Creative Boom

MAY 26, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Things are tough right now if you want to draw for money. We canvassed the views of illustrators, who shared their biggest challenges and explained what they're doing to meet them. From the rise of AI to the ebbs and flows of the freelance market, you're constantly trying to navigate uncharted waters.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Short on commissions at the moment? For creative freelancers, the start of the year is often a quiet time, with few enquiries coming in. And there are plenty of useful things that creative freelancers can do to stay productive, focused and positive during these quieter periods.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Deciding what to charge is one of the biggest challenges of being a freelancer. It's one of the most maddening things about freelancing: how do you set your rates? But at least it will help give you a baseline to think about your freelance rates and how you can get there over time.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. After all, most of the time, our freelancer bank accounts are empty. There are lots of online services that help you automate your finances, and many freelancers swear by them. Freelance graphic designer Mel Gardner , meanwhile, recommends FreeAgent. Improve your cashflow.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 23, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. So how can you survive the next few years as a creative freelancer? Show what you've made It sounds like an obvious point, but it's one that many freelancers ignore.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We asked the Creative Boom community what tools save them the most time and effort, and here's what they had to say. It doesn't matter how talented you are in your chosen creative discipline; that's only half of the work of being a successful freelancer. Reminders Use Apple gear?

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Looking for a affordable Adobe Creative Cloud alternative? We’ve compiled the best Adobe alternatives into one post, including free Adobe CC alternatives. Get 65% Off Adobe Creative Cloud — See our Adobe Creative Cloud discount guide. So, why do so many people look for Adobe CC alternatives?

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Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. But July and August can also mean a much quieter time for creative freelancers. If there's one thing that lets down so many freelance designers and illustrators, it's their About page on their website. If you're a sole freelancer, don't be afraid to talk in the first person.

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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2022

For Sarah Madden , a graphic designer based in Leeds, she realised she wanted to embrace freelance illustration and design full-time to explore a better lifestyle. She'd been illustrating on the side to make some extra cash and had the realisation that she could go for it and make illustration part of her full-time gig.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock The worst clients can turn your life into something out of a horror movie. Many people genuinely believe, for example, that their design vision is as good as a professional designer and that they only hired a freelancer because "they know Photoshop". The Solution Step 1.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Freelance designers possess a unique skill set that is highly sought after in today’s digital age. With the advent of online platforms and the increasing demand for creative content, there are numerous opportunities for freelance designers to monetize their designs and generate a sustainable income.

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We And The Color

JULY 6, 2021

Available for download on Adobe Stock as templates, these stock illustrations by Natalia Maca can be used for plenty of art and design projects. Natalia Maca is a freelance illustrator. On Adobe Stock, many of her stock illustrations are available for licensing as design templates. Download on Adobe Stock.

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Just Creative

APRIL 19, 2023

If you’re looking for the best Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives, you are in the right place. Many creatives use this industry-standard tool, from filmmakers to professionals to freelancers. First, the pricing plans offered by Adobe are not favorable for long-term usage and are expensive for individual users and freelancers.

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Just Creative

APRIL 26, 2023

Adobe XD is a relatively recent addition to the suite of premium apps developed by Adobe. So, if Adobe XD is getting the job done for designers, why are people searching for Adobe XD alternatives? Just as with all the other Adobe apps, the rocket-high subscription charges make Adobe XD an expensive option.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. LinkedIn has been a favourite for quite a long time," agrees illustrator Ari Liloan. I went a bit old school recently and created a little PDF deck of my work that I email to clients, and it's got amazing feedback," says illustrator Connie Noble. "I We explore some options. It all helps. "I

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Artist has taken successful concept of workshops she ran for major brands such as Nike, ASOS and Timberland to help other freelancers or individuals get together and create. Freelancing can be a lonely gig, however much you love it. I was an illustrator surrounded by designers who thrived with conceptual minds.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Freelance Graphic Design: An Introduction Working independently as a graphic designer , offering design services to customers on a by-project basis is known as freelance graphic design. Freelance graphic designers have become more in demand in recent years due to the growing gig economy and technological advances. And at night?

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Creative Boom

JULY 26, 2023

Illustrator Julie Alex creates unique portraits, still-life artworks and landscapes that are instantly recognisable thanks to her use of colour and one-of-a-kind slanted style. I became a freelance illustrator because this is what I've always wanted. I would say my illustrations are love letters," she concludes. "I

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Bay-area-based artist Goldie Cai explores the joy of daily life and the world of mental health in her bold, textural illustrations that make the most of limited palettes and bright colours. Growing up around many illustrated books was hugely inspirational too; it always felt like there was a magic to the craft," she tells Creative Boom.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

The Freelance Graphic Design Career Guide to Success Hey there, aspiring graphic designers ! Freelance graphic design is a booming industry that offers opportunities to talented designers like you. But why choose freelance graphic design over working for a company or agency? What is Freelance Graphic Design?

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We And The Color

APRIL 13, 2022

With this online course by Beatriz Ramo, aka Naranjalidad, you will learn to create stunning portraits with pencil, different color techniques, and Adobe Photoshop. Beatriz Ramo (Naranjalidad) is a freelance illustrator and artist based in Madrid, Spain. Take the course at Domestika. Take the course at Domestika.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? But before you hand in your notice and go all-in on the freelance life, there are a few key steps to consider first. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Brooklyn-based illustrator Eva Redamonti specialises in creating highly-intricate illustrations which communicate themes of mental health, science, nature and Futurism. Considering that mental health is a common theme in Eva Redamonti's illustrations, it makes sense that art was a kind of therapy for her growing up.

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Graphic Mama

JUNE 30, 2022

Adobe Illustrator has become an industry standard. Illustrator has its own flaws: its steep price (one license starts at $20.99 Recently, users have discovered that Adobe Illustrator alternatives are not one or two. CorelDRAW is one of the “legacy” competitors of Adobe Illustrator.

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We And The Color

AUGUST 1, 2023

Applying for your dream job has never been easier: thanks to this handpicked selection of the very best Resume/CV templates for your favorite Adobe software. In this review, we’ll explore the top 10 best resume/CV templates tailored for Adobe InDesign , Illustrator , and Photoshop users. Search no more! Download here 3.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Today we again feature creative, professional freelancer and illustrator “ Kerem Beyit “ with his magnificent digital illustration artwork. Drawing and illustration is his passion. He works very hard to inspire others with his amazing drawing and illustration work. Amazing Digital Illustration and Drawing Artwork.

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s where TemplatesForest steps in with their latest offering – a fresh portfolio presentation template for Adobe InDesign, designed to help you shine in style. Download at Adobe Stock Please note that this template requires Adobe InDesign. The portfolio presentation template for Adobe InDesign is a game-changer.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

How to Make Passive Income as a Freelance Graphic Designer Passive income is a dream for freelance graphic designers. This article reveals the world of passive income and the strategies freelance graphic designers can use. Freelancers can partner with brands and promote their products or services on their platforms.

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We And The Color

JUNE 3, 2022

Check out this beautifully illustrated trilogy of the Astral Nomads series. Denis Freitas is a São Paulo, Brazil-based freelance illustrator. Below you can see the masterfully illustrated artworks of his Astral Nomads trilogy. These pieces have been made with professional tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

One of her distinctive pieces will be familiar to any creative professional, as it formed the opening cover of Adobe Illustrator in 2021. She's indeed working on her own terms, reaching that desirable level of fame that every illustrator dreams of and supporting huge clients, including Apple, Facebook, TikTok, Adobe and Amazon Prime.

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Just Creative

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

While there are many great classes out there, one thing that we wanted to focus on was the classes we chose for our list of the best drawing/illustration courses online was the quality of the classes. The Best Free & Paid Illustration & Drawing Courses for Artists. The Illustration Masterclas s (Udemy) – $95.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Arunas Kacinskas is an freelance Portrait illustrator artist based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Whose work transcends the boundaries of conventional illustration, weaving a narrative tapestry that captures the imagination with its vivid imagery and emotive storytelling. You may be interested in the following articles as well.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Today we are featuring creative illustrator and freelance graphic artist “ Dale Edwin Murray ”, with his amazing illustration art collection. He is a freelance illustrator artist and graphic designer living and working in London. Best Adobe Lightroom Presets For 2022. He was from London, United Kingdom.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 19, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We celebrate International Client Day by sharing some tried-and-tested tips for growing and nurturing your relationships with clients. This unofficial holiday is celebrated on 19 March every year, and it's a day for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and businesses to show appreciation to their clients.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 7, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock If networking isn't working for you, it's time to change things up. Illustrator Ollie Hirst offers an unusual example. "I It's an approach that's certainly worked for illustrator, author and comic maker Emmeline Pidgen. Take Vicky, an illustrator who goes by the name Vickysworld. "My

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We And The Color

AUGUST 20, 2023

That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to this high-quality creation by Sirisako : a stunning graphic design portfolio template designed using Adobe InDesign. Download at Adobe Stock Please note that this template requires Adobe InDesign. Subscribe to our newsletter!

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 23, 2022

Concept art, sketching, digital Paintings, and Digital Art is a form of illustration used to convey an idea of artist’s mind. Today we are featuring creative concept artist, character designer, storyboard artist, freelancer and illustrator “ Gada Jermy ”, with it’s amazing concept art collection. 6,131 items.

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