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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Powerful Tools Enabling Limitless Creativity With tools like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate , and Corel Painter, artists now have unprecedented freedom to experiment.

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

Creative Boom

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

Creative Boom

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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Positive stories from freelance creatives to boost your mood in a recession

Creative Boom

And even if you're still managing to keep on top of the rent, there's no shame in feeling a little down about your prospects for continuing success as a freelancer. Similarly, for artist and illustrator Magdalena Pankiewicz , the turning point was seeing her cover design appeared on Wired IT last year. "I What a cool moment!"

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Illustrator Poan Pan on embracing change, community, and the unexpected

Creative Boom

Three years on from our last conversation, Taiwanese illustrator Poan Pan reflects on his evolving creative journey, the power of community, and his ever-expanding artistic practice. Good news I'm still freelancing as an illustrator! Honestly, when we first spoke, I had no idea if freelancing would even work out.

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How to stand out as a freelance illustrator in 2023

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? And working as a freelancer means that you can, to a degree, work when you want, how you want, and where you want. But first, you need to attract freelance clients. But first, you need to attract freelance clients.

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How to sell yourself as a freelancer in 2023

Creative Boom

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. But how do you actually do it?

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