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10 brilliant illustrators you should have on your radar

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And with output as diverse as their influences (ranging from 8-bit video games and Chinese watercolours to architecture and emojis), you're sure to find art that speaks to you personally. On her return to China, she founded her own design studio, MOU, which focuses on illustration, motion design and art direction. Work by Jazzy Yuan 4.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. David Goldman Agency When David Goldman launched his own firm in 1980, he aimed to represent world-class talent and offer great personal service to clients.

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8 things I wish I'd known before breaking into the creative industry

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For example, if you're freelance, clients will want to pay you peanuts. Basically, you have to get to a stage where you're confident you're producing good work that clients or your employer likes. Then, if you're a freelancer, start upping your rates, and you may be surprised how quickly people agree to them. (In

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Xinyue Song escapes the patterns of everyday life with her happy and ironic illustrations

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A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Xinyue splits her time between the Big Apple and Beijing. After completing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a Master's degree in Computer Arts from the hallowed institution, she started her career as a freelance illustrator. She credits social media.

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Haruko Hayakawa creates surreal CG artwork packed with humour and subversion

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For as long as she can remember, Haruko Hayakawa has always been drawn to art and the act of creation, whether that was drawings, sewing or exploring digital art. Haruko would go on to study 3D, motion and VFX at the School of Visual Arts, but later dropped out after feeling that the industry was not the right fit for her.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

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And outside her day job, she's the co-founder of Woodism , an art collaboration that celebrates children with autism whilst raising money for charity. Her clients include global brands like Google, Twitter, Visa, and Microsoft and nonprofit organisations providing life-advancing support to vulnerable communities throughout the United States.

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Soumyaraj Vishwakarma's calming illustrations remind us to enjoy a slower pace of life

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"My parents and teachers constantly encouraged me to participate in art competitions. Through those, I realised that I could pursue art as a profession. That's when I decided to go to an art college.". Art college helped me figure out what my skills were and how to adapt and apply them to professional work.