The fantastic plate above popped up in my Etsy suggestions last week, and I just about lost my mind! These are the charming, funny drawings by James Ward, AKA Jimbob Art, “Keeping animals in pants since 2010.” The adorable images are hand-drawn on ceramics, and they make me want to replace all my dishes.

Ward’s animal subjects are adorably anthropomorphized, and like me, they spend their time thinking about, interacting with, stealing, or eating food.

“I feel drawing anthropomorphic characters can describe so much about human emotions and personalities with the juxtaposition of the animal’s expression against his clothing, an item or text…

“One of the main contexts of my recent work is the idea that big scary animals can still express themselves and still like to eat cakes off plates! I often use stereotypes of animals, but aim to make them original and a bit quirky. What I like about drawing animal characters is the response from people who identify with them; usually telling me that they know someone who acts like one of them.”

– About James Ward

Ward’s lovely art is also available on items like tea towels, totes, tankards, trays, tins, and other T words.

View this post on Instagram

We have donated £200 worth of Jimbobart products for this great cause please please check out this silent auction for a chance to snap up some great prizes from lots of fantastic businesses This item is a serving plate, 4 side plates and 2 mugs. For the lucky winner of the Jimbobart products on the silent auction I will also give them a signed original drawing. Happy Bidding! Link is in my profile

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Apr 17, 2020 at 8:35am PDT

You can see and shop all of Jimbob Art’s wonderful items on the Jimbob Art website and on Instagram and Etsy.

View this post on Instagram

(Extended till Wednesday 23rd) This London Design Festival we've teamed up with Wolf and Badger to give you the chance to design your very own Jimbob plate! We're calling on you to get in touch with your creative side and draw your own animal-themed creation. The winning design will be digitally printed on a set of four side plates (21.3cm diameter) and sent directly to the winner to enjoy. To enter simply share your creation on Instagram tagging both @wolfandbadger & @jimbobart and using the hashtag #designyourownjimbob⁠⠀

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Sep 21, 2020 at 6:31am PDT

View this post on Instagram

I love biscuits and drawing otters – another possible design for a tote

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Aug 28, 2020 at 8:06am PDT

View this post on Instagram

I’m a Puffin lovin’ Muffin eater! . . . . . #jimbobart #newrange #puffin #puffinlover #muffin #muffintime #plate #tabletop #tableware #newdesign #illustration #birdsofinstagram #giftsforhim #giftideas #giftforhome

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Nov 6, 2018 at 3:57am PST

View this post on Instagram

Lots and lots and lots of them!! Happy pancake day 🙂

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Feb 25, 2020 at 4:18am PST

View this post on Instagram

Despite popular belief, mice actually don’t love cheese. But this otter really has to have all the cheeses, and just one more bite… What is your favourite cheese? #Camembert, #Gorgonzola or #Cheddar?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #cheeselover #cheeseboard #instafood #foodblogger ⁠ #plate #otter #otterlove #platewall #homedecor #sideplat #handdrawn #tableware #otterplate #cheeseplate #madeinbritain #thinkbigshopsmall #shoppingwithsoul #giftidea #etsyuk #jimbobart #illustration⁠ ⁠ ⁠

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Aug 2, 2019 at 7:03am PDT

View this post on Instagram

He really does love toast and jam…and Marmalade…and sometimes chocolate spread…⁠ ⁠ Original illustration by me, with artwork applied by hand. Dishwasher and washing safe for toast and jam eating or display! www.jimbobart.com⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #jimbobart #jamontoast #lamb #sideplate #plate #tableware #homeware #illustration #illustrator #breakfast #toast #sheep #buydifferently #shopsmallthinkbig #shopsmall

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Sep 17, 2019 at 4:30am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Who is joining me for waffles?

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Oct 25, 2019 at 5:42am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Cheers, its Saturday and its a 3 day weekend! Kick back and relax with good friends and family. ⁠Enjoy everyone!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #bankholiday #bankholidayvibe #mrbear #doodling #drawingoftheday #shopsmall #illustration #illustrator #jimbobart #doodling #illustratorsoninstagram #drawing #brightonartist #drawingoftheday #heytheremaker #jimbobart independentbrighton #buydifferently

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Aug 24, 2019 at 4:25am PDT

View this post on Instagram

NEW PLATE DESIGN of the day #2 – 🍔🍔time!! #thecatburgerler

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Nov 8, 2017 at 1:01pm PST

View this post on Instagram

Weasel alert!! Limited amount of weasels plates back in stock for a short time, chance to pick up one of the older designs. Web link in bio.

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Oct 17, 2017 at 8:45am PDT

View this post on Instagram

This fella was too busy successfully defending sandwiches yesterday to wish you a happy National Sandwich Day 🍞 #nationalsandwichday #illustration #jimbobart #bear #sandwich #ceramics

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Nov 4, 2016 at 8:12am PDT

View this post on Instagram

Thursday Flash Sale!!! For a really small amount of time, the Cheese Sloth is half price. www.jimbobart.com #flashsale #sloth #cheese #illustration

A post shared by Jimbob Art (@jimbobart) on Sep 17, 2015 at 3:37am PDT