Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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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Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2024

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. This doesn't mean the illustration process was without its challenges, though.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? Illustration is a great way to make a living that can be both creatively fulfilling and well compensated. And that means not only being a skilled artist but also making your mark as an unmistakable, sought-after illustrator.

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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

AUGUST 10, 2023

Bournemouth-based freelance illustrator Julia Jin combines oriental art styles with Western graphics to create unique artworks that tackle topics of nature and womanhood. Originally from Shenzen, China, Julia Jin moved to England to study illustration at Arts University Bournemouth.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2024

© Dong Qiu The Chinese artist's distinctive style blends Asian tradition with modern sensibilities, attracting global clients and resonating with audiences worldwide. The moment you clasp eyes on freelance illustrator Dong Qiu 's work, you feel yourself being pulled in multiple directions.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Landscape continues to be a major theme for many artists, exploring the idea of "home" and its impact on their creative practice. We take a closer look at two artists heavily influenced by their own surroundings deep in the Catskill Mountains. The artist's influences and early experiences include Danish artist Kay Nielsen.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 23, 2024

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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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Quebec-based illustrator and graphic designer Chad Grenier uses his beautiful illustrations as a means of connecting with other people and the world around him. Like most artists, Chad Grenier feels he's following an inner calling. Still, it was a graphic design course booklet that would take him in a more artistic direction. "It

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 24, 2023

We loved the visual identity for this year's Green Man so much that we had to interview the artist behind it. Read on to discover the thinking behind his Green Man 2023 illustrations and how he went about creating them in practice. Exploring identity Murugiah is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist currently living in London.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

An amazing Digital Portrait illustrations artwork examples for inspiration. This remarkable and stunning portrait illustrations collection created by professional designers and artists from around the world that will surely mesmerize you and stir your imagination. Have a look, and feel the power of Illustrator!

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 26, 2024

In the realm of contemporary digital illustrations art, one name shines brightly: Samji Illustrator. With a unique style characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, and whimsical narratives, Samji has carved a niche for themselves in the world of illustration. You can catch Samji’s on Behance.

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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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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 16, 2022

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 6, 2023

Baltimore-based illustrator Sudesna Samanta specialises in creating work based on themes of nostalgia, children's stories and travel. Like many artists, Sudesna's creative story can be traced back to her childhood. "I And thanks to her exquisite eye for colour, she can channel a sense of joy into every piece she makes.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Brooklyn-based illustrator Eva Redamonti specialises in creating highly-intricate illustrations which communicate themes of mental health, science, nature and Futurism. Considering that mental health is a common theme in Eva Redamonti's illustrations, it makes sense that art was a kind of therapy for her growing up.

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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. Originally from Beijing, Key Xin's flourishing artistic career has taken her from New York to Vancouver.

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HONGKIAT

JANUARY 16, 2024

Understanding this, we’ve put together a selection of 20 WordPress themes , each carefully chosen to help you present your portfolio in the best light. Our list includes both free and premium WordPress themes , ensuring there’s a fit for every budget and style preference.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2024

New York-based artist Jen Yoon has adapted Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story The Yellow Wallpaper for a modern audience in her series of AR illustrations brought to life with Adobe Aero. It still resonates with readers today, including Korean illustrator Jen Yoon, who has created a new series of accompanying AR images.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 12, 2023

Midlands-based illustrator Katie Louise Thomas specialises in creating colourful, vector-design-based artwork across packaging, cartography and editorial. The Midlands-based illustrator headed in the opposite direction and studied at the renowned Falmouth University. Who are your biggest artistic influences, and why?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2023

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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Creative Boom

APRIL 18, 2022

So until that day comes, these themes offer the perfect stop-gap solution. Beirut for Ghost by Aspire Themes. Whether you're a photographer, graphic designer or illustrator, Beirut by Aspire Themes isn't the cheapest of the bunch. Beirut for Ghost by Aspire Themes. But boy, is it beautiful. Kester by Squarespace.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 21, 2022

Some of our recommendations are sold directly by creatives themselves, while others are from larger stores that commission artists and illustrators to create unique designs for them. Maddy McIndoe is a London-based designer and illustrator whose work is characterised by a love of colour, pattern and playfulness. Aysha Tengiz.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Wet Market © Huilin Gui New York-based illustrator Huilin Gui captures everyday moments from her childhood spent growing up in China in a beautifully nostalgic series of images titled Home. As an artist, Huilin Gui is interested in memories, nostalgia and everyday moments. The illustration also features a Kodak photo lab.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2022

To mark the occasion, we asked seven leading artists and designers to produce a bespoke art print for Creative Boom's online shop. The theme? It's been almost six months since we launched our shop, selling exclusive prints by leading artists and designers, including Luis Mendo, Wendy Wong, Noma Bar, and Sarah Boris.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Leicester-based artist Aaren Zhai has captured his daily life with his Welsh corgi MiTuan in a charming series of illustrations that any dog lover will be sure to identify with. Unlike a conventional drawing, though, these illustrations play with scale. In the illustrations, the tiny me often lies on her body and draws energy."

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2023

Johannesburg-based illustrator and motion designer Ndumiso Nyoni was tired of seeing Africa misrepresented on the world stage, so he has made it his mission to capture the true diverse glory of the continent in his artwork. His childhood love of illustration and character design forged all those years ago with his brother was reignited here.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 2, 2024

Denis Gonchar stands as a luminary in the world of digital canvas illustrations art, hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Ukraine. His creative journey has been nothing short of captivating, marked by a unique blend of artistic vision, technical prowess, and a profound connection to his cultural roots.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2022

Illustrator, designer and author Aura Lewis creates joyful, colourful worlds where the personal is political. Renowned for her feminist-themed illustrations, Aura's work takes traditionally 'girly' visual elements and turns them into empowering statements. When did you first know that you wanted to be an illustrator?

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Colossal

APRIL 22, 2024

Ahead of the main event, we’re highlighting five categories of artists based on shared themes, offering a look at the diverse range of artistic practices at this year’s fair. Still lifes by self-taught artist Dawn Beckles bridge the energies of London and the Caribbean.

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Spoon Graphics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Portraits of people lacking their skin and flesh seems to be a weirdly popular subject for many artists and illustrators, with skulls and skeletons being depicted in all kinds of art styles ranging from nightmarish horror scenes to humerus cartoon characters. Skull Illustration by Kacper Gilka Art. T-Shirt Design by Oleg Gert.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 22, 2023

Freelance illustrator Tasia Graham specialises in creating artwork that explores womanhood, cultural identity and imagination. Describing herself as an imaginative storytelling artist, Tasia Graham has found success by working with the likes of the BBC, the Financial Times, and the University of Arts London.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2023

This collection of works by American painter Travis Fish forms part a duo show with Portuguese artist Ricardo Passaporte , titled Off Leash, which is taking place at OMNI in London W1. One of the paintings is a homage to the work of Swiss artist Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2024

And so we have to salute Roam , a passion project of illustrator and designer Tom Stockwell and archaeologist and writer Henry Rayment-Pickard. A fun illustration on the front cover pairs nicely with the squiggly, earthy typography; design touches that convey the duo's aim to "make the discovery and reading of folk fun again".

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 16, 2024

You can't possibly work in a creative field without hearing people reference the famous American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987). Well, if you'd like to either learn about or experience more of the iconic pop artist's work, here's some great news. In fact, you've probably done so yourself a few times.

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Just Creative

JUNE 11, 2023

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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. Another big influence on Candela's work is the Californian artist and poet Lora Mathis and her theory of Radical Softness as a Weapon. Like all art, though, Candela's illustrations are subjective.

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