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

Creative Boom

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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Sarah Mafféïs illuminates everyday moments through texture, tone and craft

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However, her passion for illustration never waned. Another recurrent theme in Sarah's artwork is the depiction of food and drink. Adding colour and texture is the part she most enjoys (and one she's clearly very good at) – "I try out different combinations until everything clicks. It's a recurring cycle that fuels my creativity."

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Hanneke Rozemuller constructs dreamy, textural scenes as a way of making sense of the world

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One glance at Hanneke Rozemuller 's portfolio, and you'll stumble upon a sea-blue scene with cloud-like textures reminiscent of a dream, a floating figure appears surrounded by thought bubbles. The piece is textured and beautifully nonsensical for the way it merges motifs and objects into a rosy, hypnagogic drawing.

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CiCi Suen's beautiful, textured drawings explore the hidden universe of nature

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London-based artist CiCi Suen has turned her attention to the secret forms and complex structures that can only be found in nature in her beautiful series of charcoal and pastel drawings. During my Master's program, I developed my unique illustration style, and now I have transitioned to fine art," she tells Creative Boom.

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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.

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Showcasing illustration work: how to create your best portfolio

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. We share some tips from the Creative Boom community on presenting your illustrations in the best possible light. Quality over quantity."

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Indulgence and Innocence: Irene Chung's artistic journey through guilt and pleasure in women's lives

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The themes of guilt and pleasure fascinate art student Irene Chung , whose latest work is influenced by a series of interviews with women working in the food and wine sector who are closer to daily temptations than most of us. She focused on these interviews to inform her art thesis, centring on the theme of womanhood and femininity.

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