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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

It's a tough time to be an illustrator right now. The consensus from industry leaders is that to survive as a freelancer , illustrators need to double down on what makes them unique and carve out a distinctive style to set them apart. However, it can be helpful to draw inspiration from others who have succeeded in this quest.

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The powerful and empowering illustrations of Monsie

Creative Boom

By her own confession, Monika Jurczyk – AKA Monsie – has bounced between places and jobs like a pinball, but freelance illustration has given her creative soul its voice. "I I want my illustrations to be a source of empowerment," says the Edinburgh-based illustrator Monika Monsie.

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Bored of Pinterest? 8 alternatives to try for design inspiration

Creative Boom

For millions, it's become a go-to for creative inspiration, helping with everything from planning a wedding to redesigning a home. Studios and freelancers across the world have it bookmarked for graphic design inspiration and visual exploration. Pearltrees Pearltrees offers a structured way to organise and curate visual inspiration.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Many digital illustrators create highly detailed works, whether through realistic shading or fantasy elements.

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Honest, raw, dark as you like – meet new UK illustrator Ben Duchesne

Creative Boom

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.

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Capturing a sense of vulnerability is what illustrator Mark Conlan does best

Creative Boom

Nature's beauty, fragility, and those rare moments when we feel at one with it are key themes for this Irish artist, who brings them to life through soft details and bold contrasts. New beginnings can be a fantastic source of ideas and creative energy for an illustrator. One of the five illustrations for A Better City.

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Amazing Digital Drawing Illustrations By Alexis Marcou

Graphic Design Junction

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.

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