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

Creative Boom

There are some great online learning resources and courses where students can study an aspect of motion but very few that give a comprehensive overview of every facet of the craft. Some are senior creative directors in agencies that want to understand motion a bit more and incorporate it into what they do," he continues.

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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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How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Freelancer

Just Creative

Have you checked the latest figures on the freelance workforce? Now, the number of freelancers is projected to reach more than 90 million in less than a decade. On top of that, the annual increase in the global freelance workforce keeps getting higher and higher. Why Personal Branding for Freelancers?

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Henri Campeã ties humour, magic and surrealism into his narrative-riddled work

Creative Boom

"I have always loved expressing myself," says Henri Campeã , a queer visual artist, illustrator, 2D animator and art director hailing from the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil. This was ultimately the start of a blossoming relationship with the craft of illustration, alongside a love of clay, paper sculptures and acting.

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

Creative Boom

When he's not working on professional commissions, he mashes his favourite pop culture inspirations with his fan art. But after studying for an illustration degree in Madrid, he decided to prepare a portfolio and contact illustration agencies, advertisers and magazine publishers. Music continues to play a huge part in Van's life, too.

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Designer Ferran Feixas on why social media has been a force for good in branding

Creative Boom

Designer Ferran Feixas has worked with some of the industry's most iconic agencies, from Pentagram to Interbrand, Wolff Olins to Mother Design. Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. Advice for freelancers In short, going freelance has been a positive move for Ferran.

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

Creative Boom

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. From an early age, art and design has always been a big part of my life," he tells Creative Boom. "I