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F5: Glen Baldridge Loves Gummi Bears, Printmaking + More

Design Milk

“Garbage Pail Kids cards blew my mind,” said accomplished painter, printmaker, and draftsman Glen Baldridge. I have always had a number of other freelance jobs within the art world, and the gallery exhibitions have kept me focused on making my own work and allowed me to flesh out and develop ideas.

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Artisan wine label designs by Fen Acey craft a narrative through collage and typography

Creative Boom

Fen Acey is a freelance graphic designer based in the North East of England with a passion for the food and drinks industry. Her self-initiated project Graphia (which means "to write" in Greek) features a collection of artisan wine label designs inspired by her love for typography and printmaking.

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Maiyashu's new picture book explores how people relate to their hometowns in a breathtaking way

Creative Boom

Having originally studied printmaking at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, Maiyashu would soon find themselves on the other side of the planet, shifting their artistic studies from a fine art background and taking a more illustrative approach. I hope it will resonate with readers with similar experiences."

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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I I see Instagram and Twitter as a way to connect with and support other artists," says freelance animator and illustrator Rosie Phillpot. I search 'freelance animator' and filter to posts to find shoutouts. I do the same.".

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12 of the best online clothing stores that sell unique pieces by leading artists and designers

Creative Boom

Alongside freelancing as a designer and illustrator, she also runs a printed fashion brand, which aims to inject an element of joy into getting dressed in the morning. As she grew up in Turkey, it was the picture books from Aysha Tengiz's childhood that kept her sane and inspired her to become a freelance artist. Humphries & Begg.

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How to thrive at art fairs and markets: tips from artists and illustrators

Creative Boom

Vickysworld Printmaker and illustrator Jason Limberg agrees. I found that having a fun and bright display has been really helpful at the markets I've been to," says freelance illustrator and comic artist Jamie England. This can involve a lot of work, but the payoff can be huge. "I

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Chris Madden on becoming a graphic illustrator, the joys of editorial work, and how to enter the industry

Creative Boom

Combined with an aesthetic from traditional printmaking techniques, he's settled into a new role as a graphic illustrator. I'll finish my design course at Shillington, and then I hope to put the freelance life on the back burner for a while and work as a designer and illustrator at an agency or studio.