Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The work of London-based artist, illustrator and multidisciplinary creative Ana Curbelo is instantly recognisable thanks to her elegant style and uncompromising attitude. This ties into the fact that she sees herself as a conceptual illustrator above all else. "My Innovation seems to be at the heart of Ana Curbelo's work.

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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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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Berkshire-based artist and illustrator Hannah Gillingham pairs her creative skills with a love of stories to make her amazing work. Her dizzying career fulfilled a life-long love of art, which saw her study illustration and visual communication at the University of Westminster. I also find myself drawn to dreams and memories."

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Vilanova i la Geltrú-based illustrator, animator and letterer Jaume Osman is instantly recognisable thanks to his colourful and distinctive art style. Recognisable by their vibrant colours and dynamic shapes, his illustrations appear to burst off the screen as a dazzling display of amazing artistry.

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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. That’s why you must assemble your graphic design portfolio with utmost care. You can’t just cobble up a portfolio and expect results. What is a Graphic Design Portfolio? It’s important to realize a portfolio isn’t exhaustive.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

One of the world's most renowned illustrators has chosen some of his most iconic works for a 14-week exhibition at The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre in Chorlton. We asked him how he managed to decide which art to display from his collection of thousands of illustrations to choose from.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Art director, designer and illustrator Teddy Kang has had an eventful couple of years. Since the pandemic, he's moved from Toronto back to China, working in new creative fields and rediscovering his routes as an illustrator. Funny thing is, I didn't have a fashion-related portfolio at all," he adds. "My

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2023

UK-based illustrator Emil Paun has channelled his childhood love of sci-fi novels into an optimistic series of images that imagine a more hopeful future for humanity. That's Emil Paun's approach in his illustration series Techno Optimism. I switched to illustration when my son was born," he adds.

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Colossal

JUNE 3, 2024

All images © the artists and Cara “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes,” author Joanna Maciejewska recently wrote post on X (formerly Twitter) that quickly went viral. You can give Colossal a follow, too.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2023

© Key Xin Vancouver-based illustrator Key Xin specialises in depicting people hurrying around in their busy worlds and imbues them with their own intricate backgrounds and stories. Inspired by the works of Satoshi Kon, Key was determined to make art with commercial value that resonates with an audience. "I

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 22, 2024

New York-based illustrator Vyolet Jin breaks the rules in a wholesome way by creating bold, uplifting artwork with a dash of whimsy. As a graduate of SVA's MFA Illustration Visual Essay program, Vyolet Jin has worked hard to hone her style as a fun, energetic and colourful illustrator. Luckily, she was mistaken. "My

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

© Van Saiyan Spanish illustrator Van Saiyan recalls special moments from his childhood when creating gloriously retro artwork that evokes the look and feel of old-school pulp comics. His illustrations have appeared in editorial columns for the likes of The Washington Post, Forbes and Entertainment Weekly.

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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. The Toronto-based artist masterfully mixes hand-painted gouache with digital art to achieve this unique style. "I Cat Person, 2021 © Holly Stapleton.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

© Lisa Ha London-based illustrator and designer Lisa Ha seeks out the positives in the world with her joyful artwork that focuses on "exploring ideas and bringing them to life with imagery." Brought to life with beautifully-textured washes, Lisa's illustrations are a lovely reminder of the joy that can be found in the world.

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Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 8, 2023

MetaMask: Crypto Portfolio app Illustrations AoiroStudio 1009—23 In the vibrant creative landscape of Salt Lake City, Utah, illustrator and art director Dave Arcade has emerged as a visionary force in the world of design. What sets Dave Arcade apart is his unique artistic vision. All rights reserved.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. Art has always been a strong part of Soumyaraj's identity.

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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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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Getzo-based illustrator and graphic designer Jaime Hayde specialises in creating joyful images that pop with colour. But his work really took off when he started sharing illustrations that were unapologetically true to himself. For quite some time, I kept my professional portfolio free from my identity and my sketches in a folder.

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Just Creative

MARCH 23, 2024

Kristen Nikosey: The Art and Craft of Communication Janet Allinger: With Tongue Planted Firmly in Cheek Laura Smith: Reinventing Retro Deborah Sussman: Urban Legend Debbie Millman: Modern Design Discourse’s Chief Paula Scher: The Dame of Grande Design Bigger is definitely better. Her book illustrations are rich.

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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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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2022

A freelance illustrator, mural artist and designer based in Glasgow, Ida Henrich creates colourful and energetic work, often exploring social and economic issues that are close to her heart. Alongside her illustrations, Ida creates murals in and around Glasgow and is also partial to the odd cartoon and watercolour painting.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Madrid-based illustrator Candela Kerze specialises in creating vibrant artworks dealing with themes of mental health and anxiety. Paired with a vibrant colour palette and compositions that mix high concepts with internet iconography, the result is a portfolio that is deeply personal while also humorous. It's a whole world. "I

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Design You Trust

MAY 25, 2024

Jenna Arts, a Dutch illustrator residing in Belgium, masterfully manipulates depth and proportions to create captivating characters and visual narratives. Her diverse portfolio includes editorial illustrations, book covers, and personal art projects. More: Jenna Arts , Instagram , Behance 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. Based in Philadelphia, James Olstein is an illustrator, author and teacher specialising in creating digital art that retains an analogue look and feel.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

London-based artist and illustrator Sam Taylor has changed his creative approach with a new series of images drawn entirely by hand and without digital assistance. The Camberwell College of Art (UAL) graduate's bold illustrations have been picked up by the likes of Nike, Google, YouTube, Vans and The Guardian, to name a few.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 9, 2022

If you've ever read and enjoyed Convenience Store Woman by Japanese writer Sayaka Murata, then you'll know why London-based illustrator Lauren Ly shares a gentle curiosity for Asian mini markets. It's a story she tends to refer back to through her illustrations. This whimsical, dreamy approach makes Lauren's art so enticing.

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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. A lot of them have worked in similar creative industries such as graphic design or illustration, and want to move into motion.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

© Liam Eisenberg The work of New Jersey-based illustrator and teacher Liam Eisenberg has graced the pages of some of the biggest magazines and websites in the business. Despite not being an art major, this motivated me to put hours into each assignment until I worked my way up to being the best student in the class."

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HONGKIAT

JULY 26, 2022

And the best way to feature your work is through a portfolio. A well-built portfolio site gives global exposure to your work and makes it easy for potential clients to reach out to you. Creating a portfolio site shouldn’t be a problem as there are so many platforms available through which anyone can create a portfolio site.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Now Tegan, who graduated from Arts University Bournemouth in 2017, is on her own (or more likely not) recreating the plant pot workshop this Thursday (15 February) in London. I was an illustrator surrounded by designers who thrived with conceptual minds. One day, I'll be wanting to do some illustrations.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 28, 2024

We sat down with Heidelberg-based illustrator Jannik Stegen to find out. Bursting with vibrant colours and charming characters, his incredible portfolio includes illustrations for the likes of Die Zeit, Manto and Art of Play. I am also obsessed with compositions and any kind of storytelling or metaphors in art.

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Just Creative

JUNE 13, 2023

When we were all in grade school, every one of us loved arts & craft days, building things with paper, paint, and other crafts. Recapturing the magic that you felt, we thought we’d mosey on down memory lane and present our list of the 25 Best PAPER Art & Craft Resources for Designers. The subscription costs $16.50

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2022

Beijing Promenade (Mural Illustration commissioned for 798 District, Beijing). The vibrant and joyous illustrations of David Huang have won him accolades across the world. David Huang is a Taiwanese American illustrator based in New York City. So naturally, my illustrations range in medium, subjects, and colour.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

Going it alone as an illustrator is full of challenges, from creative to administrative. We asked ten successful freelance illustrators to share the benefit of their experience to date, and they all shared valuable tips and insights. My personal projects have given me the most success in my career as an illustrator," he says.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Once more, we spotlight the exceptional talent of Alessandro Pautasso , a visionary digital illustrations artist and graphic designer. Join us as we explore his extraordinary showcase of digital artwork , where his creativity and skill come to life in captivating illustrations. You may be interested in the following articles as well.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Elevate Your Portfolio with the Ultimate Customizable InDesign Template by Adobe Stock Contributor GraphicArtist Are you an aspiring graphic designer, photographer, or creative professional looking to showcase your work in a stunning and unique way? You don’t need to be a design expert to create a professional portfolio.

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We And The Color

MARCH 22, 2024

Illustrator Yueming Li takes us on a journey to explore these very questions. Li’s art isn’t just about creating pretty pictures. It’s about diving deep into the human experience, using illustration as a bridge to connect with our inner worlds. Or a dreamscape bathed in endless moonlight.

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