Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Let's be honest: we freelancers like to think of ourselves as a pretty intelligent lot. A staggering 73% of freelancers say that tax management is the biggest strain on their mental health. Pie: the app to solve your tax problems Pie is quite simply the app freelancers have been crying out for. But we're here to reassure you.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Eastbourne-based illustrator Beth Tibbles specialises in creating colourful illustrations brimming with joy and humour. We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. For Beth Tibbles, drawing has been a life-long passion.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever? It's time to take your passion for creativity and kickstart your freelance venture. Graphic design and illustration 1. Film and animation 9.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. This is where illustration agents come into play. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? David Doran, represented by B&A 2.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Award-winning London-based illustrator Josh Patterson specialises in creating bright, bold and playful artwork that grabs people's attention. Like many illustrators, Josh settled on a creative path when he was young. So I switched back to freelancing in 2022 and have been loving it ever since."

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2022

The Leeds-based illustrator has just launched a new website, marking a fresh chapter in freelancing and a renewed confidence in herself. Hattie Clark prefers to opt for handmade methods when it comes to creating her art, mainly using ink and brushes and dreaming up "inky type, wobbly people and playful animals," as she puts it.

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Creative Boom

MAY 3, 2023

The Santa Barbara-based illustrator has enjoyed plenty of success thus far, boasting clients such as Red Bull, Major League Soccer, and The Washington Post. After being a bit of a creative nomad, I went back to school at UCLA to study graphic design but discovered that being an illustrator made me happiest.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

Multi-disciplined creative and globetrotter Maria Navarro Sanchez combines illustration and design to create stunning and empowering artwork. Based in the German city of Karlsruhe, illustrator and designer Maria Navarro Sanchez's career has been meandering. It has given me a more comprehensive and practical view of illustration.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Peru-based illustrator Ximena Collado is known for her bright and bold fashion artwork, which depicts female body types rarely seen in the mainstream. I started an Instagram account for my illustrations and always shared my process, which was very easy because of the speed painting videos Procreate automatically makes," she explains.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2022

Chinese illustrator Xinyue Song only graduated in 2018, yet she has already landed illustration work for the likes of Converse, CVS and Adidas. After completing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a Master's degree in Computer Arts from the hallowed institution, she started her career as a freelance illustrator.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Amsterdam-based artist and commercial illustrator Asia Orlando specialises in creating vibrant, playful images that pull viewers in with intricate details. It's easy to get lost in the illustrations of Asia Orlando, but that's no bad thing. This led Asia to take a bold leap towards the world of illustration. "I

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The 15 Best Freelancing Websites for Finding Work Freelancing has become an increasingly popular way for skilled professionals to find flexible work opportunities. With so many freelancing websites now available, it can take time to determine which are the best for finding freelance jobs. What is a Freelancing Website?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

© Anna Knopf Germany-based illustrator and storyteller Anna Knopf creates delightfully snug worlds in her atmospheric artwork populated by people, plants, and members of the animal kingdom. Don't worry if you can't do this for real, though, because Anna Knopf's delightful illustrations will take you there.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Artist has taken successful concept of workshops she ran for major brands such as Nike, ASOS and Timberland to help other freelancers or individuals get together and create. Freelancing can be a lonely gig, however much you love it. I was an illustrator surrounded by designers who thrived with conceptual minds.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

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. Sometimes these projects required additional illustrations, so the creative director asked if anyone at the agency could do them.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Quebec-based illustrator and graphic designer Chad Grenier uses his beautiful illustrations as a means of connecting with other people and the world around him. When we had a course in illustration, I began to understand that drawing as a job is possible. That's the distinction I love about freelancing.

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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2021

No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. Unlike other freelancers who woo prospects with fancy words and lengthy pitches, in design, your visuals must do all the talking. You can also go a step further and build a funnel that will attract clients or recruiters. b) The Problem.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 22, 2022

It's the art of telling stories that drives Luke Brookes , an award-winning illustrator based in Staffordshire whose vivid, graphic brushstrokes bring atmosphere and energy to everything he creates. I always look at my last piece, scrutinise what I think worked and didn't work, and try to improve on the following illustration.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Collaborate with diverse clients and industries to leave a tangible impact on the visual landscape of our world. Motion Graphics Design Dive into the captivating world of motion graphic design, where visual storytelling and animation converge. Create captivating animated visuals for film, television, video games, and digital media.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Brooklyn-based illustrator Eva Redamonti specialises in creating highly-intricate illustrations which communicate themes of mental health, science, nature and Futurism. Considering that mental health is a common theme in Eva Redamonti's illustrations, it makes sense that art was a kind of therapy for her growing up.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Following the release of her latest short animation, The Caterpillar Girl, she's been working with new clients and developing meaningful personal projects. This helped to kickstart her freelance career, but Aleksandra isn't one to rest on their laurels. It's been a busy year for Rotterdam-based artist Aleksandra Bokova.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2024

Illustrator and animator Samantha Curcio agrees. "I Having lots of deadlines, rather than one big one, helps to keep things interesting for illustrator and author Jennifer N. Illustrator and artist Abi Daker tells a similar story. "I Spending ages on one project gets stale after a while.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

It meant she could say in the US, and she decided to start her own company as an LLC, working as a visual designer and building a roster of clients, including Adobe, TikTok and Google. Besides freelancing, she also works as a senior visual designer at AKQA, San Francisco. Designature, a series of animated posters © Sumangla Bishnoi.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2022

An illustrator based in South West England, Scotty Gillespie creates work that is bright and optimistic, celebrating inclusivity, playfulness and tenderness and spanning digital illustration, ceramics, animation, and design. The core of my practice is always the same, digital illustration, ceramics and animation.

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Design You Trust

MARCH 27, 2024

Amin Faramarzian, based in Turkey, is a freelance illustrator with a background in graphic design and animation. He has had the opportunity to collaborate on various projects spanning a range of styles, including 2D and 3D animation, advertising, and game design.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I Take award-winning illustrator Sravyaa. "90% That's not the case, however, for illustrator Victoria Williams. Illustrator Sarah J Coleman, aka Inkymole , is among those who've dipped their toe into the TikTok waters. I do the same.".

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Austria-based illustrator Petra Braun celebrates remarkable women from all walks of life who have overcome boundaries in her vibrant, figurative artwork. My parents had a farm, and my life was filled with animals and plants, as were my drawings," Petra tells Creative Boom. "My My career aspiration back then was to become a vet."

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2022

Many artists, designers, illustrators, animators and video editors have found continued remote working not only feasible but, in many ways, preferable. As the final vestiges of lockdown laws are scrapped, though, the pressure on employees to return to the studio and freelancers to resume in-person meetings is growing.

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Design You Trust

JULY 24, 2021

Chilling alone is fine, but chilling with animals is the best. Let us introduce you to an artist who portrayed it perfectly in her mini illustration series. Peijin (previously here ) is a self-taught freelance artist based in Munich, Germany. Peijin (previously here ) is a self-taught freelance artist based in Munich, Germany.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

G reat Character Design illustration artist “ Serag Basel ”, with his character design illustrations. He is a freelance art director, illustrator artist and graphic designer living and working in Saudi Arabia. A Muslim Art Director specializing in Branding, Animation Character and advertisement. 6,131 items.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 22, 2023

Top 7 Essential Gadgets for a Freelance Designer You can choose your projects and work from anywhere as a freelance designer. By investing in these gadgets and staying true to your creative vision, you can build a successful freelance career and attract the right clients. That's why having the right tools is crucial.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

For illustrators, graphic designers, animators and photographers, other platforms like Instagram have served a similar purpose. So, how can you build your freelance creative business away from social media? Secondly, start to contact clients and potential clients directly. Here are a few suggestions.

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Noupe

APRIL 5, 2022

Especially animated video content, which has helped literally millions of people either understand or explain concepts and tell very interesting stories during and before Covid-19. Of course, there are always different innovations that cause the video animation company and the video production industry to evolve at unprecedented speeds.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Today she is a CG artist and creative director, and in the past she was an associate creative director at Superunion, with a client list including The New York Times, Bon Appetit and Casa Noble. These days, Haruko creates imagery and animations for editorial outlets, brands and ad campaigns.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

But ultimately, design isn't about pretty pictures; it's about serving the client's needs and solving problems. This browser-based design tool offers everything you need to make visually complex projects on the web: the most up-to-date typography, impressive animations, and complete creative freedom with no layout restrictions.

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Creative Review

JANUARY 17, 2022

Hailing from Suzhou, China, Wang’s illustration and animation took her first to London College of Communication, where she followed her graphics degree in Shanghai with a postgrad animation course. The deft way she illustrates everyday life and busy, crowded scenes makes her work perfect for editorial illustration.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. Embarking on a freelance career is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless opportunities and the freedom to shape your professional destiny. Whether or not you land freelance work entirely depends on your own initiative.

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