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Inspired by stories and funny conversations, Alex Skyrme uses illustration to bring a smile to everyone's face

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Avoiding anything too dull, her artworks are full of warm, happy colours and joyful characters – a much-needed dopamine hit as we enter the colder months. It might be surprising to learn, then, that Alex also dabbles in the more serious topics on occasion, "like mental health, trauma and interpersonal relationships," she says. "I

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Osch crafts warm and positive logo and branding for abuse charity Tender

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Tender uses drama, art and media to provide a safe, enjoyable space where people can engage with sensitive topics, 'rehearse' for real-life scenarios and explore their rights, responsibilities and expectations within relationships. Overall, Osch's branding evokes the right atmosphere for the topic by being calm, warm and welcoming.

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Anna Knopf's cosy illustrations capture worlds and emotions we can all relate to

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"The main focus of my illustrations is mostly on the characters," she tells Creative Boom. Detailing characters in a scene is the easiest way for me to recreate my emotions or memories. A character can show a lot of emotions, even when they don't have a big smile or tears on their face."

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Weston Wei's imaginative illustrations explore the relationships between bodies and diseases

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This combination of the everyday and the extraordinary manifests itself in Symbiosis as characters fending off giant germs, navigating a flurry of deadly threats, and feeling pinned down by enormous, overgrown thorns. I drew a blood moon, some thorns tied to the character, and some evil creatures on the dark side.

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Illustrator Ulrike Marais explores grief and memory in her insect-themed cookbook picture book

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There's more to this bunch of cooking critters than meets the eye, though, as their story is universal and taps into difficult topics of grief, death and memory that nonetheless need to be talked about. Every story needs characters, though, and in Omi's Dinner Party, they just happen to be ladybugs. A small win for us as a family."

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Jiggly Wiggly: Eva Münnich's animated short is a timely reminder that you're a cutie pie

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Titled Jiggly Wiggly, this short psychedelic animation sees a playful character embrace the shape of their body while reminding viewers that they are cute as well. For Eva, the topic of body positivity is close to her heart. A bit like it could be the character's inner world when she gives herself positive affirmation."

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Illustrator Jannik Stegen on how conversations about ADHD in the creative industry can be improved

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Bursting with vibrant colours and charming characters, his incredible portfolio includes illustrations for the likes of Die Zeit, Manto and Art of Play. As for his love of character design, Jannik reckons this stems from his favourite media he consumed while growing up. "I The work of Jannik Stegen is impossible to miss.