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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

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. His ability to blend humour with serious commentary has made him a favourite among both commercial clients and gallery audiences worldwide.

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From fine art to Photoshop: Sam Gilbey's illustrious career so far

Creative Boom

Come with us on a deep dive into the last twenty years of Sam Gilbey's freelance illustration practice. His illustrations have appeared everywhere, from billboards, comics, books, and magazines to licensed prints, exhibitions, movie packaging, TV, and film. And he has no plans to slow down anytime soon.

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You don’t need loads of cash to be a great creative – and we can prove it

Its Nice That

She urges , “One piece of advice I would give to anyone who wants to go freelance is to just put your work out there, especially on social media.” The National Gallery hosts free Talk and Draw sessions on Zoom every Friday, 4–5pm. The LA-based designer now finds most of her clients through Instagram. Materials are provided.

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Big Cartel’s big rebrand by How&How throws caution to the wind

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In focusing on preserving the independence of the brand whilst broadening its audience, How&How worked very closely with the team at Big Cartel to craft something forward-thinking yet authentic. The process was iterative, guiding them through what was possible,” Chris ends, “and how far the brand could evolve without losing its essence.”

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For a rural arts festival, Untitled Macao takes the pastoral from pastel to kaleidoscopic

Its Nice That

Gallery Untiled Macao: Guanzhong Mangba Arts Festival (Copyright © Untitled Macao), 2024) The Latest View more from Event Graphic Design Illustration Review of the Year 2023: Top 15 Talks Universal Everything, Anna Fearon, Aysha Tengiz and adam&eveDDB: Tickets available for December’s Nicer Tuesdays!

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Comma Type’s CMM Coda epitomises the influence of women in code

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How rights were won: Inside the photography exhibition that traces a century of protest 29 April 2025 Features Photography. Anna ends, “this way, the typeface can also be styled as a regular text typeface with super smooth legibility,” as well as distinctly the unconventional monospace – odd, precise and profound in equal measure.

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Anyone who thinks the iPad isn't a serious art tool hasn't been paying attention

Creative Bloq

David Hockney standing in front of his iPad art, during his 2023 exhibition at Manchesters Aviva Studios, Bigger and Closer (Image credit: Aviva Studios/Justin Sutcliff) Picture this: its 2008, and David Hockney —arguably Britains most famous living painter—walks into an Apple Store and emerges with an iPad. And guess what?

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