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Malin Rosenqvist's textural works are inspired by her love of reading

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In the outskirts of Stockholm, a Swedish artist named Malin Rosenqvist weaves intricate tales through the medium of illustration. Malin's journey began in Sweden, where she initially studied animation at the Royal College of Art Craft & Design before embarking on an MA in animation and illustration at HSLU in Luzern, Switzerland, in 2010.

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Illustrator Charles Bailey uses a deliberately naive art style to talk about difficult subjects

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Somerset-based illustrator, Charles Bailey channels the likes of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan in his naive, expressive artwork, which explores complex themes. Studying illustration at Exeter changed all that. His illustrations still manage to be completely unique, representing a blend of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan.

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Illustrator Katie Smith on drawing comforting characters that inspire creativity

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The world of Bath-based illustrator Katie Smith is populated with googly-eyed characters that evoke a comforting sense of nostalgia. Katie Smith is an illustrator whose style consists of unique and bold character designs. Retro patterns and colours also inspire a lot of my illustrations.

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Anna Broadhurst uses strong graphic shapes and retro colours to create stunning illustrations

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The work of London-based illustrator and animator Anna Broadhurst is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive colours and use of dynamic geometric shapes. The animation and illustration work of Yukai Du is also an important influence. "To I absolutely love playing with colour.

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'The human body is magical': Andy Huang's colourful illustrations depict people in a whole new light

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New York-based illustrator Andy Huang channels his knowledge of communication design into his illustrations of people to create colourful, expressive depictions that exude style and personality. Originally from Taiwan, Andy Huang is an American illustrator and graduate of the Pratt Institute.

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Carlos Miranda on how an engineering background made him the illustrator he is today

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New York-based illustrator Carlos Miranda specialises in creating vibrant, trippy artworks that tap into the imagery from his subconscious. We caught up with him to learn more about his work and how a background in engineering set him up for a career in illustration. Carlos Miranda's career as an illustrator has hit the ground running.

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Illustrator Wenjia Tang's first fiction book is a beautiful exploration of mankind's relationship with nature

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New York-based illustrator Wenjia Tang has transported her captivating style to the land of fiction in her latest book, Mountain Temple. Wenjia Tang's beautiful illustrations are a familiar sight in nonfiction books, ad campaigns, and editorials. One day, after following an old wolf, Ding is led to the temple of the Mountain God.