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Illustrator Luke McConkey's baller collaboration with Yatta is an animation slam dunk

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Animation studio Yatta has brought Liverpool illustrator Luke McConkey's work to life in Slam Dunk, a new animated short that blends 2D and 3D techniques. To transform Luke's illustrations into an animated short, Yatta began by choreographing the sequence in 3D. The baller was looking fly, but something was missing… the court. "We

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Beth Tibbles on rediscovering illustration, the joy of playfulness, and staying authentic

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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. Design isn't the only thing to inform Beth's work, though.

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Illustrator Joseph Carrington on confronting what challenges you and the benefits of representation

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Auckland-based illustrator Joseph Carrington creates instantly recognisable work thanks to his sleek, deceptively simple style. Having originally trained as a graphic designer, Joseph Carrington pivoted to illustration seven years ago. "I Outside of animation, Joseph likes to illustrate things he thinks he's bad at.

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Broly Su's graphic illustrations are inspired by a love of hip-hop, basketball and anime

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Atlanta-based graphic designer and illustrator Broly Su brings both his skills together in work inspired by retro toys, hip-hop culture and graffiti. Sleek, stylish and funny, Broly Su's award-winning illustrations have been featured by the likes of Adult Swim, NBA and Sprite, to name a few.

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F. C. Variable: Rob en Robin create customisable illustrations inspired by variable fonts

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The worlds of illustration and variable fonts collide in a new project from creative duo Rob en Robin titled F. Variable fonts have shaken up the world of typography by making it easier for designers to create custom letterforms. But what if the same could apply to illustrations? That's the inspiration behind F.

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Illustrator Chad Grenier on how he connects with people through art and follows his dreams

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Quebec-based illustrator and graphic designer Chad Grenier uses his beautiful illustrations as a means of connecting with other people and the world around him. Still, it was a graphic design course booklet that would take him in a more artistic direction. "It Wise words.

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'The human body is magical': Andy Huang's colourful illustrations depict people in a whole new light

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New York-based illustrator Andy Huang channels his knowledge of communication design into his illustrations of people to create colourful, expressive depictions that exude style and personality. Originally from Taiwan, Andy Huang is an American illustrator and graduate of the Pratt Institute.