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Illustrator Joseph Carrington on confronting what challenges you and the benefits of representation

Creative Boom

Auckland-based illustrator Joseph Carrington creates instantly recognisable work thanks to his sleek, deceptively simple style. Having originally trained as a graphic designer, Joseph Carrington pivoted to illustration seven years ago. Lately, I'm most proud of jobs where I've had the opportunity to animate my illustrations."

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F. C. Variable: Rob en Robin create customisable illustrations inspired by variable fonts

Creative Boom

The worlds of illustration and variable fonts collide in a new project from creative duo Rob en Robin titled F. But what if the same could apply to illustrations? But what if the same could apply to illustrations? Through some research, we discovered that a font is not much different from an illustration.

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Amazing Digital Vector Illustrations by Ricardo Polo

Graphic Design Junction

Today we are featuring highly professional and creative vector illustrations artist and graphic designer “ Ricardo Polo “ He was born in Madrid, Spain in 1979. Ricardo is addicted to video games and a fan of comics, movies, series and all pop culture , something that is reflected in many of his illustrations.

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Squid&Pig's Street Fighter tribute is a great example of why you should make personal projects

Creative Boom

Illustration and animation studio Squid&Pig gives classic Street Fighter characters a cute, kawaii makeover in animated tributes that showcase the value of personal projects. Their client list includes the likes of Google, YouTube, and Mattel, but for one of their latest projects, they've decided to make something just for themselves.

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Illustrator Laura Moyer on why location truly doesn't matter for a creative career

Creative Boom

Pennsylvania-based illustrator and designer Laura Moyer has created stunning work for Disney, Pixar and Apple, all from the comfort of her cabin in the woods. But for illustrator and designer Laura Moyer, it's a reality that she wouldn't trade for the world. Most illustrators are in the same boat and are equally happy to connect.

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Essential Tools for Graphic Designers Working Remotely

Designer Daily

Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, remains the industry standard. These applications provide a comprehensive set of tools for creating everything from simple graphics to complex illustrations and layouts. This precision is essential for maintaining the quality and consistency of your designs.

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James Olstein uses his love of screen printing to create stunning digital illustrations with an analogue feel

Creative Boom

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. Based in Philadelphia, James Olstein is an illustrator, author and teacher specialising in creating digital art that retains an analogue look and feel.

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