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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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Oliver Perry's charming illustrations recreate the magic of vintage New Yorker cartoons

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© Oliver Perry New York-based illustrator Oliver Perry brings the retro charm of vintage magazine cartoons into the modern day with his artwork documenting the weird and wonderful residents of the city he calls home. But what would it look like if the past caught up with the present? In a world filled with digital and A.I.,

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Chiara Xie's tech-focused illustrations redefine what a fulfilling life looks like

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London-based illustrator Chiara Xie reflects on the effect of technology in her cyberpunk artwork. Chiara has always had a passion for art, even though her academic background initially led her to study finance with a minor in Visual Arts at Boston University. Among them, editorial illustration resonated with me the most.

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Murugiah on how to illustrate and brand a music festival

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And as always, we're keen to point out visual arts are now key to the music festival vibe. Our favourite festival of all is Green Man , a music, science and arts weekender held in the Black Mountains of Powys, Wales, that really hits that perfect balance between world-class bands and the visual arts.

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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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Wenjia Wang's unusual illustrations give personality to our internal organs

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Inspired by lockdown, Wenjia Wang's evocative illustrations explore the connection between mind and body in a fresh and unusual way. Wenjia Wang, a Chinese-born illustrator who's lived in the United States since the age of 17, explores this precise subject in her project How Do You Feel. "At © Wenjia Wang. © Wenjia Wang. © Wenjia Wang.

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Learn How to Create Art Deco Styles for Digital Illustration

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Learn the art of creating elegant designs in Adobe Illustrator with Mads Berg’s online course. Art Deco is a form of decorative art that is still being used in various visual arts. Mads Berg teaches you how to create a commercial poster in art deco style from start to finish in this course.

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