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The powerful and empowering illustrations of Monsie

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Each piece is an invitation to see the world a little differently – to feel seen, understood and inspired. It allows me to dive into new topics and explore fresh concepts, especially during the research and development phase – I learn tons! What I love most is the incredible freedom it offers.

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Karlotta Freier draws with such freedom her imagery seems to float on air

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She was invited to a location and left to sketch for a few days. It began as a way of sharing career advice because she was receiving so many emails on the topic. Perhaps it's this connection with what she creates that makes her so popular with clients—in fashion, beauty, and editorial.

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Food illustrator Tom Hovey talks Bake Off, Bristol and building a creative community

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Through the latter, he was invited to participate in group exhibitions and became involved with a collective called Daydream, which organised shows in London in the late 00s—the golden age of street art. Creating a poster for Bristol rock band Idles, addressing topics like toxic masculinity, was one of Hovey's favourite projects to work on.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

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The variety within a portfolio shouldn't be stylistic; it needs to come from the application of a style to different topics, concepts and contexts. Only a fraction of them can be signed, so consistency and a clear voice are paramount. Evidence of the artist's hand will bring viewers closer to the work emotionally.

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From watercolours to Snakes with Legs: illustrator Beth Bennett on her work so far

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The club invited artists to reimagine the movie posters for each event, and Bennett was thrilled to be asked to do so herself. She says: "It's been so fun balancing projects for both older and younger audiences switching between different topics, line weights, and colours keeps my creativity buzzing."

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Rocío Egio on embracing dyslexia, mediterranean roots, and finding freedom in illustration

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Her signature ability to turn complex topics into clear, inviting visuals made her a natural fit for editorial work, but one of her most personal projects The Dyslexic Font, created with Pranav Bhardwaj stands out as a career highlight. But it was the second call that really hit home.

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Hanneke Rozemuller constructs dreamy, textural scenes as a way of making sense of the world

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In Hanneke's world, the illustrator pulls inspiration from the mysteries surrounding us – addressing topics such as "psychology, religion, love, nostalgia, philosophy, absurdism, disconnection and finding your way back", as written in the artist's bio.

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