Illustration

From editorial and children's books to comics, advertising and personal projects, we explore the world of illustration.

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How to stand out as a freelance illustrator in 2023

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12 September 2023

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10 excellent books for illustrators to inspire and help refine skills

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12 September 2023

Illustrator Aude Nasr captures the plurality of queer identities in Queering The Map

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6 September 2023

Dwayne Huang's doomsday illustrations are a study of fragility, acceptance and resilience

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5 September 2023

Shelley Hanmo's paper collage creations summon Asian folklore and her love of music

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Tea For Three: Illustrator Junjun Chen invites you to look at fear from a different perspective

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Murugiah on how to illustrate and brand a music festival

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Carlos Miranda on how an engineering background made him the illustrator he is today

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WMH&I thinks outside the box with its packaging for Tempo tissues

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Aysha Tengiz on her first picture book, working with Lliana Bird, and seeing the world like a bug

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Badger Brewery broadens its appeal with nostalgic, character-led rebrand

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Julia Jin's multicultural artwork explores themes of nature and womanhood

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Connor McCann on how creating grotesque comics has helped him process being alive

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Ndumiso Nyoni uses his illustrations to share authentic African experiences with the rest of the world

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CiCi Suen's beautiful, textured drawings explore the hidden universe of nature

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Sudesna Samanta passes on joy to audiences with her colourful illustrations

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Artist Paul Kidby illustrates eight special stamps to celebrate Terry Pratchett’s Discworld

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Illustrator David Huang on why not being productive has helped to improve his craft

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David R. Flores on his mischievous alter ego Sic Monkie, and finding the sublime in the mundane

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Julie Alex's slanted still-life illustrations are a love letter to her many passions

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'Art is a way of life': Illustrator Hanyu Mu on leaving an emotional mark on her audience

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Forward Play! Eve Warren's initiative celebrates trailblazers of women's football

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Photography by [David van Delden](https://www.instagram.com/davidvandelden/)

Kevin Rooi on dealing with rejection, making best use of AI and being your own boss

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Jason Chatfield's hilarious cartoons capture the day-to-day absurdities of parental life

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