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10 brilliant illustrators you should have on your radar

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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 Caver Zhang 3.

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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. 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

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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

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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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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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8 things I wish I'd known before breaking into the creative industry

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For example, if you're freelance, clients will want to pay you peanuts. Basically, you have to get to a stage where you're confident you're producing good work that clients or your employer likes. Then, if you're a freelancer, start upping your rates, and you may be surprised how quickly people agree to them. (In

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Soumyaraj Vishwakarma's calming illustrations remind us to enjoy a slower pace of life

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Art has always been a strong part of Soumyaraj's identity. She also thanks her art teacher, who helped her lean more towards a creative subject in her further education. "My My parents and teachers constantly encouraged me to participate in art competitions. Through those, I realised that I could pursue art as a profession.