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Roam magazine celebrates the modern folk movement in a refreshing new way

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And so we have to salute Roam , a passion project of illustrator and designer Tom Stockwell and archaeologist and writer Henry Rayment-Pickard. Diverse topics Roam is a collaborative magazine that aims to celebrate and preserve the modern ways people engage with the past. Both founders are based in London.

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Inspired by stories and funny conversations, Alex Skyrme uses illustration to bring a smile to everyone's face

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Alex Skyrme is an illustrator who advocates for the fun side of creativity. Originally from Blaenavon, a small town in Wales, and currently based in London, Alex Skyrme studied a foundation course as CSM before embarking on a BA in Illustration & Virtual Media at LCC. Sometimes, it will be whatever's making her happy that day.

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'The profession found me': Sol Cotti on how a dinner launched her illustration career

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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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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

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BA Fashion (Central Saint Martins). Subjects covered include fashion, graphic design, illustration, animation, product and furniture design, and photography. The first week (29 June-2 July) focuses on crafts, including textiles, fashion, ceramics and glass, and metalwork. Hen Aelwyd by Alice Morell Evans.

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Illustrator Danii Pollehn on how feeling lost led to her successful freelance career

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The work of illustrator Danii Pollehn is bold, unmissable and amazing. Her goal is to create artwork that stands out, whether in a mural, graphics, packaging design or an illustration. She would eventually study fashion design, which at the time felt like the most acceptably out-of-the-ordinary route open to her. she enthuses.

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Illustrator Aura Lewis on making feminist statements, Mrs America, and her vintage-yet-modern style

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Illustrator, designer and author Aura Lewis creates joyful, colourful worlds where the personal is political. Renowned for her feminist-themed illustrations, Aura's work takes traditionally 'girly' visual elements and turns them into empowering statements. When did you first know that you wanted to be an illustrator?

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Chiara Xie's tech-focused illustrations redefine what a fulfilling life looks like

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London-based illustrator Chiara Xie reflects on the effect of technology in her cyberpunk artwork. This realisation prompted me to enrol in an intensive summer illustration course in New York, where I explored various forms of illustration. Among them, editorial illustration resonated with me the most.