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

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New York City-based illustrator Esther Tang communicates her emotions and connects to the world through her delightfully nuanced and universally resonant work. Connection and communication are at the heart of Esther Tang's illustrations. Sounds, smiles, touch, and my environment influence my illustrations in many aspects.

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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. Originally from China, Changyu moved overseas to study an MFA in illustration at the Savannah College of Art.

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Asia Orlando wants you to stop and take a closer look at her colourful, detailed illustrations

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Amsterdam-based artist and commercial illustrator Asia Orlando specialises in creating vibrant, playful images that pull viewers in with intricate details. It's easy to get lost in the illustrations of Asia Orlando, but that's no bad thing. This led Asia to take a bold leap towards the world of illustration. "I

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Illustrator Aura Lewis on making feminist statements, Mrs America, and her vintage-yet-modern style

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Illustrator, designer and author Aura Lewis creates joyful, colourful worlds where the personal is political. Renowned for her feminist-themed illustrations, Aura's work takes traditionally 'girly' visual elements and turns them into empowering statements. When did you first know that you wanted to be an illustrator?

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Illustrator Miranda Bruce's latest zine explores the heightened anxiety of the pandemic

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Now Costa Rican artist Miranda Bruce explores these feelings in a new illustrated zine that tries to make sense of our mental health. Born and raised in San José, Miranda Bruce obtained her BFA in Illustration from Parsons the New School for Design in 2016 and an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts in 2019.

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Jaenam Yoo's synthetic, dream-like drawings focus on the beauty in the mundane

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Los Angeles-based artist Jaenam Yoo blends the natural and the artificial to create otherworldly illustrations of inflated flowers and plump, floral humanoids. Jaenam adds: "He was an illustrator and a designer who participated in Korea and Japan's art and design scenes.

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Learn to Create Contemporary Illustrations with Retro Aesthetics

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Artist Pedro Correa has found the perfect aesthetic for his work by combining digital and analog illustrations. This online course will teach you how to create a retro illustration using a combination of paper, ink, and digital tools in Photoshop. Additionally, discover his major influences in the realm of visual arts.