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Esther Tang's gloriously textural illustrations help her connect to the world emotionally

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Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2022, her distinctive illustration style has been recognised by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, and the World Illustration Awards. As an illustrator, I am committed to inspiring and engaging in meaningful discussions about art's impact on contemporary culture."

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Changyu Zou creates stunning illustrations inspired by the beauty and romance of poetry

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Georgia-based freelance illustrator Changyu Zou creates surreal, dream-like illustrations that harness the written language's powers and convert them into images that will transport you to another world. This doesn't mean that art doesn't influence her style, though. Doors open into places overflowing with magical creatures.

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Yuchen Lu creates dreamlike illustrations inspired by Greek mythology and Chinese folklore

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"I was lucky to have more access to art than most Chinese children," she tells Creative Boom. After I graduated from the School of Visual Arts, I stayed in New York. Now I'm a freelance illustrator represented by the talent agency Artistique International."

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Julie Alex's slanted still-life illustrations are a love letter to her many passions

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"She's why I didn't quit it during my university years," says Julie, who only attended art school for a couple of weeks before going to university to study to become a history teacher. I became a freelance illustrator because this is what I've always wanted. She showed me it's possible to turn your hobby into a career. "I

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Holly Stapleton mixes gouache with digital art to create works bathed in golden hour light

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Completely self-taught, Holly didn't undertake any formal training or higher education in illustrator or visual arts. So I moved back to Toronto and sent my work to a few art directors. I worked part-time as a nanny during my first year as a freelancer. Aunts, 2021 – The New York Times © Holly Stapleton.

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Noor Alshalabi Illustrations

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Noor Alshalabi is a Jordan-based freelance illustrator. After getting her BA in Visual Arts and Design, she pursued her dream of turning her blooming imagination into illustrations for children’s books. Discover the imaginative world of illustrator, Noor Alshalabi. Below you can see some of her artworks.

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Xinyue Song escapes the patterns of everyday life with her happy and ironic illustrations

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A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Xinyue splits her time between the Big Apple and Beijing. After completing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a Master's degree in Computer Arts from the hallowed institution, she started her career as a freelance illustrator. She credits social media.

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