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Malin Rosenqvist's textural works are inspired by her love of reading

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With a background in animation and a passion for storytelling, Malin's work reflects a deep connection to literature, culture and the power of visual narratives – oh, and there's a hefty amount of colour and texture involved, too. In a recent piece titled The Metamorphosis, Malin references her love of the printed form. "At

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James Olstein uses his love of screen printing to create stunning digital illustrations with an analogue feel

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James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. In 2016 I had enough clients that I went out on my own as a freelancer, and I still am today."

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Designer Ferran Feixas on why social media has been a force for good in branding

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Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. Social Posts Print to digital It's a compelling argument, and made with the passion that's characteristic of the Catalan creative, who currently lives in London and works for a range of transatlantic clients.

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Tina Touli on designing for designers and the double-edged sword of creative freedom

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Half-Greek and half-German, and based in London, Tina's work spans digital and print design, typography, branding, graphics, animation, and more, blending analogue and digital worlds by mixing various materials and techniques into her distinctive outcome. Her advice for those considering going freelance?

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Megan Du on creating bright and bold illustrations that are fascinated with retro-futurism

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I found a lot of magazine publishers from the UK and Europe in a comic store, so I decided to study illustration in London and work as a freelance illustrator.". I love old posters, prints, matchboxes, posters from Shanghai in the Republic of China, or some Czech illustrated books. Speaking of colours, bright pink is Megan's favourite.

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Erik Mark Sandberg's furry creations are devised from 'long, unhealthy painting marathons'

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Tactile and textural, Erik Mark Sandberg 's portraits of people have this unbelievable aesthetic that makes you want to reach out and touch them. There is a comfort that the hirsutism and fur textures communicate," he tells us. These textures are metaphors that investigate the psyche within the images.".

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The best cards by independent artists and designers for Valentine's Day 2022

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The following list contains everything from cute and charming to elegant and minimalist – all lovingly designed by creative freelancers or small businesses worldwide. Plus the odd print or poster, as an alternative romantic idea. So, in the spirit of Just a Card , here are some of my favourite finds. I Love You Cat by Alice Bowsher.

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