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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

It's a tough time to be an illustrator right now. The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart. Jean Jullien French graphic designer and illustrator currently lives and works in Paris.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Many digital illustrators create highly detailed works, whether through realistic shading or fantasy elements.

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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

Creative Boom

Illustration by Tom Woolley As AI-generated artwork becomes more common, many illustrators worry about being replaced. Illustrator Tom Woolley shows us how to future-proof your career in an evolving industry. As illustration agent James Hughes mentioned in his article, Is AI really coming for your illustration career?

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The World Illustration Awards 2025 shortlist is here, and it's a feast for the eyes

Creative Boom

An Egg-cellent Card Game: Can You Find the Missing by Paperface (Design Product & Packaging) The AOI has unveiled those in the running for this year's World Illustration Awards, featuring 200 standout projects from over 4,700 entries worldwide. Illustrators are leveraging technology not just for efficiency but to push visual boundaries."

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How live event illustration brings big opportunities for artists

Creative Boom

And, if you're good at it, there are clients out there who will pay handsomely for your live illustration talents. Ever since Creative Boom began, illustrators have told us they love getting back to the basicsdrawing and painting hands-on with traditional media. Most live event illustrators work in fashion and beauty.

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Illustrator Poan Pan on embracing change, community, and the unexpected

Creative Boom

Three years on from our last conversation, Taiwanese illustrator Poan Pan reflects on his evolving creative journey, the power of community, and his ever-expanding artistic practice. Good news I'm still freelancing as an illustrator! He asks, "Can illustration also embrace nuance, ambiguity, and a broader spectrum of emotions?

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10 Procreate tips every aspiring illustrator should know

Creative Bloq

Getting started in digital art and illustration can be daunting, especially if youre new to the tools, tech, and apps. TOPICS Illustration Art procreate iPad Apple Daniel Włodarski Social Links Navigation Illustrator Daniel is an illustrator. The best iPad for drawing makes art approachable, too.