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How to stand out as a freelance illustrator in 2023

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? And working as a freelancer means that you can, to a degree, work when you want, how you want, and where you want. But first, you need to attract freelance clients. Struggling to find your distinct style?

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

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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. Otherwise, the artist draws inspiration from a variety of cultural forms, including books and music.

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16 of the best online shops to buy original art prints for your home

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We reveal the best place to buy wonderful art prints to fuel your mood, imagination and creativity. In fact, you probably spend every working day meticulously crafting amazing-looking work for your company or freelance clients – not just because you want praise and reward. As a creative, you're by nature a visual person.

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Artisan wine label designs by Fen Acey craft a narrative through collage and typography

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Fen Acey is a freelance graphic designer based in the North East of England with a passion for the food and drinks industry. Her self-initiated project Graphia (which means "to write" in Greek) features a collection of artisan wine label designs inspired by her love for typography and printmaking.

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Min Heo draws cute characters and sweet depictions of daily life

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"However, it turned out I wasn't very good at anything else, and I decided to go to art school for university." Landing on graphic design, Min was always drawn towards the illustration courses and graduated with an illustration major from the Art Center College of Design.

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A helpful guide to marketing for creative freelancers who want to quit Instagram

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Have a dedicated page where they can sign-up – see Creative Boom's weekly newsletter landing page for inspiration. I've always enjoyed it for collecting images I like, but recently I've been using it much more to add my art," he says. Even art fairs are proving to be a success for many artists and designers. Further Reading.

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Indigo Design Award 2023 winners: 7 outstanding designs to inspire your own projects

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Are you seeking inspiration for your work? Featuring uncommon artistry and a fresh new take on design-inspired composition and layout, they all stand as a guiding light to any designer looking to raise their game. We share the seven main winning designs here. We are Indigo, and we exist to encourage and promote your creativity."