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Showcasing illustration work: how to create your best portfolio

Creative Boom

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. How do you create a successful illustration portfolio? So how you put your portfolio together should recognise that essential fact.

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Van Saiyan's incredible retro illustrations draw on special moments from his childhood

Creative Boom

Thanks to his delicate inky line work and considered use of block colours and faded textures, Van Saiyan's artwork harks back to sci-fi comics of the 50s and 60s. When he's not working on professional commissions, he mashes his favourite pop culture inspirations with his fan art. Illustration isn't Van's only passion, though.

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Emma Eriksson's top five books reveal what inspires her to succeed in advertising

Creative Boom

After heading creative at her own firm for more than a decade, teaching classes in advertising and art directing at Miami Ad School, working for ad giants like TBWA, and producing award-winning creative for F&B in Sweden, Emma Eriksson is a master of the creative process and has a proven track record of work that commands our attention.

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13 Amazing Shillington Online Portfolio Pieces Created in Just 9 Months

Shillington

Shillington’ s innovative online course is geared towards creating an industry-ready portfolio in just nine months from anywhere in the world. We looked back at their stunning portfolios and chose some of our favorites to share with you! Minimalist, textured gradients add a modern touch. Handmade by Taylor Skurka.

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5 Iconic Prints Expand the Herman Miller Archival Poster Collection

Design Milk

With posters hot off the press, the revival is a rigorous visual study celebrating the boldness, texture, and tactility indicative of the design sensibilities spanning 1960 to 1981. Designers Tomoko Miho, Barb Loveland, and John Massey all drew inspiration from the abstract and op-art movements of the sixties.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. It's packed with great products such as this plushie with a difference.

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Top 10 Best Free Graphic Design Courses Online

Inkbot Design

Graphic design is a field that encompasses creating different kinds of designs, including 3D animation, motion graphics, digital art, and many others, using specialised software like Adobe Photoshop , Adobe InDesign , Adobe Illustrator , and many more. 10 – Editorial Design: How to Make a Magazine. What is Graphic Design?