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Esther Tang's gloriously textural illustrations help her connect to the world emotionally

Creative Boom

Erupting from the page and screen with a masterful use of colour and form, Esther's illustrations blend the nuanced textural drawing techniques of watercolours and ink with the precision and perfection of modern digital mediums. After taking a look at her work, it's not surprising to see why the praise has come thick and fast.

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The Best Grit, Grain & Grunge Textures (Free & Premium Packs)

Spoon Graphics

Gritty, grainy, grungy textures are my favourite type of design asset for roughing up your clean digital artwork to give it an old, worn, and distressed appearance. Because grungy textures are sourced from real dirty surfaces, there’s an infinite supply of resources, each one with its own unique style. 24 Free Dirt Textures.

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Beyond Imagination: Exploring Samji’s Stunning Digital Illustrations

Graphic Design Junction

In the realm of contemporary digital illustrations art, one name shines brightly: Samji Illustrator. Through their captivating artwork, Samji seamlessly combines traditional techniques with digital illustrations medium, creating visually stunning pieces that captivate audiences worldwide. You can catch Samji’s on Behance.

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Hannah Lock draws hard with pencils and pastels to create vibrant, textured illustrations

Creative Boom

But rather than layering up these tones digitally, she creates them the old fashioned way by pressing coloured pencils firmly onto the page. Despite not being adverse to digital illustration, she greatly enjoys working with something tangible like inks, coloured pencils and pastels. © Hannah Lock. © Hannah Lock. © Hannah Lock.

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20+ Best Free Halftone Photoshop Brush Sets for Digital Artists

SpeckyBoy

They are useful for adding a vintage or comic book appearance to digital artwork, making them a popular choice for artists looking to add depth and texture to their work. They are perfect for digital designers at all skill levels and provide a range of options to suit various styles and requirements.

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James Olstein uses his love of screen printing to create stunning digital illustrations with an analogue feel

Creative Boom

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. Based in Philadelphia, James Olstein is an illustrator, author and teacher specialising in creating digital art that retains an analogue look and feel.

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35 Amazing Examples of Digital Art and Illustrations

Graphic Design Junction

Digital art and illustrations have evolved into a powerful and dynamic form of artistic expression, pushing the boundaries of creativity and imagination. In the year 2024, we find ourselves amidst a thriving era of digital artwork, witnessing the awe-inspiring creations of professional artists and illustrator designers.

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