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Broly Su's graphic illustrations are inspired by a love of hip-hop, basketball and anime

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Atlanta-based graphic designer and illustrator Broly Su brings both his skills together in work inspired by retro toys, hip-hop culture and graffiti. As Broly suggests, hip-hop has been a long-term inspiration. This versatility has made Broly very in demand as an artist, with some of his favourite projects coming from massive clients.

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Inspired by memories of Taipei, David Huang's illustrations are a colourful, expressive delight

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With clients including The New Yorker and Quartz, his work is typically colourful, expressive, vibrant, and loud. I thought that to have a successful artistic career, I'd have to paint realistic vases, figures and landscapes for galleries," he explains. "I His client list today is impressive, but it took a while to get there.

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

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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. This Los Angeles art gallery has a selection of amazing art prints for sale, all printed on premium matte artist-grade paper and touting gallery-like quality and colour.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

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In a new show at London's Jealous Gallery, artist Adam Bridgland brings together wild hues, dynamic patterns and the powerful pull of nostalgia in an alluring visual display. We sometimes forget how much of a role lyrics play in our love of popular music.

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How living in the desert gave new life to Melissa Lakey's mixed-media art

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Visual artist and illustrator Melissa Lakey found the High Desert of California the perfect environment and inspiration for her work, which is about to go on show in the town of Joshua Tree. Her illustration clients include The LA Times, Compendium Live Inspired and Harper Wilde. For Melissa, making art is about happiness.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents. In our carefully curated list, we share a bunch of agents who've demonstrated exceptional dedication to their artists over the years and a profound understanding of their clients, too.

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Illustrator Kristen Solecki looks for out-of-the-box projects so she can work in unique ways

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Kristen Solecki is a freelance illustrator based in Durham, North Carolina, who is always on the lookout for clients that use illustration in new and unique ways. She says this is because they are the perfect place to track what inspires her and what she is interested in. "I