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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

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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Chris Madden on becoming a graphic illustrator, the joys of editorial work, and how to enter the industry

Creative Boom

With over a decade of experience in the illustration industry under his belt, recent years have seen him take more of a design-led approach to his craft. I graduated in 2010 with a first-class honours degree and have worked as a commercial illustrator ever since." Turning ambition into reality isn't new for Chris.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Image Credits: Amazon Any sector of the art world would point out how crucial the classics and past are to any artist. Also, it references design history from someone aware of how politics affects art. The writing is founded on the three liberal arts courses from Princeton University. The Art of Color. Buy on Amazon 3.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. It's packed with great products such as this plushie with a difference.

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Breaking Barriers Through Creativity

Lisa Maltby

When contemplating my career choices, a creative profession often appeared as a realm exclusive to the privileged few – individuals armed with financial safety nets from their parents, insider insights and connections to influential figures in creative studios, galleries, and the world of expensive art supplies.

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35 Famous Graphic Designers You Need To Know

Shillington

On top of this, she is also a teacher at the School of Visual Arts, contributes to Imprint and Uppercase magazine and has co-authored numerous books, including The Typographic Universe, American Typeplay and New Modernist Type. He lectures at his alma mater the School of Visual Arts and other colleges across America. Emory Douglas.

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14 Best Creatives from Pennsylvania

Shillington

We’ve covered the work of many creatives, from freelance designers to animation studios, in many different countries so far and now we’re heading to the USA for a celebration of creatives from the many cities of Pennsylvania. Efir Media are a web design and branding agency working out of Philadelphia, USA and Europe. Corey Brickley.