Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. While 2024 has been pretty morale-sapping for many illustrators, perhaps 2025 will bring new hope and enthusiasm to the sector.

Agency 447

Agency Illustrator Illustration Arts and Crafts 447

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While the country watched the crowning of another Great British Bake Off winner, we caught up with the man behind the moreish illustrations on the show. It's impossible to visit the homepage of Welsh illustrator Tom Hovey's website without working up an appetite.

Illustrator 459

Illustrator Illustration Freelance Freelance 459

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

There's a sense of childlike wonder in the work of this Japanese illustrator, who's committed to challenging social norms through his art with wit and humour. Japanese artist Ryohei Kadokura stands out as a fresh and innovative voice in the world of modern illustration. Even now, I get excited whenever I see his magical creations."

Illustrator 445

Illustrator Illustration Artist Art 445

Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

New beginnings can be a fantastic source of ideas and creative energy for an illustrator. Nine years in Melbourne saw him morph into an illustrator, where he truly discovered his creative voice. And now he's back in Dublinrefreshed once again and adding to a portfolio already full of inspiring pieces.

Illustrator 418

Illustrator Illustration Travel Artist 418

Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

Merjin Hos Get a burst of visual inspiration from our selection of top illustration talent drawn from global representation agency Agent Pekka. One of the great things about illustration is that there's always a ton of raw talent coming up, with new and imaginative styles by which to be inspired. Macarena Luzi 4.

Illustrator 418

Illustrator Illustration Arts and Crafts Art 418

Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Today, we are proud to feature Alexis Marcou’s latest digital drawing illustrations series, “WILD.” ” This collection highlights his mastery of combining nature-inspired themes with geometric precision, offering an inspiring glimpse into his creative world.

Digital 241

Digital Illustrator Illustration Adobe 241

Creative Boom

APRIL 8, 2025

Inspired by comic books, horror and Victorian etching, Ben Duchene's intensively hand-rendered imagery reveals his passion for myth, magic and macabre visual storytelling. A 2022 graduate of the Illustration BA at Falmouth University, Ben's focus is visual storytelling based on accompanying narrative from the darker side of fiction.

Illustrator 396

Illustrator Illustration Arts and Crafts Theme 396

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The airline commissioned illustrator and pattern designer Martha Olivia to create a suite of six bespoke illustrations for their High Life magazine. She says: "British Airways is such an iconic name, and it's inspiring to collaborate with a brand that connects people and destinations worldwide." million TikTok posts.

Illustrator 307

Illustrator Illustration Travel Patterns 307

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Three years on from our last conversation, Taiwanese illustrator Poan Pan reflects on his evolving creative journey, the power of community, and his ever-expanding artistic practice. Good news I'm still freelancing as an illustrator! He asks, "Can illustration also embrace nuance, ambiguity, and a broader spectrum of emotions?

Illustrator 362

Illustrator Illustration Freelance Freelance 362

Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2024

Designer, writer, and academic Michael John Goodman has launched three online archives of Victorian illustrations covering works by Shakespeare, Dickens, and Chaucer. It's fascinating to compare how illustrators have depicted great works of literature through the ages.

Illustrator 501

Illustrator Illustration Inspiration Arts and Crafts 501

Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Today, we shine the spotlight on the incredibly talented Shinrou Inaki, a senior designer and creative comics and illustrations artist from Nanjing, China. Explore the Remarkable Comics and Illustrations by Shinrous World To fully appreciate the depth of Shinrou Inakis artistry, we encourage you to explore his portfolio.

Illustrator 244

Illustrator Illustration Arts and Crafts Adobe 244

Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Originally from Denmark, Julie Solvstrom has become a leading light in Vancouver's creative community with her beautiful, organic approach to illustration and typography. In a world where synthetic imagery is on the rise, illustrator and typographer Julie Solvstrom has the antidote. Julie's appeal for work on arriving in Vancouver.

Illustrator 259

Illustrator Illustration Art Portfolio 259

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Vast outdoor settings, bold forms, and unexpected colours combine to give French illustrator Agathe Meunier a style entirely her own. There's no need to ask what inspires her. I went to work at a mountain refuge at Vanoise National Park in the Alps, at the bottom of a magnificent valley, which inspired me a lot.

Print 504

Print Freelance Freelance Inspiration 504

Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

Plymouth-based illustrator and graphic designer Beth Bennett is a fairly new face in the creative industries, having only graduated last year in 2024, but one of her recent projects caught our eye, and we just had to know more. It's endlessly inspiring." One of Bennett's biggest influences is Andy J.

Illustrator 300

Illustrator Illustration Inspiration Art 300

Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Graffiti-inspired fonts are more than just an artistic expressionthey’re a bold way to infuse personality, energy, and urban flair into your projects. Start exploring these graffiti-inspired typefaces to create standout visuals that captivate your audience and elevate your projects.

Fonts 239

Fonts Graphic Design Inspiration Arts and Crafts 239

Creative Boom

JUNE 18, 2025

The way Patricia Shea has combined her textile design skills with print-on-demand services is simply mesmerising, offering plenty of inspiration for aspiring illustrators and designers. They also inspire her online handle, Design Confections. "I You'll have to forgive our headline. I am a brand," says Patricia.

Patterns 397

Patterns Arts and Crafts Illustrator Illustration 397

Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2024

Stoke-on-Trent-based illustrator and animator Qianhui Yu is on a mission to highlight social problems and tell stories from new perspectives. She's doing this by creating imaginative illustrations imbued with a healthy dose of feminism. Outside of her animation work, Qianhui is also making waves as an illustrator.

Illustrator 505

Illustrator Illustration Inspiration Animation 505

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Authenticity in Every Stroke: Hand-Drawn Logo Badges Hand-drawn illustrations bring authenticity and uniqueness to logo badges. Whether you’re inspired by retro styles, hand-drawn aesthetics, or vibrant colors, the key is to create a design that authentically represents your brand.

Inspiration 242

Inspiration Brand Branding Color 242

Graphic Design Junction

MAY 29, 2025

Procreate illustration brushes help artists create powerful concept art. For fantasy illustrations, these Procreate brushes turn ideas into vivid scenes. The post 30+ Best Procreate Illustration Brushes first appeared on Graphic Design Junction. They deliver precision and depth.

Illustrator 262

Illustrator Illustration Graphic Design Artist 262

Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2025

From architecture to illustration and everything in between Roco's path to illustration wasn't straight. These skills would later become invaluable when she pivoted to illustration and graphic design. I don't just illustrate I translate ideas into the language I understand best: images." I don't think so.

Illustrator 286

Illustrator Illustration Architecture Graphic Design 286

Creative Boom

MARCH 19, 2024

Tokyo-based illustrator Yuki Uebo creates messy, densely-packed images that reflect the crowded lifestyle of Japan's capital city. And it's this crowded way of living which has inspired local illustrator Yuki Uebo to fill her drawings with as many people as possible while also capturing the unique essence of Japan in the process.

Illustrator 493

Illustrator Illustration Inspiration Freelance 493

Creative Boom

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Seeking typographical inspiration? This December, independent type foundries are pushing the boundaries of letterform design, offering a stunning array of typefaces that blend historical inspiration with contemporary innovation. And if you need further inspiration, check out our roundup of the best fonts for November too.

Fonts 506

Fonts Inspiration Graphic Design Publication 506

Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Transform your designs with these must-have Illustrator brushes. Whether youre creating intricate vector illustrations, vibrant digital art, or professional designs, having the right tools in your creative arsenal makes all the difference. This curated collection of best Illustrator brushes is perfect for elevating your vector art.

Vectors 227

Vectors Adobe Illustrator Illustration 227

Creative Boom

JUNE 24, 2024

London illustrator Sam Taylor explains what he learned from this unusual project. We're big fans of London-based illustrator Sam Taylor , whom we last covered in 2023 when he was experimenting with hand-made techniques. But what really caught our attention was that it was inspired by the band Phish.

Illustrator 501

Illustrator Illustration Inspiration Layout 501

Creative Boom

MARCH 3, 2024

We've got a selection of 10 amazing illustrators that are sure to inspire you. Looking to commission an illustrator or just seeking fresh visual inspiration for your own work? But it's easy to escape because there's a whole world of illustration out there. Work by Amao 2.

Illustrator 526

Illustrator Illustration Freelance Freelance 526

Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For this Brooklyn artist, creating an illustration is about spending time with it, exploring it, and finding that moment when things fall into place. This was such a beautiful way to kick off because now I am very inspired and have all these ideas for compositions and colours that I can use as a basis for this project," says Karlotta. "In

Illustrator 464

Illustrator Illustration Client Theme 464

Creative Boom

JULY 30, 2024

The Munich-based creative studio Kreatives has teamed up with 11 illustrators from around the world to create animated explainers for the Paralympics, telling the story of each sport from the athlete's perspective. We quickly realised we couldn't just hire illustrators and make them conform to a single style. Table tennis via Ingres.

Animation 518

Animation Sports Illustrator Illustration 518

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Benjamin Phillips is the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024 The V&A Illustration Awards, now celebrating its 52nd year, continues to champion the finest in contemporary illustration. The V&A has announced Benjamin Phillips as the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024.

Illustrator 493

Illustrator Illustration Theme Textures 493

Creative Boom

AUGUST 18, 2024

Award-winning UK illustrator Elly Walton's quirky style brings whimsy and depth to her editorial, advertising, and design work. In the world of illustration, Elly Walton stands out as a virtuoso of playful storytelling. Her love for illustration was further nurtured by children's books, which offered layers of visual storytelling.

Illustrator 468

Illustrator Illustration Art Arts and Crafts 468

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.

Illustrator 529

Illustrator Illustration Freelance Freelance 529

Creative Boom

JULY 21, 2024

The goal was to design an identity that seemed like an integral part of Stockport's fabric while incorporating more fun elements, such as bright colours and illustrations, to keep it lively and engaging. More broadly, the striking logo draws inspiration from the Brutalist architecture of its shopping centre home.

Brand 500

Brand Branding Inspiration Publication 500

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With the style press taking an interest and Tank Girl celebrated in the indie-minded counterculture throughout the decade, the character's impact spread beyond the pages of comics and magazines, inspiring the LGBTQ+ community and political activists. In recent years, his output has spanned illustration, music, animation, and contemporary art.

Artist 544

Artist Magazine Print Inspiration 544

Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2025

A farm-first approach, real-world textures, and playful illustrations bring an authentic, handcrafted charm to the Bath-based brewery's new look. Expect homegrown textures, characterful illustrations, and evocative beer names. Somer Valley Brewing isn't your typical craft brewery.

Textures 365

Textures Illustrator Illustration Brand 365

Creative Boom

JULY 16, 2024

Energetic shades of pink, green and blue are blended and carved into forms that begin rooted in daily life but quickly lead to strange realms of dreamlike surrealism as envisaged by the talented young illustrator Wenjing Yang. Created in collaboration with Aoao Ying, Apotheosis is a book inspired by The Classic of Mountains and Seas.

Illustrator 487

Illustrator Illustration Client Visual Art 487

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Lena Yokoyama created National Illustration Day's quirky identity Grab your pencils! Public arts organisation The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration has today launched the UK's first country-wide celebration of pictures and the people who make them with National Illustration Day, which will take place on 24 November.

Illustrator 528

Illustrator Illustration Sculpture Gallery 528

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Pennsylvania-based illustrator and designer Laura Moyer has created stunning work for Disney, Pixar and Apple, all from the comfort of her cabin in the woods. We caught up with her to hear how she works remotely and why nature is a constant source of inspiration to her. Sounds dreamy, right? she tells Creative Boom. "I

Internet and Software Development 497

Internet and Software Development Illustrator Illustration Vectors 497

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 29, 2024

From the midcentury script typography to the playful supporting illustrations and colour palette to the custom plaid and argyle patterns, everything is designed with tongue-in-cheek. Caddyshack's country club Bushwood provided some inspiration for Picklewood's name. And the gopher from the film inspired Picklewood's woodchuck mascot.

Brand 448

Brand Branding Sports Patterns 448