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Patrick Nelson's breathtaking collages bring a graphic design sensibility to the world of art

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The results are textural snapshots into our collective memory that encourage viewers to take a closer look. "My After getting my BFA from Cal Poly, I spent ten years in the graphic design and advertising industry," he recalls. "I It gives the work texture and dynamism. © Patrick Nelson. © Patrick Nelson. © Patrick Nelson. "It

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'It's okay to jump from one style to the next', Josh Patterson on carving out an illustration career

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Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. Freelance work started to come in during his third year of studies, and upon graduating he leapt straight in freelancing. "I

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

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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. In 2016 I had enough clients that I went out on my own as a freelancer, and I still am today." It's a far cry from how James started as a youngster.

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Illustrator Elenia Beretta celebrates a culinary classic with new picture book, We Love Pizza

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I like the idea of gouache because of its texture," she continues. I started my studies as an advertising graphic designer and then worked for six years at Santini Maglificio Sportivo," she explains. Of her style, she says: "I paint by hand using the gouache technique on 100% cotton paper. But also because it's natural. Elenia Beretta.

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The Super Cute 3D Characters and Animations by Cosmik Madness

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Since 2011, Luis has been working as a freelance 3D graphic designer, illustrator, and modeler. He has also contributed to several indie video game projects, alongside work in brand design, packaging, and advertising. Further expanding his skills, he also studied Multimedia and Videogame Development and 3D Modeling at ULP University.

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Van Saiyan's incredible retro illustrations draw on special moments from his childhood

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Thanks to his delicate inky line work and considered use of block colours and faded textures, Van Saiyan's artwork harks back to sci-fi comics of the 50s and 60s. Normally, I work with Photoshop, using different brushes and textures to get as close a result as possible to pulp comics," he reveals.

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Why you should learn motion design with LABASAD, Barcelona School of Arts and Design

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3D motion (including modelling, animation, texturing, lighting, rendering, character animation Module 5. Design (including art direction and AI) Module 3. 2D motion (including cel animation, character animation, kinetic type, abstract motion design, live action and VFX) Module 4. Audio Module 6.