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The powerful and empowering illustrations of Monsie

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It allows me to dive into new topics and explore fresh concepts, especially during the research and development phase – I learn tons! Looping back to the theme of empowerment, this work challenged societal views and explored an overlooked topic. What I love most is the incredible freedom it offers.

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How to beat creative block: practical tips from your fellow creatives

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The responses revealed a fascinating mix of approaches, and what emerged was a tapestry of wisdom that acknowledges both the personal nature of creativity and the universal patterns that help us reconnect with our creative flow. Get some natural light in the eyes. Matt Munday adds: "I love a good run first thing in the morning.

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

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It began as a way of sharing career advice because she was receiving so many emails on the topic. You don't naturally share how you write emails, how you organise your PSDs, how you quote or what you do when you lose inspiration or there is an issue with a client. It's funny, we are a little isolated in this job," she says.

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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. It can be digitally created and then adapted for murals or wraps, or made first and foremost in the physical world using traditional media and/or natural materials.

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Cold comfort: photo series charts the rise of the Polar Silk Road

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It's to go on show next month at the Jerwood Gallery, Natural History Museum. Now Gregor Sailer 's new photo series, on exhibition at the Natural History Museum from 26 May, documents our complex relationship with the environment, the wide-reaching impacts of climate change and a rapidly changing world. We take a closer look.

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Environmental course provider's new branding is wonderfully down to earth

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Well, if the answer is "not much" and you'd like to change that, Earthed is an online platform where you can take part in expert-led based courses to learn nature skills and ecosystem restoration. As they put it: "Earthed is a nature skills platform that exists to make every river, city, farm and balcony burst with life.

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

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For example, when redrawing the Pulp Fiction poster, Bennett had to figure out how to depict the snakes with legs holding things in a way that still looked accurate and natural. That style naturally carried over when the idea for Snakes with Legs came along. Bennett's first big commission was for EEK!