We And The Color

JULY 10, 2025

A current of both excitement and anxiety runs through every design studio, freelance community, and classroom. When desktop publishing software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop emerged, traditional paste-up artists saw their roles become obsolete. When the printing press arrived, scribes feared for their craft.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Illustration by Inma Hortas As an illustration agent at Folio Art, James Hughes offers insights into the future of illustration amidst the rise of AI. With many artists concerned about AI taking over creative jobs, he explains why human creativity still has a unique place—and how illustrators can thrive in an evolving industry.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 14, 2025

📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] Top 8 Free iPhone Apps Every Designer Should Know About The iPhone isn’t just a communication device; it’s one of the most underrated tools in a designer’s arsenal. Here’s a list of the 8 best free iPhone apps that every designer should have installed.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 26, 2025

📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] Graphic Designer Skills: What Design Students Need To Develop Design learners often look for ways to sharpen their talent. Tools like Adobe Illustrator , Procreate, or Photoshop allow for fast image building. Each feature adds new options.

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Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2025

From graffiti walls in Hull to the drawing table at OurCreative, Chris Charlton's unconventional, creative path is a lesson in resilience, adaptability, and a love of illustration that refused to be shut down. Today, Chris is the in-house illustrator at OurCreative, where he's been for the last 20 years. In fact, it's anything but.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 30, 2025

With breaks between her freelance work, she’s found that this schedule has given her space to slow down in between client briefs and reflect on her unfolding practice, rather than “sprint from project to project”. Graffiti and skate culture steers graphic designer and illustrator Antoine Laurent 11 June 2025 Work Graphic Design.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 19, 2025

To mark the occasion, we’re publishing a series of articles exploring what it means to be a creative starting out today. Glasgow-based illustrator Ines Gradot uses marker pens and a Risograph printer to imitate the effect of pricey watercolours, and Austin-based artist Montrel Beverly creates elaborate sculptures from pipe cleaners. “I

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We And The Color

JULY 2, 2025

More importantly, it creates a visual system that reinforces your brand identity with every piece of content you publish. It’s a document that outlines all your visual rules, ensuring that anyone working on your brand—whether it’s you, a future employee, or a freelancer—can apply the identity correctly.

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Its Nice That

JULY 8, 2025

Triangle, a small studio run by Kisung Jang, has been in operation for over 13 years and when combined with his freelance work, he’s been a designer for over 20. He publishes Pudding Label , co-hosts Graphic Support Group Podcast , and directs Pudding Projects. He is It’s Nice That’s Seoul correspondent.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

While a focus on growth dominates the political rhetoric, the reality for freelancers, small studios and creative professionals tells a starkly different story. I've been doing this 15 years, and I've never seen a wave go across like this," says illustrator Matt Saunders , who works with clients including Nissan, Airbnb and Disney.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 25, 2025

📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] 40 Geometric Logos: The Power of Shapes in Branding Let’s be honest. It identifies and remembers simple shapes far more easily than complex illustrations. Most conversations about branding are filled with fluff.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 19, 2025

I've experienced this myself, having spent much of my life dreaming of publishing a book. Refining a new illustration and listening to podcasts, I had an overwhelming feeling of success. For freelance illustrator and graphic artist Barney Ibbotson , success simply means "Sustaining an income and keeping my head above water.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2025

Host: Liz Mosley Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Thoughts on Illustration For illustrators seeking technical insights and emotional support, Tom Froese's bi-weekly podcast offers a refreshingly honest look at the professional landscape.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 8, 2025

The idea is that turning the photo or illustration upside down forces you to observe the forms more closely. t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Art Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 12, 2025

“I usually like to work on my own manga projects and illustrations once I come home from work. Image credit: Linnea Kataja) An illustration by Bellamy for her self-published doujinshi Petals. Her second monitor has a wallpaper by the illustrator Yuyuco. This is one of the character sheets. __proto__=t,e},r(e,t)}n.d(t,{A:()=>r})}}]);

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We And The Color

APRIL 5, 2025

Its an experimental, forward-thinking podcast that mixes years of experience in graphic design and digital publishing with the power of cutting-edge AI. These episodes shine a light on the creative journeys of architects, graphic designers, illustrators, and product designers. What makes it special?

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We And The Color

JUNE 2, 2025

Tailored for Adobe InDesign: Seamless Customization This portfolio presentation template is built specifically for Adobe InDesign, the industry-standard software for layout and publishing. This is excellent news because it means you’re working within a familiar and powerful environment.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 6, 2025

Everything you need to know Features By Joe Foley published 6 July 2025 The relationship between art and technology continues to evolve. Some sources of work like stock illustration are being automated. Comments ( 0 ) ( ) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. __proto__=t,e},r(e,t)}n.d(t,{A:()=>r})}}]);

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 25, 2025

TOPICS Painting Samsung Galaxy Dave Neale Social Links Navigation Dave Neale is a freelance illustrator working in games, publishing and advertising, specialising in drawing stylised characters, creatures and environments. Comments ( 0 ) ( ) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 14, 2025

Later, I moved to London to pursue a path in what was then called critical design’ By a mix of chance and necessity, I began freelancing and was lucky enough to shadow a couple of great creative directors. Adobe Illustrator helps me make these into something more tangible. Inspiration can always be found in a good bookstore.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 21, 2025

t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Art Trevor Hogg Social Links Navigation Freelance video editor and journalist Trevor Hogg is a freelance video editor and journalist, who has written for a number of titles including 3D World, VFX Voice, Animation Magazine and British Cinematographer.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 22, 2025

Alida Pintus is an Italian freelance concept artist and character designer. To fill that gap, I became interested in books, particularly old illustrated fairy tales. But honestly, I didnt know what it was like to be an illustrator, let alone a concept artist." Here’s how it works.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 18, 2025

Image credit: Yuka Sakuma) Yuka Sakuma is a painter and illustrator based in Nagoya, Japan. See our pieces on how to publish a manga and how to draw like Jamie Hewlett. Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Here’s how it works.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 11, 2025

Our roundup includes podcasts covering creative careers, photography, illustration, and how to be seen and heard on social media. Between them, Helen, Katie, and Tania cover advertising, branding, illustrated maps , live illustration, retail murals, and illustration for the likes of the New York Times.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 12, 2025

After all, China has its own long tradition of comics and illustration, manhua, as well as ACG, a term to describe the region’s subculture of animation, comics and games, comparable to otaku culture in Japan. Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 30, 2025

Most of the illustrations began with location scouting and were reenvisioned with supernatural atmosphere and creatures from the narrative. “Then, when they reach the illustration, it becomes a kind of reveal. What youre seeing in the illustration is an early stage of that transformation, as she is not yet fully formed.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

And even if you're still managing to keep on top of the rent, there's no shame in feeling a little down about your prospects for continuing success as a freelancer. Art director and illustrator Neil Swaab recalls: "One of the best moments was getting to see my art used as key art for a Broadway musical. What a cool moment!"

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Deciding what to charge is one of the biggest challenges of being a freelancer. It's one of the most maddening things about freelancing: how do you set your rates? But at least it will help give you a baseline to think about your freelance rates and how you can get there over time.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2024

We've got a selection of 10 amazing illustrators that are sure to inspire you. Looking to commission an illustrator or just seeking fresh visual inspiration for your own work? But it's easy to escape because there's a whole world of illustration out there. Caver Zhang Caver Zhang is a freelance illustrator based in Jinan, China.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever? It's time to take your passion for creativity and kickstart your freelance venture. Graphic design and illustration 1. Don't worry. Music and audio 15.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 15, 2025

Image credit: Webtoon) Wondering how to publish a manga? Image credit: Webtoon) Wondering how to publish a manga? It might feel like a big undertaking, but online publishing platforms make it easier than ever to realise your vision. Anyone can self-publish their work on Canvas for free. Here’s how it works.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 25, 2025

Behind the scenes images of Jemaine and Matt were also released to illustrate the facial capture technology used. t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. This is where illustration agents come into play. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? David Doran, represented by B&A 2.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It doesn't matter how talented you are in your chosen creative discipline; that's only half of the work of being a successful freelancer. Talk to a freelancer who's got that sorted, and you'll probably find they have a suite of productivity tools that help them achieve this with minimal fuss. Reminders Use Apple gear?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

LinkedIn has been a favourite for quite a long time," agrees illustrator Ari Liloan. I went a bit old school recently and created a little PDF deck of my work that I email to clients, and it's got amazing feedback," says illustrator Connie Noble. "I London illustrator Loulou Elliott agrees and makes a final important point. "I

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

Freelance illustrator and artist Marcel George has a unique style, combining watercolour and hand-cut illustrations. Your hand-cut, watercolour illustrations are beautiful! I did a board game called 'Endangered Animals Bingo' where I worked with Laurence King Publishing and WWF. And how has freelancing changed?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

After gaining residency without needing an employer sponsorship, he quit his job and pursued freelance full-time. As a freelancer, I work with agencies that normally hire me during their peak times or when they can't solve a project internally," he explains. But it's been anything but a smooth ride. And that has never disappointed me."

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