touch to the design.


James thoroughly enjoyed researching and learning about the colorful birds indigenous to Texas’s various cities and regions. He embraced the challenge of creating a whimsical yet sophisticated design that perfectly met the client’s vision for a one-of-a-kind holiday card.

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