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Want to go freelance? These top illustrators share the big secrets to their success

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All images courtesy of the artists. We asked ten successful freelance illustrators to share the benefit of their experience to date, and they all shared valuable tips and insights. Perhaps the biggest challenge of being a freelance illustrator, at least at the start, is getting enough work. Try out different styles. © Helen Li.

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Money-saving tips for creative freelancers feeling the pinch

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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. You don't need the latest tech to be a successful freelancer.

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How Falmouth University's online MAs are helping creatives find their true voice

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Falmouth's online MAs offer a world-class creative education that can fit around your existing career and commitments. Falmouth has 120 years experience delivering creative education, but we're not just taking our campus-based courses and putting them on video call," explains Bryan. "We We see teaching online as a creative opportunity.

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Julie Lai's 'chrysalis' illustrations celebrate the artist's personal healing journey

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After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. Today, she works as a freelance illustrator, drawing inspiration from urban and natural landscapes and adding emotion to every piece.

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Nike designer Yenny Zhang on how she found a passion for spatial design

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Senior Designer at Nike Global Brand Design Retail Yenny Zhang takes us through her education and career so far, revealing the best bits and the challenges she faced along the way. Later in her education, Zhang moved out to Pasadena, California, to study Environmental Design at ArtCenter College of Design.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

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Artists create art for its own sake. Many graphic designers are also freelance, so their earnings are generally kept to themselves. How much does a freelance graphic designer make? Most freelance graphic designers will start with a lower rate and raise their rates over time as they build their portfolio and reputation.

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Creative Boom launches its fourth podcast season, bringing the inside scoop from leading artists and designers

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Every Monday, our show will bring you the inside scoop from other artists, designers, illustrators and photographers about the highs and lows of being a creative professional. Later, we meet Darnell Brown , a growth strategist and educator based in North Carolina. Sarah Hyndman of Type Tasting. Darnell Brown.

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