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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

It's a tough time to be an illustrator right now. The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart. Jean Jullien French graphic designer and illustrator currently lives and works in Paris.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Many digital illustrators create highly detailed works, whether through realistic shading or fantasy elements.

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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

Creative Boom

We met Aino-Maija Metsola to discuss her signature style and creative approach to illustrating book covers. She is known for her use of watercolour to ink, collage, markers, and gouache to craft paintings, patterns, and illustrations. Since then, Metsola has occasionally illustrated book covers published by Vintage/Penguin.

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Honest, raw, dark as you like – meet new UK illustrator Ben Duchesne

Creative Boom

Just a few short years ago, the creative world was abuzz with talk of craft and authenticity. Enter Ben Duchesne, the emerging English illustrator who would very much like to push AI back into the shadows ones meticulously cross-hatched by hand in his highly detailed, beautifully gothic pen-and-ink style. "My

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22 amazing works of art to inspire you from the World Illustration Awards 2023

Creative Boom

Professional Exploration Category Winner: The Governess by Trevin Wyant We reveal the winners of the World Illustration Awards 2023, and share their winning pieces. Or are you just wondering what sort of commercial art can win awards these days? In both cases, we've got 22 pieces of illustration that you simply have to check out.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. This is where illustration agents come into play. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? David Doran, represented by B&A 2.

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Latest Stickerbomb book raises a toast to the world's best craft beer brewing designs

Creative Boom

Sticker-obsessed publisher Stickerbomb has turned its attention to the independent beer industry in its latest book celebrating the world's coolest brewery branding. As its name suggests, the urban art publisher is passionate about all things sticker related, directing this devotion to a whole host of magnificent titles focused on the arts.