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

Creative Boom

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.

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

Creative Boom

Case in point, freelance designer and art director Ferran Feixas doesn't hate on social media. And it has forced brands to reimagine the way they connect with their public. Branding relied heavily on print, choosing the right paper, texture, and print processes," he continues. Or in some cases, a combination of both.

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8 Years Since Shillington: Holly Ovenden, Freelance Book Cover Designer

Shillington

Now, 7 years later and 8 since she graduated, Holly is a freelance book cover designer and has had her work featured in publications and exhibitions around the world and has been celebrated and shortlisted in several industry awards. After over a year of working at Penguin, I decided to go freelance just before the pandemic hit!

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Egle Plytnikaite's Vivid Illustration Style: A Blend of Vintage and Modern

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Egle Plytnikaite's Vivid Illustration Style: A Blend of Vintage and Modern abduzeedo 0108—24 Discover Egle Plytnikaite's unique illustration style, blending vintage warmth with modern aesthetics, featured in top publications like The New York Times. What sets Plytnikaite's illustrations apart is her adept use of subtle textures.

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Basically Alone We Are All: The Superb Embroidered Artworks by Cléa Lala

Design You Trust

“I graduated in graphic design and applied arts from the public art schools École Estienne and École Olivier de Serres in Paris. French artist Cléa Lala creates provocative mixed-media artworks combining embroidery and illustration.

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Let’s Get Physical: How to Get Your Creative Work Seen with Print

Creative Market

That was the question posed to members of Illustrators for Hire , a platform promoting the work of freelance illustrators. Launched in 2018 by Isenberg Projects , Art in Print is a public art initiative making buying art more accessible. The peaceful publication. about his print publication, Find Peace. Keep Peace.

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Gradwatch 2021: Illustrator Sâde Popoola, University of Lincoln

Creative Review

New to the art form, Popoola decided to attend the University of Lincoln after her interview there because the course offered her the opportunity to try out different aspects of illustration, plus the final year taught them about life as a professional freelancer. How It Feels. “My initial inspiration for my style was pop art.