Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
For creative freelancers, the start of the year is often a quiet time, with few enquiries coming in. And there are plenty of useful things that creative freelancers can do to stay productive, focused and positive during these quieter periods. Graphic designer and illustrator Muhammad Alfarizy has a similar approach. "I
Creative Boom
JUNE 13, 2022
Going it alone as an illustrator is full of challenges, from creative to administrative. We asked ten successful freelance illustrators to share the benefit of their experience to date, and they all shared valuable tips and insights. My personal projects have given me the most success in my career as an illustrator," he says.
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Creative Boom
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Eastbourne-based illustrator Beth Tibbles specialises in creating colourful illustrations brimming with joy and humour. We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. For Beth Tibbles, drawing has been a life-long passion.
Creative Boom
APRIL 23, 2023
Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. So how can you survive the next few years as a creative freelancer? Show what you've made It sounds like an obvious point, but it's one that many freelancers ignore. Illustrator Vicky Scott concurs.
Creative Boom
APRIL 18, 2022
Portfolio templates have come a long way over the last decade. We're not dismissing the importance of web design when we talk of portfolio templates. We're not dismissing the importance of web design when we talk of portfolio templates. Wix continues to surprise and delight with its ever-expanding portfolio of themes.
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.
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.
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