WORK SHOWCASE: Jim Starr

This week, the Directory of Illustration is proud to highlight a new project from renowned illustrator Jim Starr.

THE WORK

Illustrator: Jim Starr

Artist Agent: Donna Rosen

Client: Professional Bull Riders World Championships 2025

About the Project: For the 2025 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) World Championships, illustrator Jim Starr was commissioned to create two custom maps capturing the energy and layout of this high-profile event. Split between two iconic Texas venues—the Fort Worth Stockyards and Arlington’s Globe Life Field—each location needed a clear, engaging visual guide for thousands of attendees.

Jim’s detailed illustrations showcased not just the venue layouts but also highlighted the key events, entertainment areas, and attractions happening throughout the championship weekend. His maps were featured in official event brochures and displayed prominently on A-Frames across both sites, helping fans navigate the festivities with ease.

With his signature clarity and creative flair, Jim Starr once again demonstrated how illustration can enhance the experience of live events—making information accessible while reflecting the spirit of the occasion.

About the Artist: Jim Starr is a versatile illustrator with a lifelong passion for drawing, which naturally led him to a career in illustration. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in illustration, he began his career as a staff illustrator at Eucalyptus Tree Studios, where he developed his adaptable, multi-style approach. For over 20 years, Jim has worked as a successful freelance illustrator, creating conceptually strong and well-designed work across a wide range of applications—from editorial and corporate projects to packaging, logos, and event materials. His work, spanning techniques such as scratchboard, watercolor, woodcut, and digital, has been recognized by Print magazine, the Society of Illustrators, and the Washington D.C. Illustrators Club.

For more examples of Jim’s work,

explore his portfolio link below!

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