Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Lena Yokoyama created National Illustration Day's quirky identity Grab your pencils! Public arts organisation The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration has today launched the UK's first country-wide celebration of pictures and the people who make them with National Illustration Day, which will take place on 24 November.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

Auckland-based illustrator Joseph Carrington creates instantly recognisable work thanks to his sleek, deceptively simple style. Having originally trained as a graphic designer, Joseph Carrington pivoted to illustration seven years ago. "I Lately, I'm most proud of jobs where I've had the opportunity to animate my illustrations."

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We present a curated list to help you develop your illustration practice. Building your skills as an illustrator is mainly about practice, practice, practice. Also, there are many different types of illustration, and few of us have mastered them all. But you have to know the fundamentals first.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Eastbourne-based illustrator Beth Tibbles specialises in creating colourful illustrations brimming with joy and humour. We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. For Beth Tibbles, drawing has been a life-long passion.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The worlds of illustration and variable fonts collide in a new project from creative duo Rob en Robin titled F. But what if the same could apply to illustrations? But what if the same could apply to illustrations? Through some research, we discovered that a font is not much different from an illustration.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New York-based illustrator Andy Huang channels his knowledge of communication design into his illustrations of people to create colourful, expressive depictions that exude style and personality. Originally from Taiwan, Andy Huang is an American illustrator and graduate of the Pratt Institute.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Peru-based illustrator Ximena Collado is known for her bright and bold fashion artwork, which depicts female body types rarely seen in the mainstream. I started an Instagram account for my illustrations and always shared my process, which was very easy because of the speed painting videos Procreate automatically makes," she explains.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2024

Illustration challenges are a great way to reboot your creative brain because they offer structure, motivation and a sense of community to help you out when you can't get motivated by yourself. Official illustration challenges 1. Food illustration challenge Love food? And we've got ten ideas to help you do just that.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. We share some tips from the Creative Boom community on presenting your illustrations in the best possible light. Quality over quantity."

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? Illustration is a great way to make a living that can be both creatively fulfilling and well compensated. And that means not only being a skilled artist but also making your mark as an unmistakable, sought-after illustrator.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

One of the world's most renowned illustrators has chosen some of his most iconic works for a 14-week exhibition at The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre in Chorlton. We asked him how he managed to decide which art to display from his collection of thousands of illustrations to choose from.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 29, 2024

The work of Buenos Aires-based illustrator Sol Cotti is instantly recognisable thanks to her bold use of colour, composition and characters. Like most artists, editorial and commercial illustrator Sol Cotti grew up loving to draw. Yet despite all this, she still calls herself a self-taught illustrator who is constantly learning.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Leeds-based illustrator Khloe Baker documents the people and stories behind the city's famous food markets in a charming personal project cum zine. Through her illustrations, which have since become a zine, Khloe managed to tackle the daunting prospect of location drawing.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2024

The life and works of one of the UK's most beloved author-illustrators, Raymond Briggs, are going on display at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft. Featuring items and objects that surrounded the author in his Sussex home, it promises to provide a deeply personal view of the renowned illustrator.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2024

New York-based artist Jen Yoon has adapted Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story The Yellow Wallpaper for a modern audience in her series of AR illustrations brought to life with Adobe Aero. It still resonates with readers today, including Korean illustrator Jen Yoon, who has created a new series of accompanying AR images.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 21, 2024

Montreal-based artist Hanna Barczyk has unpacked the idea of femininity in her new series of zodiac illustrations for German women's magazine Freundin. This time, the brief Hanna was commissioned with asked her to illustrate each zodiac sign with a sense of sensuality and spirituality, with an overall gentle and dreamy feel.

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Creative Boom

MAY 25, 2023

London-based illustrator Jingxin Fang stays true to herself and refuses to follow the herd in her beautifully detailed illustrations, documenting the world around her and the wonderful people who inhabit it. Jingxin's illustrations are a mixed-media marvel created with pencils, watercolours and toner.

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Spoon Graphics

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to show you my process of converting a rough sketch into a vector illustration by turning one of my old doodles into a cute yeti cartoon character. By tracing the initial sketch with as many basic shapes as possible, we can achieve a simple ‘flat’ illustration style. Assets used.

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Spoon Graphics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Usually custom typography pieces would be drawn by hand, but today I’ll share the secret of how you can still create trendy lettering by customising ready-made fonts in Adobe Illustrator.

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Spoon Graphics

JUNE 22, 2022

In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a colourful extruded isometric text effect. It’s a relatively simple effect to create that makes use of a combination of must-know Illustrator tools. The post Colourful 3D Isometric Text Effect Illustrator Tutorial appeared first on Spoon Graphics.

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Spoon Graphics

JUNE 26, 2023

Download my collection of botanical garden illustrations for free to add vintage flower graphics to your artwork. Usually vintage illustrations like this are sourced from antique prints, but I harnessed the cutting-edge power of AI technology to generate these floral illustrations from scratch.

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We And The Color

MARCH 15, 2024

Xinyue Chen, aka Maiyashu, is Exploring Emotions and Memories Through Illustrations. In the bustling metropolis of New York, amidst the vibrant art scene, resides a talented illustrator who captivates viewers with her emotive and poignant creations. Don’t hesitate to browse through WE AND THE COLOR’s Illustration section.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Arunas Kacinskas is an freelance Portrait illustrator artist based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Whose work transcends the boundaries of conventional illustration, weaving a narrative tapestry that captures the imagination with its vivid imagery and emotive storytelling. You may be interested in the following articles as well.

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We And The Color

MARCH 22, 2024

Illustrator Yueming Li takes us on a journey to explore these very questions. It’s about diving deep into the human experience, using illustration as a bridge to connect with our inner worlds. Yueming Li Illustrations Imagine a library where memories come alive on the shelves. Or a dreamscape bathed in endless moonlight.

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We And The Color

APRIL 24, 2023

An In-Depth Exploration of Trendboyt’s Minimalist Illustrations Trendboyt ’s collection of minimalist illustrations is unlike anything else on the market. Through the unique take on art, the illustrator created a one-of-a-kind visual language that is sure to captivate any audience. Subscribe to our newsletter!

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 4, 2024

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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We And The Color

JANUARY 30, 2023

Take a look at the beautifully created illustrations by Irene Neyman. Irene Neyman is a gifted illustrator and graphic designer, connecting brands to their design elements while evoking an emotional response from audiences. Irene Neyman chose to pursue an artistic career due to her lifelong affinity for illustrating.

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We And The Color

JUNE 5, 2023

A Call for Conservation: Rohan Dahotre’s Inspiring Animal Illustrations. Rohan Dahotre , a talented illustrator with a passion for wildlife, has crafted a captivating series of animal illustrations that serve as a clarion call to protect our planet’s endangered species. Subscribe to our newsletter!

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Joe McNally

JANUARY 24, 2024

Such was the sway and swagger of Sports Illustrated, an enormously successful and powerful pinnacle of sports journalism. Bill Eppridge famously referred to the magazine as “Spots Illustrated,” given the small size of many published photos that deserved more room on the page. was typical management reaction.) Glad I have the pictures.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Once more, we spotlight the exceptional talent of Alessandro Pautasso , a visionary digital illustrations artist and graphic designer. Join us as we explore his extraordinary showcase of digital artwork , where his creativity and skill come to life in captivating illustrations. You may be interested in the following articles as well.

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Booooooom

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A selection of recent work by Hong Kong-born, New Orleans-based illustrator Hoi Chan.

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We And The Color

APRIL 18, 2023

Capturing the magic of human connections in two illustrations. Charlie Davis is a London-based illustrator and artist who creates nostalgic, expressive artwork inspired by everyday people and their experiences. Feel free to take a look at Charlie Davis’ portfolio on Behance or follow this talented illustrator on Instagram.

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We And The Color

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Graphic paintings and bold colors by Brazilian illustrator Douglas Lopes. Douglas Lopes is a black Brazilian illustrator with a background in graphic design and advertising. He started illustrating professionally in 2017. Today, he mostly focuses on editorial illustration for books, newspapers, and magazines.

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We And The Color

JANUARY 19, 2023

Choose sets from a great variety of character illustrations created as customizable vector graphics. Created by Adobe Stock contributor @mushakesa , this amazing collection of fully customizable character illustrations consists of several individual sets. Just download those you want to incorporate into your design.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 2, 2024

Denis Gonchar stands as a luminary in the world of digital canvas illustrations art, hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Ukraine. Digital Canvas Illustrations Enhance your drawing and illustration prowess with our comprehensive tutorials led by seasoned professionals. Have a look, and feel the power of Illustration!

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We And The Color

MAY 23, 2023

Exploring Nature’s Majesty: a collection of landscape vector illustrations – all available for download. Vibrands Studio , a renowned creative studio known for its exceptional design work, has produced a breathtaking collection of landscape vector illustrations.

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We And The Color

MAY 23, 2023

Rachel O’Regan, an illustrator and graphic designer from Ireland, is known for her recent work that showcases a minimalist and realistic approach, emphasizing post-modern design and the use of colors. Below you can see a small selection of Rachel’s illustrations. Subscribe to our newsletter!

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