James Jarvis (illustrator)

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James Jarvis (born London, 1970) is a British illustrator and toy designer, a pioneer of the soft vinyl designer toy revolution.

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Jarvis began his career as a designer for the fashion company Silas. He created characters at his own company, Amos Toys, each character with its own personality and background world. He now works as a freelance illustrator.

Education

Jarvis was educated at Dulwich College, London. After a foundation course at Chelsea College of Arts he went on to study illustration at the University of Brighton (1990–1993) and took a master's degree in illustration at the Royal College of Art (1993–1995).

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