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Meet the Mancunian maximalist pattern maker, Patricia Shea

Creative Boom

Then she went freelance for many years, taking a whole range of commissions – from ceramic tabletop designs to medical and golf illustration and on to paper product graphics. After dropping out of Manchester Polytechnic because the textiles course she was on wasn't focusing on textiles, she went to New York and landed a job in fashion.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

Social media platforms like Instagram, Behance, and ArtStation act as virtual galleries, where artists can share their work, gain feedback, and draw inspiration from others. One of the studio’s notable artists, Tatiana Pavlova—also known as Doriana DreamPro—is a skilled freelance illustrator and fantasy 2D artist.

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How LA's wildfires are devastating creatives (and how you can help)

Creative Boom

Freelance illustrator Jess Miller is among those who've lost both her home and studio to the Palisades fire, the largest of the blazes to date. Galleries, studios and co-working spaces lie in ruins, compounding the financial toll estimated at over $10 billion.

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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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LinkedIn Marketing for Freelance Designers: The Unspoken Rule for Landing High-Ticket Clients

We And The Color

Many freelance designers believe their portfolio is their only business card. It is the polished gallery of their best work, designed to speak for itself. This thinking, however, overlooks a powerful, strategic tool for professional growth: LinkedIn marketing for freelance designers. LinkedIn is no longer a simple online resume.

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Graphic Designer Skills: What Design Students Need To Develop

Inkbot Design

Stop looking at design galleries and start studying successful businesses. A self-taught designer with 50 completed projects beats a graduate with 5 class assignments every single time. How do I develop an eye for good design? Why does Apple's packaging create desire?

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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. However, he adds: "I learnt an important lesson about freelancing in those days too, though when one of the magazines I'd been working regularly for went into liquidation without warning, and I was suddenly 5k short."

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