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Mmatcha's beautiful tonal illustrations capture the countless details of daily life

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Speaking to Creative Boom, Mmatcha explains how she gradually moved into illustration: "Back in Sheffield, while I was immersed in my interior design studies, I had a strong affinity for decorative design. I'd often be found in the library, poring over magazines and books dedicated to the art of decoration.

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Practical steps creatives can take when freelance work goes quiet

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subside, I tend to chat to my past clients, see what they have going on in their lives, and any recommendations they have for similar people in their field I can pester." I reach out to my network and see how they are doing," he explains. And it makes my job more social and fun." More skills rarely brought me new work.

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Brent Watts on the five books that help him tell great stories through design

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ction with libraries at his home and of?ce. In my work, it's imperative that I employ illustrative storytelling by breathing life into tired brands. This is my favourite book! My emotions and reactions to colour will be different from every other person in a space, based on what each of us brings to the table. ction and

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Zhang Liang on developing his gross-out style, working with John M. Blundall, and why you should do your own thing

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"I collect a lot of stuff – mostly Garbage Pail Kids, The Simpsons, over 300 Ninja Turtles and over 200 Super7 reaction figures – which I have all around me at my home studio, and that definitely influences my creative consciousness," he reveals. "I Character design is very important in my work, so it's a great resource.

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Former doctor Emma Cheng on switching to illustration, and how her medical background has informed her art

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Through my illustrations, I aim to bring these narratives to the forefront, raising awareness about health and the value of life." However, in Taiwan, being a doctor is considered one of the most prestigious and well-paying jobs in society, and given my grades and test scores, it was the trajectory that life naturally pushed me along.

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How to change careers to one that's more creative

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I had no idea how to channel my creativity" Gary Bradley 's story is typical one of many who find themselves in the wrong career and are looking for a way out. But at 16, I had no idea how to channel my creativity. Like most people, I’m a product of my upbringing. I was off, my head buzzing," he remembers. "I

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Natalie Wadlington's wide-eyed charming characters paint a picture of our love of pets

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Image courtesy the artist, Library Street Collective, Detroit; and albertz benda, New York and Los Angeles. Image courtesy the artist, Library Street Collective, Detroit; and albertz benda, New York and Los Angeles. Image courtesy the artist, Library Street Collective, Detroit; and albertz benda, New York and Los Angeles.

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