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. My illustrations related to cooking recipes are actually influenced by my mother.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

Freelance illustrator and artist Marcel George has a unique style, combining watercolour and hand-cut illustrations. I wanted to try and surprise myself and see if I could add a new dimension to my existing portfolio.". Your hand-cut, watercolour illustrations are beautiful! And how has freelancing changed?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

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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Creative Boom

APRIL 29, 2022

Instagram is still a good visual resource or portfolio for clients, but it's the PR push that has been the most effective.". LinkedIn has been a favourite for quite a long time," agrees illustrator Ari Liloan. It doesn't hurt to send physical mailers, cold emails, updated portfolios and other bits and bobs to existing clients.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. This is where illustration agents come into play. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? David Doran, represented by B&A 2.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Francisco Vega, portfolio – one of the best portfolios to be created at Wix Playground. Want to improve your portfolio to help you win more work and advance your career? Then it helps to look at other creatives' portfolios to get fresh ideas and inspiration. Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega. Lessons Learned.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Illustration by Tom Woolley As AI-generated artwork becomes more common, many illustrators worry about being replaced. Illustrator Tom Woolley shows us how to future-proof your career in an evolving industry. As illustration agent James Hughes mentioned in his article, Is AI really coming for your illustration career?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 31, 2023

After gaining residency without needing an employer sponsorship, he quit his job and pursued freelance full-time. As a freelancer, I work with agencies that normally hire me during their peak times or when they can't solve a project internally," he explains. But it's been anything but a smooth ride.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 22, 2022

It's the art of telling stories that drives Luke Brookes , an award-winning illustrator based in Staffordshire whose vivid, graphic brushstrokes bring atmosphere and energy to everything he creates. I always look at my last piece, scrutinise what I think worked and didn't work, and try to improve on the following illustration.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2022

A freelance illustrator, mural artist and designer based in Glasgow, Ida Henrich creates colourful and energetic work, often exploring social and economic issues that are close to her heart. Alongside her illustrations, Ida creates murals in and around Glasgow and is also partial to the odd cartoon and watercolour painting.

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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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Just Creative

AUGUST 9, 2021

No truer is this mantra than when you want to impress potential clients with your portfolio. Unlike other freelancers who woo prospects with fancy words and lengthy pitches, in design, your visuals must do all the talking. That’s why you must assemble your graphic design portfolio with utmost care. b) The Problem.

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Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2024

Somerset-based illustrator, Charles Bailey channels the likes of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan in his naive, expressive artwork, which explores complex themes. Studying illustration at Exeter changed all that. His illustrations still manage to be completely unique, representing a blend of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 20, 2025

Come with us on a deep dive into the last twenty years of Sam Gilbey's freelance illustration practice. We'll find out what inspired him, how he got through difficult periods, and what advice he'd give to up-and-coming illustrators. And he has no plans to slow down anytime soon.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 23, 2024

That's exactly what illustrator, designer and creative consultant Molly Maine did in 2016, and since then, she's been enjoying the joy of travel while bringing her creative ambitions to life. And on top of that, her ambitions of becoming an illustrator were still niggling away in her mind. Her solution? Quit and travel the world.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. Slow Afternoon Jams © Soumyaraj Vishwakarma.

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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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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

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. How do I become a graphic designer?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

© Van Saiyan Spanish illustrator Van Saiyan recalls special moments from his childhood when creating gloriously retro artwork that evokes the look and feel of old-school pulp comics. His illustrations have appeared in editorial columns for the likes of The Washington Post, Forbes and Entertainment Weekly. "In

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Peru-based illustrator Ximena Collado is known for her bright and bold fashion artwork, which depicts female body types rarely seen in the mainstream. I started an Instagram account for my illustrations and always shared my process, which was very easy because of the speed painting videos Procreate automatically makes," she explains.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 4, 2024

Illustrator, muralist and sign writer Will Rea offers a shining example of how to do it right. Also known as Willustration , the Sheffield-based illustrator, muralist and sign writer has quickly become known for his public artwork, indoor and outdoor signage, illustration and work in arts education.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2022

Beijing Promenade (Mural Illustration commissioned for 798 District, Beijing). The vibrant and joyous illustrations of David Huang have won him accolades across the world. David Huang is a Taiwanese American illustrator based in New York City. So naturally, my illustrations range in medium, subjects, and colour.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

Born in the Philippines, she's been based around the Bay Area for the past 18 years; here, she studied at university and attended a student-run class called Intro to Illustrator and Photoshop. What really kickstarted her career, though, was when she started posting her designs on Instagram; the freelance commissions were flooding in.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. Sometimes these projects required additional illustrations, so the creative director asked if anyone at the agency could do them.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Amsterdam-based artist and commercial illustrator Asia Orlando specialises in creating vibrant, playful images that pull viewers in with intricate details. It's easy to get lost in the illustrations of Asia Orlando, but that's no bad thing. This led Asia to take a bold leap towards the world of illustration. "I

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Creative Boom

JUNE 11, 2024

With that in mind, illustrator and designer Rich Banks recommends: "Don't spend ages working on a fancy logo, business cards, flyers etc. Certainly, that's what illustrator Ollie Hirst has learned over the years. "I I really started to hit my stride when I stopped trying to emulate other successful illustrators," he explains. "In

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Creative Boom

APRIL 18, 2022

Taking a photographer's favourite hour of the day, when a golden light bathes everything in a flattering warmth, Holly Stapleton 's illustrations are pleasingly soft, charming and tender. I would say my style focuses on merging analogue and digital illustration in a minimalistic way," Holly tells Creative Boom. "I

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2022

An illustrator based in South West England, Scotty Gillespie creates work that is bright and optimistic, celebrating inclusivity, playfulness and tenderness and spanning digital illustration, ceramics, animation, and design. The core of my practice is always the same, digital illustration, ceramics and animation.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Vast outdoor settings, bold forms, and unexpected colours combine to give French illustrator Agathe Meunier a style entirely her own. The striking forms of the boulders at Côte de Granit Rose in Brittany put Agathe's images of this area among the most memorable in her portfolio.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2023

© Lily Lambie-Kiernan Norwich-based illustrator Lily Lambie-Kiernan combines surrealism and expressionism in her colourful artwork centred around food and larger-than-life characters. But for digital artist and illustration graduate Lily Lambie-Kiernan, food is an immensely rich source of broader cultural imagery. "I

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Noupe

OCTOBER 16, 2020

No matter whether you’re already a skilled professional or you’re only starting out in your freelancing career, you’re probably familiar with the many benefits of working as a freelancer. Aside from allowing you to work at your own pace, many home-based freelance careers can also replace minimum wage jobs by a long mile.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The freelance-driven gig economy has taken off like a rocket over the past several years. With the government forming new protections for freelancers like the right to collect unemployment benefits, people are looking toward self-employment as a means to cut their ties to traditional corporate work more than ever.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

And From Eastern Europe , published by Counter-Print, is a collection of work from some of the most talented designers, agencies and illustrators in this region.". Adobe's well-known tools Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign remain the gold standard and the go-to throughout the profession. Create a portfolio.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With over a decade of experience in the illustration industry under his belt, recent years have seen him take more of a design-led approach to his craft. We caught up with him to learn what it means to be a graphic illustrator and how he developed this new style. Turning ambition into reality isn't new for Chris. "A

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

© Liam Eisenberg The work of New Jersey-based illustrator and teacher Liam Eisenberg has graced the pages of some of the biggest magazines and websites in the business. When the time came to submit a portfolio and get accepted into an art program, Liam faced a dilemma. It's undeniably his favourite part about being an illustrator. "I

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2020

Illustration. Freelance & Entrepreneurship. Illustration. Illustrated Lettering: Drawing Intricate Floral Forms with Gemma O’Brien. Digital Illustration: Learn to Use Procreate with Jarom Vogel. Graphic Illustration: Boldly Design with Color and Shape with Olimpia Zagnoli. Photography.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 19, 2024

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. Even if you've got enough work to get on with, though, International Client Day serves as a poignant reminder of the pivotal role that clients play in freelancers' lives.

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