Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

We canvassed the views of illustrators, who shared their biggest challenges and explained what they're doing to meet them. Working as an illustrator is a fun way to earn a living, but it's not without its challenges, not least the need to constantly adapt to new challenges and shifting paradigms. Sebastian Abboud tells a similar story.

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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.

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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.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. This is where illustration agents come into play. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? David Doran, represented by B&A 2.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

And if you're an artist, illustrator, or designer yourself, they're a great opportunity to make money doing what you love. I've been selling at illustration fairs and art markets for years," says illustrator and pattern designer Jacqueline Colley. Vickysworld Printmaker and illustrator Jason Limberg agrees.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 26, 2024

Julia Wand is an illustration and graphic design graduate of the Münster School of Design in Germany. In my opinion, illustration and graphic design go hand-in-hand together," she explains. Style-wise, I'm inspired by the amazing fellow illustrators and graphic designers I follow on social media," she continues. "I

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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.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Award-winning children's book illustrator Ian Morris reveals how he broke into the industry, why he prefers older artists, and what he keeps in mind when drawing for young audiences. Ian Morris's career as an illustrator has got off to an explosive start. My love for illustration was there from a young age," he tells Creative Boom.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 15, 2024

Originally from the Russian territory of Sakha – also called Yakutia – Ilya Kazakov is one of the most northerly illustrators we've featured in a while. When the OFFF Festival came to Moscow in 2021, Ilya had the honour of creating the opening titles – a job many illustrators and animators would envy.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We present a curated list to help you develop your illustration practice. Building your skills as an illustrator is mainly about practice, practice, practice. Also, there are many different types of illustration, and few of us have mastered them all. But you have to know the fundamentals first.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2024

Sometimes, a busy illustrator just needs a break – time to focus on personal projects and, perhaps, to make a difference in the world by creating art for people to enjoy without a brief or a price tag. His portfolio includes book and editorial illustrations as well as product campaigns.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The stress goes out as the creativity comes in with Fran Cieslar's oracle deck, which combines anatomical and botanical illustrations to help us see the inner world of our bodies in a different light. Fran first had the idea when she was taking a break in Bali, recovering from burnout with plenty of yoga, meditation, and stillness.

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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. It's the colour that hits you first when Wenjing Yang 's portfolio is laid out before you.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

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 Lately, I'm most proud of jobs where I've had the opportunity to animate my illustrations."

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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.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 22, 2024

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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Spoon Graphics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

We’ll use Illustrator to construct the design with text and shape elements, then we’ll quickly send the final artwork over to Photoshop to give it an aged appearance with texture overlays.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 27, 2024

To date, he has produced 48 books full of illustrations, working with historical, cultural and commercial organisations around Europe. He switched from sketchbooks to large-format paper and began practising botanical illustration. "I As a freelance illustrator, I don't know what I'll be doing in three weeks, let alone five years.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? Illustration is a great way to make a living that can be both creatively fulfilling and well compensated. And that means not only being a skilled artist but also making your mark as an unmistakable, sought-after illustrator.

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Creative Boom

JULY 8, 2024

Just two years into her career, Scottish illustrator Molly McCammon has established a calm, sophisticated style which is impressing clients from around the world. The Picturebook Illustration programme at Cambridge definitely informed my understanding of simplicity," says Molly as she explains the origin of her style. "I

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Creative Boom

MAY 25, 2023

London-based illustrator Jingxin Fang stays true to herself and refuses to follow the herd in her beautifully detailed illustrations, documenting the world around her and the wonderful people who inhabit it. Jingxin's illustrations are a mixed-media marvel created with pencils, watercolours and toner.

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Spoon Graphics

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to show you my process of converting a rough sketch into a vector illustration by turning one of my old doodles into a cute yeti cartoon character. By tracing the initial sketch with as many basic shapes as possible, we can achieve a simple ‘flat’ illustration style. Assets used.

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Booooooom

JULY 26, 2024

Calling all artists and illustrators! We’re launching our first-ever Booooooom illustration Awards! There are X award categories to submit to: Everyone is welcome to submit one image to these awards for FREE. Members enjoy unlimited submissions and unlimited images for all award categories.

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Spoon Graphics

JUNE 22, 2022

In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a colourful extruded isometric text effect. It’s a relatively simple effect to create that makes use of a combination of must-know Illustrator tools. The post Colourful 3D Isometric Text Effect Illustrator Tutorial appeared first on Spoon Graphics.

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Spoon Graphics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Usually custom typography pieces would be drawn by hand, but today I’ll share the secret of how you can still create trendy lettering by customising ready-made fonts in Adobe Illustrator.

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Spoon Graphics

JUNE 26, 2023

Download my collection of botanical garden illustrations for free to add vintage flower graphics to your artwork. Usually vintage illustrations like this are sourced from antique prints, but I harnessed the cutting-edge power of AI technology to generate these floral illustrations from scratch.

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Booooooom

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A selection of work by Los Angeles-based artist and illustrator Bijou Karman.

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Booooooom

AUGUST 7, 2024

London-based artist Firpal creates Indo-futurist speculative fiction through writing and illustration.

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Its Nice That

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Where does the editorial illustrator go? As magazines close, commissioning budgets shrink and “image banks sell 100 illustrations for 80 pounds”.

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Booooooom

JUNE 7, 2024

Korean illustrator Jiyung Lee travels between France and Korea working on various projects including installation, publishing, and printing.

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Graphic Design Junction

JULY 16, 2024

Kerem Beyit is a freelance illustrator who has carved a niche for himself in the world of fantasy art. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for bringing fantastical creatures and landscapes to life, Beyit’s illustrations have captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. His expertise lies primarily in digital illustration.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 26, 2024

In the realm of contemporary digital illustrations art, one name shines brightly: Samji Illustrator. With a unique style characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, and whimsical narratives, Samji has carved a niche for themselves in the world of illustration. You can catch Samji’s on Behance.

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Creative Nerds

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Illustrator is an incredibly versatile tool that not only allows you to create stunning vector illustrations, but also offers endless possibilities for creating great 3D text illustrator tutorials. In this post, we will explore some of the amazing 3D text effects that can be easily created using Illustrator.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 2, 2024

Hala Mohamed is a distinguished graphic designer and digital illustrations artist from Egypt, whose work embodies the vibrancy and complexity of contemporary Egyptian culture. She pursued her studies in graphic design and illustration, honing her skills at prestigious institutions.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Digital portrait illustrations have become a significant art form in today’s creative world. From their unique styles to their intricate details, these artists are redefining what portrait illustrations can achieve. His work is characterized by intense textures, muted color palettes, and layered compositions.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 23, 2024

In the rapidly advancing world of digital illustration, Procreate has established itself as a leading platform for creatives. One of the key aspects that sets Procreate apart is its extensive range of customizable brushes, which allow illustrators to explore new techniques, textures, and styles. Procreate Brushes Basic Line 15.

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Booooooom

AUGUST 16, 2024

A selection of work from Glasgow-based illustrator and animator Angela Kirkwood.

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