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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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. That’s why you must assemble your graphic design portfolio with utmost care. b) The Problem.

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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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Design You Trust

MAY 2, 2024

Since 2011, Luis has been working as a freelance 3D graphic designer, illustrator, and modeler. His professional portfolio includes participating in the national film ‘Kiribati’ as an environment artist, prop modeling and rigging assistant, and generalist. More: Instagram Cute Source

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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

JANUARY 8, 2024

If your background is in graphic design, illustration or similar creative discipline, and you want to pivot to motion design, there couldn't be a better time to do so. In short, the world is craving more and more animated experiences, yet the number of designers proficient in this niche skill is comparatively small. Audio Module 6.

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Arts and Crafts Art Animation Graphic 348

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

APRIL 18, 2022

Taking a photographer's favourite hour of the day, when a golden light bathes everything in a flattering warmth, Holly Stapleton 's illustrations are pleasingly soft, charming and tender. I would say my style focuses on merging analogue and digital illustration in a minimalistic way," Holly tells Creative Boom. "I

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

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. By merging graphic design with animation techniques, you engage and captivate audiences on a whole new level.

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Graphic Design Graphic Arts and Crafts Web Design 302

Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2020

Illustration. Freelance & Entrepreneurship. Illustration. Illustrated Lettering: Drawing Intricate Floral Forms with Gemma O’Brien. Digital Illustration: Learn to Use Procreate with Jarom Vogel. Graphic Illustration: Boldly Design with Color and Shape with Olimpia Zagnoli. Photography.

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Arts and Crafts Fine Art Filmmaking Freelance 337

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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Art Exhibition Illustration Illustrator 469

We And The Color

MAY 26, 2022

Commissioned by the travel agency Matoke Experience, Xavier Esclusa Trias, a Barcelona-based art director and freelance graphic designer created this beautiful poster collection. The posters are based on Matoke’s M+ an illustration of each animal. Three pieces can be found below. All images © by Xavier Esclusa Trias.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

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. You get a customisable grid and a blank page, so your imagination is the only limit.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 5, 2024

Technical Skills Becoming an excellent graphic designer is only possible by learning about programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). Tips for creating an impressive graphic design portfolio: 1. However, one should remember that freelancing has its fair share of difficulties.

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Design Beep

APRIL 6, 2024

Try your hand at web design, animation, or user experience design. Build a Strong Portfolio A standout portfolio is your best friend in the graphic design industry. Start curating your portfolio early. Include a mix of class assignments, personal projects, and any freelance work you’ve done.

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Graphic Design Graphic Portfolio Arts and Crafts 93

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

That's just the nature of freelance work; it tends to be cyclical. "It It happens, and it will happen again," says senior freelance copywriter Jonathan Wilcock. Designer and illustrator Kevin Tiernan is aware of this dynamic and actively works against it. "I There will be lows as well as highs. Mike Hindle agrees.

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Emmeline Illustration

APRIL 4, 2019

Last month I was invited to spend an hour talking to an audience about my passion for illustration, creative freelancing, and my life behind the scenes of Emmeline Illustration at the second Crazy Animal Face Block Party! Thanks again to Paul and Ollie for inviting me to speak at such a brilliant event!

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Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2022

This carnival of creativity gives design graduates a chance to showcase their work, find buyers, and connect with businesses to obtain career guidance and attend portfolio reviews. So anyone looking to hire new staff or freelance talent – or just keeping an eye on who's coming up the ranks and what they have to offer – can't miss this show.

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Arts and Crafts Sculpture Education Fashion 338

Lisa Maltby

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Be equally wary of job application processes that require you to fulfil lengthy briefs unless they’re essential for demonstrating specific skills that can’t be seen in a portfolio or through an interview. Photo by Jazmin Quaynor. The best competitors also enable you to enter existing work rather than create competition-specific work.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Graphic design is a field that encompasses creating different kinds of designs, including 3D animation, motion graphics, digital art, and many others, using specialised software like Adobe Photoshop , Adobe InDesign , Adobe Illustrator , and many more. You will learn how to use Photoshop , Illustrator , and other design tools.

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Graphic Design Graphic Internet and Software Development Adobe 130

Creative Boom

MARCH 22, 2023

When she's not working as a senior designer at Bustle Digital Media, Brooklyn-based illustrator, comic artist and designer Margaret Flatley is busy conjuring up her own magical narrative stories. As a graduate of Communication Design with a focus on Illustration at Washington University In St. I'm a chronic overthinker.

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Arts and Crafts Programming Digital Illustration 301

Inkbot Design

JANUARY 15, 2024

Common majors include graphics, visual arts, communication, illustration, animation, and interactive design. Motion graphics: animation, visual effects, video editing. Full-time vs. freelance: Freelancers average around $42/hour. Education and Training Most graphic design jobs require a bachelor's degree.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 26, 2024

Motion graphics designers – specialise in creating animated graphics and visual effects for video, film, TV, web, and other types of dynamic digital media. Illustration designers – focus on conceptualising and creating custom drawings, characters, scenes, patterns, and other illustrations to communicate ideas and stories visually.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

It's an indispensable collection of apps that cover everything from photo and video editing to digital illustration, web design , UX, and print layout. Illustrator: The go-to vector graphics editor for illustrations, logos, icons, and anything that requires precision. Perspective and reference tools for accurate illustrations.

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Adobe Vectors Photo Editing Coding 70

Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Flexibility – Many web designers are freelancers or work remotely. Develop your skills through practice, learning design principles, observing and analysing successful websites, and building a portfolio. Sketch – a popular alternative to Illustrator , preferred by some designers You don't need to be a Photoshop wizard yet.

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Web Design Web Design Self-employed Internet and Software Development 78

Abduzeedo

JANUARY 13, 2021

We love initiatives that help designers, artists, and illustrators that come together in order to share their work and building a community. I'm an american artist currently studying environment design, and illustration on the side. I’m Abelle a freelance Artists in Animation!( #PortfolioDay is here. More than a hashtag.

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Lisa Maltby

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Back in July I opened a big can of worms and conducted a survey about pricing illustration. Money is notoriously difficult to discuss and so I offered both illustrators and commissioners the opportunity to contribute anonymous insight into their experiences. Most illustrators worked for small businesses.

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Illustration Illustrator Internet and Software Development Client 112

Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2024

We've got a selection of 10 amazing illustrators that are sure to inspire you. Looking to commission an illustrator or just seeking fresh visual inspiration for your own work? But it's easy to escape because there's a whole world of illustration out there. Caver Zhang Caver Zhang is a freelance illustrator based in Jinan, China.

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Creative Market

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Below you’ll discover 39 high-quality fonts, illustrations, templates, and more, hand-picked from our latest Drop. From elegant serifs to playful hand-drawn illustrations, these assets will help you elevate your designs and stand out from the crowd. The Ellsy collection includes 180 unique illustrations in 9 groups of 20 pieces.

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Templates Fonts Textures Portfolio 60

Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In just two years of full-time study, you'll gain a foundation in essential skills like: Digital illustration & photo editing Page layout principles Typography Color theory Print and digital design processes You get exposure to the graphic design basics at the associate's level. Early planning makes a big difference.

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Graphic Design Graphic Internet and Software Development Programming 97

Graphic Mama

DECEMBER 3, 2021

3D Illustrations. 2D Cartoon Illustrations and Animations. 3D Illustrations. 3D illustrations have become quite the huge UI design trend in 2021 and it’s getting even stronger in 2022. These characters bring the impression of claymotion characters, especially when animated. CGI Graphics. Brutalism.

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Web Design Web Design Animation Graphic 96

Inkbot Design

MAY 17, 2023

Many businesses are now looking for creative professionals who can use advanced technology tools, like 3D printing or animation software, to create innovative designs that differentiate them from the competition. To get a job in game development, it's crucial to have a portfolio of work that showcases your skills.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 24, 2024

You’ll become familiar (if not proficient) with programs like: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) Portfolio Development A person’s portfolio speaks volumes regarding securing jobs in this sector; hence, it should never be taken lightly at any cost!

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Education Graphic Design Graphic Programming 68

Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and Illustrator) Sketch InVision Bootstrap or other CSS frameworks CMS platforms like WordPress Rattle off the leading programs in your toolbox and highlight any specialised skills like animation, data visualisation capabilities, or coding ability.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. It's packed with great products such as this plushie with a difference.

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Arts and Crafts Presentation Print Artist 458

Noupe

JULY 20, 2022

We highly recommend Work for Money, Design for Love to anyone starting in the design industry, especially as a freelancer. Dribbble, on the other hand, is an excellent platform for sharing work in which attention to detail is particularly crucial, such as logos or individualized illustrations. Work for Money, Design for Love.

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Graphic Design Graphic Self-employed Arts and Crafts 120

Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

Freelance illustrator and artist Marcel George has a unique style, combining watercolour and hand-cut illustrations. I wanted to try and surprise myself and see if I could add a new dimension to my existing portfolio.". Your hand-cut, watercolour illustrations are beautiful! And how has freelancing changed?

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