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Holly Stapleton mixes gouache with digital art to create works bathed in golden hour light

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Completely self-taught, Holly didn't undertake any formal training or higher education in illustrator or visual arts. During this time, she explored animation and made looping motion graphics in Photoshop for fun. I started to realise that illustration was more gratifying for me than animation and less tedious.

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Xinyue Song escapes the patterns of everyday life with her happy and ironic illustrations

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A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Xinyue splits her time between the Big Apple and Beijing. After completing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a Master's degree in Computer Arts from the hallowed institution, she started her career as a freelance illustrator. She credits social media.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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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. One such artist is Rich Tu , a Filipino-American and award-winning designer and artist, and graduate of SVA's Illustration as Visual Essay MFA program.

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'Never be afraid to make mistakes': Minkwan Kim on designing visuals for YouTube Music

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Google: Nuevas Vibras Google YouTube Music Pride Credit: Studio — Google YouTube Music Woodkid Reactor Credit: Studio — Saad Moosajee After graduating from New York's School of Visual Arts in 2020 with a BFA in Graphic Arts 2020, Min's internship with Nike quickly turned into a full-time job.

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Haruko Hayakawa creates surreal CG artwork packed with humour and subversion

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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. After bouncing between agency work and in-house freelance jobs working as a food stylist in the photo industry, she settled back down into design and branding. "It

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Asia Orlando wants you to stop and take a closer look at her colourful, detailed illustrations

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I've always had this special bond with nature, especially animals, and I think that's pretty evident in my work," she adds. Then there's Rousseau, with his paintings filled with oversized plants, vivid flowers, and quirky animals peeking through the foliage. These elements mirror the details I love including in my work."

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How Much Do Graphic Designers Make?

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Common majors include graphics, visual arts, communication, illustration, animation, and interactive design. Motion graphics: animation, visual effects, video editing. Full-time vs. freelance: Freelancers average around $42/hour. Packaging design : food, retail, and product packaging.