Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. Art director and illustrator Neil Swaab recalls: "One of the best moments was getting to see my art used as key art for a Broadway musical. What a cool moment!"

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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

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. I've found QuickBooks invaluable for mileage, invoices and automating bookkeeping," says illustrator and designer Anna Hamill. "It 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? Graphic designer Mike Hindle explains how he goes about it. Illustrator Vicky Scott concurs. But how do you actually do it?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

Dutch illustrator Nastia Cistakova isn't interested in playing it safe, and that much is obvious from her work. Her impulse to explore, experiment, and connect led Nastia to study illustration at HKU in Utrecht. "By However, being an independent illustrator hasn't always been easy. "I

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Graphic designer and art director Rafael Medeiros shares his experiences. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. After gaining residency without needing an employer sponsorship, he quit his job and pursued freelance full-time.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Freelancing is great, but at the start money can be tight. Or do you yearn to break free and embark on a freelance journey more than ever? It's time to take your passion for creativity and kickstart your freelance venture. Graphic design and illustration 1. Don't worry. Photography 6.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

For graphic designers, the right font can turn a simple project into something amazing. Free fonts are a blessing for graphic designers, especially those working on tight budgets or freelance projects. The post 25+ New Free Fonts for Graphic Designers first appeared on Graphic Design Junction.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Eastbourne-based illustrator Beth Tibbles specialises in creating colourful illustrations brimming with joy and humour. We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. For Beth Tibbles, drawing has been a life-long passion.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How to Find Lucrative Freelance Graphic Design Jobs Are you looking to break into the world of freelance graphic design? This comprehensive guide will share my top tips and strategies for finding high-paying freelance graphic design jobs. I remember when I first started as a freelance designer.

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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

MARCH 3, 2024

We've got a selection of 10 amazing illustrators that are sure to inspire you. Looking to commission an illustrator or just seeking fresh visual inspiration for your own work? But it's easy to escape because there's a whole world of illustration out there. Caver Zhang Caver Zhang is a freelance illustrator based in Jinan, China.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 1, 2025

To discover why, I spoke to Bryan Clark, head of graphic design at Falmouth University, and Jasmine Hortop and Max Bloom, who took online MAs in Illustration and Graphic Design respectively. Work by Max Bloom Work by Max Bloom Graduate Max had already been working as a graphic designer for a few years when he applied. "I

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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. Talk to a freelancer who's got that sorted, and you'll probably find they have a suite of productivity tools that help them achieve this with minimal fuss.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. What does a graphic designer do?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. "My

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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

So if you're a 'graphic designer in Manchester' and want to be found for those search terms, then that's your goal – to create a site that Google thinks falls into that category and deserves to sit on its first page of results. LinkedIn has been a favourite for quite a long time," agrees illustrator Ari Liloan. It all helps. "I

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 12, 2021

Today we are featuring remarkable digital illustrator and freelancer artist “ Florian Nicolle ”, with his best drawing and illustration work. He started in the field of Graphics since 2009 till now. He started in the field of Graphics since 2009 till now. 21 High Quality Illustrator Brushes. 6,131 items.

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

Taichung-based illustrator creates homely works Inspired by her family, the food her mother used to make, and even the daily weather. Chang Chih has only been illustrating for less than a year, but her finely refined style proves otherwise. Thereon, she studied graphic design and started working as a clothing designer after graduating.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 17, 2021

Today we are featuring brilliant digital illustrator, master student at Fine Arts and freelancer artist “ Yasar VURDEM ”, with his amazing drawing and illustration collection. He started in the field of Graphics long time ago and till working in digital illustration and graphic design field. 5,191 items.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock There are many ways to get your first freelance gig. Embarking on a freelance career is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless opportunities and the freedom to shape your professional destiny. Whether or not you land freelance work entirely depends on your own initiative.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

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. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Julie Lai studied Illustration at Falmouth University before returning home after graduation.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

For Sumangla Bishnoi , one particular moment in her past made her realise that graphic design was for her. Besides freelancing, she also works as a senior visual designer at AKQA, San Francisco. She's earned a vital spot in the design world, filling it with functional graphics and bold, crisp typographic layouts.

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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. Dale Edwin Murray Illustrations & Portrait Art Collection.

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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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Creative Boom

JANUARY 31, 2024

Auckland-based illustrator Joseph Carrington creates instantly recognisable work thanks to his sleek, deceptively simple style. Having originally trained as a graphic designer, Joseph Carrington pivoted to illustration seven years ago. Lately, I'm most proud of jobs where I've had the opportunity to animate my illustrations."

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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. Unlimited Downloads.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 19, 2025

Studios and freelancers across the world have it bookmarked for graphic design inspiration and visual exploration. Dribbble A favourite among UI/UX designers, illustrators, and visual artists, Dribbble is a vibrant community for showcasing and discovering design work that has been running since 2009.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 27, 2022

He explains how he transitioned from graphic designer to full-time artist and what inspires his work today. Coming from a graphic design background, Patrick Nelson has been a full-time collage artist now for a number of years. That said, I believe they read more as an illustration or painting than they do a collage.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 22, 2022

Today we are featuring an illustrator who illustrated digital art illustrations. Currently working as a freelance illustrator. In this post, we will showcase his best Digital Art illustrations work for your inspiration. Best Procreate Tutorials: 23 Tutorials To Learn Illustrations. 6,131 items.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

Want to become a graphic designer? But how, exactly, do you become a professional graphic designer from home? People who don't work in graphic design often think it's just about knowing how to use particular software – you'll hear throwaway comments like, "Sharon can do the brochure, she knows Photoshop.".

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 4, 2021

Here is the fresh collection of Digital Portraits Illustration by Ahmed Karam. He started in the field of Graphics since 2011 till now as a re-touch artist and after that as illustrator. He worked as a freelance Senior illustrator , Painter and Graphic Designer for portraits and other commissions.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2023

Multi-disciplined creative and globetrotter Maria Navarro Sanchez combines illustration and design to create stunning and empowering artwork. Based in the German city of Karlsruhe, illustrator and designer Maria Navarro Sanchez's career has been meandering. After this, she completed an MA in graphic design. "I

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2021

He thoughts procreate tutorials are very easy to understand and helpful for digital artist and graphic designers. these Procreate tutorials can enhance you’re drawing & illustration skills and improve the quality of your works. Best free Procreate tutorials to learn drawing, digital illustration and character design.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New York-based illustrator Andy Huang channels his knowledge of communication design into his illustrations of people to create colourful, expressive depictions that exude style and personality. Originally from Taiwan, Andy Huang is an American illustrator and graduate of the Pratt Institute.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

G reat Character Design illustration artist “ Serag Basel ”, with his character design illustrations. He is a freelance art director, illustrator artist and graphic designer living and working in Saudi Arabia. He has 8 years of experience in Graphic Design. He has 8 years of experience in Graphic Design.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 14, 2025

We talked to five illustrators and designers who take on private commissions about the pros, the cons, and what it does for their careers. But in today's world, it's something illustrators and designers are increasingly turning to. Molly McCammon They're a good earner and can enhance your creativity. It's not a new idea.

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