Elle Jackson: "I'm still learning to ask for help"
As part of our in-depth look at mental illness among illustrators, Elle discusses coping with anxiety and depression.
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Sydney Lovell on experiencing C-PTSD and bipolar disorder with psychosis
Sydney discusses how being a freelance illustrator made it easier to 'hide away', and how seeking treatment and support helped her to put strategies in place.
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Jimi Mackay: "Depression seems to be rife amongst creative people"
Jimi discusses a link between addiction and depression, and how facing past trauma was a huge help.
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Jamie Lawson on learning to heal from addiction, anxiety and depression
Jamie discusses seeking 'real help' and why developing healthy social habits is crucial for any freelancer.
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Sharmelan Murugiah: "Most importantly, I am going to be open and honest with how I am feeling"
Sharmelan reflects on the loneliness he's felt as a freelance illustrator, and how he's found support from both the AOI and his agent.
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Tobias Hall on how mindfulness helped with insomnia and anxiety
Tobias was introduced to ACT, a mindfulness-based therapy, at The Sleep School which helped him out of a vicious cycle of insomnia and then anxiety.
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Ben the Illustrator on why we need to be honest about mental illness
Ben O'Brien, aka Ben the Illustrator explains why his 2017 Illustrators Survey opened up an opportunity to be honest about experiencing depression.
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Illustrator and designer Tim Easley on his intricate album artwork made entirely from plasticine
Tim's piece, entirely made of plasticine for London duo Modified Man's latest release, reflects vintage synths and electronic instruments used by the band.
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The Best Painting Software for Artists
The best Mac and PC applications for digital painting – including full-price, low-cost and free painting apps.
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Artist Daniel Taylor on creating an otherworldly paradise
These euphoric expanses with giant humanoid sculptures have been created through Daniels' exploration of new software apps.
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World Illustration Awards shortlister Sun Yunfan on designing visuals for her band, Shanghai Restoration Project
Sun explains the concept behind her cover artwork for the electronic duo's latest album, R.U.R., which landed her a spot in the 2018 World Illustration Awards shortlist.
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The Best Drawing Tablet
We compare the best graphics tablet for artists, designers and illustrators - including both Wacom tablets and less expensive alternatives.
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How to draw animals: 55 brilliant tips
16 of our favourite illustrators discuss the techniques they use to create incredible animal artworks – whether digitally or using pens, pencils or brushes.
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Kelly Anna, Billy Clark and other artists playfully illustrate Propercorn's exotic popcorn flavours
As part of a rebrand, these seven artists were commissioned to create bright, fun artworks for the 'posh popcorn's new bags.
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How the beautiful new Moomins animated TV series is being created
See concept art, character designs and animation from the creation of the forthcoming MoonminValley animated TV show - plus we interview its director and producer about crafting its aesthetic.
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Illustrator Yuko Shimizu on blending traditional Japanese art with a contemporary edge
The New-York based illustrator explains how she transformed thousand-year-old, largely unknown tales into visually relevant modern stories.
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How Skyscanner built a design system that makes designers and developers lives easier
Skyscanner's senior design manager shares his approaches and tips for building a design system, what design tools they use and his thoughts on 2018’s biggest UX trends.
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The story of After Effects – the compositing and animation software that has beaten the competition for 25 years
As After Effects turns 25, one of its original developers – who is still at Adobe – tells us how how they nearly went bust before it took off, and how it’s survived when so many rivals haven’t.
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15 tips on how to set up as a freelance illustrator
Established freelance illustrators Ben Tallon, Abbey Lossing and Peter Henderson cover how to build contacts, manage money, stay connected in the creative community and more.
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This site collects totally adorable images of design studios’ office dogs
Jenny Theolin and illustrator Jessica Eriksson have brought together this wonderful visual celebration of the canine members of top creative agencies.
