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10 brilliant illustrators you should have on your radar

Creative Boom

Looking to commission an illustrator or just seeking fresh visual inspiration for your own work? It's easy to get stuck looking at the same kind of art, time and time again, in a kind of artistic version of an echo chamber. Caver Zhang Caver Zhang is a freelance illustrator based in Jinan, China. Work by Amao 2.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Illustrator Will Rea on turning a love of art into a successful career

Creative Boom

Also known as Willustration , the Sheffield-based illustrator, muralist and sign writer has quickly become known for his public artwork, indoor and outdoor signage, illustration and work in arts education. His work combines technical, observational imagery with a colourful nature, reflecting his passion for design and visual communication.

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Haruko Hayakawa creates surreal CG artwork packed with humour and subversion

Creative Boom

For as long as she can remember, Haruko Hayakawa has always been drawn to art and the act of creation, whether that was drawings, sewing or exploring digital art. Haruko would go on to study 3D, motion and VFX at the School of Visual Arts, but later dropped out after feeling that the industry was not the right fit for her.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

And outside her day job, she's the co-founder of Woodism , an art collaboration that celebrates children with autism whilst raising money for charity. Elsewhere, Olivia also works as a freelance sports reporter. Dennis is an independent designer and creative director, working across branding, art direction and graphic design.

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Fab new typefaces to freshen up your design projects this Spring

Creative Boom

Across the full family, characters stand tall in a range of styles, from heavy-footed and funky platforms to slim lifts that lend it an ethereal, art nouveau vibe. By reinterpreting the artistic and visual richness of these styles towards a more modern and contemporary approach, the result is a timeless font with character and versatility.

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What Made Bob Gill So Brilliant?

Eye on Design

Born in Brooklyn in 1931 and having trained at Philadelphia Museum School of Art and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art , he freelanced as a designer/illustrator in New York City before and after being drafted into the U.S. Initially working as an art director for advertising agency Charles Hobson Ltd.,