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Xinyue Song escapes the patterns of everyday life with her happy and ironic illustrations

Creative Boom

She credits social media. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Xinyue splits her time between the Big Apple and Beijing. After completing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a Master's degree in Computer Arts from the hallowed institution, she started her career as a freelance illustrator.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

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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Soumyaraj Vishwakarma's calming illustrations remind us to enjoy a slower pace of life

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"My parents and teachers constantly encouraged me to participate in art competitions. Through those, I realised that I could pursue art as a profession. That's when I decided to go to an art college.". Art college helped me figure out what my skills were and how to adapt and apply them to professional work.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

And outside her day job, she's the co-founder of Woodism , an art collaboration that celebrates children with autism whilst raising money for charity. Her clients include global brands like Google, Twitter, Visa, and Microsoft and nonprofit organisations providing life-advancing support to vulnerable communities throughout the United States.

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Paula Scher and Jonathan Yeo launch online courses in design and painting with the BBC

Creative Boom

And she certainly knows what she's doing as a teacher, having spent two decades lecturing at the School of Visual Arts, along with positions at the Cooper Union, Yale University and the Tyler School of Art. Across her lessons, Paula will explore the power of typography, logo creation and collaboration with clients.

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Asia Orlando wants you to stop and take a closer look at her colourful, detailed illustrations

Creative Boom

Don't just take our word for it, though; with clients including Penguin and Dorling Kindersley, plus representation by Closer & Closer, Asia's art is a proven hit, which is only set to get bigger. Like many creatives, Asia's journey started in childhood when her parents noticed and nurtured her passion for art. "I

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Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations By Alessandro Pautasso

Graphic Design Junction

He is a Art director and Illustrator, his specialty lies in digital art and mixed media. Attracted by visual arts , he decided to start a career as a commercial artist and simultaneously focusing on digital art. Alessandro Pautasso aka Kaneda was born in 1982 at Turin, Italy.

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