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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

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Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. After gaining residency without needing an employer sponsorship, he quit his job and pursued freelance full-time. How have the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes impacted visual creatives?

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Leah Jacobs-Gordon on the artistry of book cover design

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Alongside these endeavours, she's carved out a niche as a freelance book designer, creating covers for a range of international publishers across various genres. However, they said they loved my work and asked if I would like to do freelance work with them instead. Her foray into book cover design began somewhat serendipitously.

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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. The agency was founded by Mohamed Danawi in 2012. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? This is where illustration agents come into play.

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Kevin Rooi on dealing with rejection, making best use of AI and being your own boss

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Born in the Caribbean and now based in the Netherlands, Kevin moved to Amsterdam in 2012 to study graphic design, and then spent the beginning of his career enjoying internships and placements at various outlets, including for online magazine DATmag. It opens doors to opportunities such as freelance gigs or finding a job.

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Luke Brookes on the death of Instagram and what has helped him to become a successful illustrator

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Using dramatic lighting against a restricted colour palette, Luke's been grabbing the attention of many an international client since he went freelance in 2012. Today, his portfolio is brimming with impressive editorial illustrations, book covers and packaging for the likes of Playboy, BBC, Virgin, and The Telegraph. "I

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Basically Alone We Are All: The Superb Embroidered Artworks by Cléa Lala

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Creative freelance since 2012, I specialize in working with embroidery and thread which inspires me for its many formal qualities (line, texture, volume, movement) and as well as conceptual ones (the link, the knot, the connection). French artist Cléa Lala creates provocative mixed-media artworks combining embroidery and illustration.

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Collaboration Tips: How to Collaborate Among Designers

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