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How live event illustration brings big opportunities for artists

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For many artists, there's nothing better than drawing and painting in real life. Now, with the demand for live event illustrators increasing, artists have the opportunity to increase their earnings if they have the skills to capture people, products, and ideas quickly in a unique style.

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10 essential Procreate portrait tips every new artist should learn first

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From nailing skin tones to rendering believable lighting and brushstrokes that capture character, it’s a delicate balancing act that even seasoned artists can find overwhelming. Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

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By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. This gives way to a consistent and confident style," says Sam Walker at the London-based agency Brilliant Artists. "We

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What every artist should know about breaking into picture books

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For artists, picture books allow them to tell stories in a way that no other medium can match. ” (Image credit: © Baljinder Kaur) Defining the form Illustrated books come in all shapes and sizes, so defining exactly what a picture book is will help out aspiring artists on their journey.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

Creative Boom

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. This gives way to a consistent and confident style," says Sam Walker at the London-based agency Brilliant Artists. "We

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How to paint believable environments for concept art using Photoshop and Blender

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Edward Barons Social Links Navigation Edward is a concept artist who primarily works on video games. If you use your design sketch and make sure that your shapes work in 3D before moving further along the pipeline, the 3D artists will be thankful! He’s part of the team developing a variety of AAA games at Flix Interactive.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

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In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. As a result, this article features a global network of illustrators whose work doesn't just look beautiful; it says something, too. © Lauren Hom 4.