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Yuki Uebo's crowded illustrations are inspired by the hustle and bustle of Tokyo life

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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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Qianhui Yu's surreal and inspirational illustrations shine a spotlight on social problems

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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.

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Illustrator Katie Smith on drawing comforting characters that inspire creativity

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The world of Bath-based illustrator Katie Smith is populated with googly-eyed characters that evoke a comforting sense of nostalgia. Katie Smith is an illustrator whose style consists of unique and bold character designs. And rather than being intimidated by her inspirations, she feeds them into her work.

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10 excellent books for illustrators to inspire and help refine skills

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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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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. But what if the same could apply to illustrations? But what if the same could apply to illustrations? That's the inspiration behind F. Variable website makes the project look effortless.

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Alex Foxley's '90s-inspired illustrations are here to fill your world with positivity

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Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. "My

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22 amazing works of art to inspire you from the World Illustration Awards 2023

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Professional Exploration Category Winner: The Governess by Trevin Wyant We reveal the winners of the World Illustration Awards 2023, and share their winning pieces. Looking for visual inspiration? In both cases, we've got 22 pieces of illustration that you simply have to check out. New Talent Overall Winner: FETCH!