The shortlist for the V&A Illustration Awards 2020 has been announced
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Taiwanese artist illustrates different attitudes which helped infection spread
Betty Yang shows how Taiwan got it right.
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Watch: Marylou Faure's colourful pool art transforms an urban hotspot
In our latest video interview we feature A la Piscine, the vibrant artist's biggest show yet.
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Little Women, Big tips: The art of giving a literary classic a befitting new look
Book design and illustration advice from the award-winning Shreya Gupta.
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Can you achieve perfect balance as an illustrator?
Artists discuss balancing personal work, clients and downtime.
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Kiv Bui is making digital memento mori – and not letting social media define her
We profile another rising student star in our Youngerworld series.
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What do you get when you mix Louis Theroux with dogs and one-line illustrations?
An affecting poem and Dane Khy's special scrawls are magically brought to life.
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Kellie and Pete's tips on creating relatable illustrations
Advice from the artist behind your favourite real-life illustrated couple.
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Morals are Magic: When should you turn down an illustration job?
Artists and animators on the gigs they couldn't ethically accept.
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Simon Stålenhag: meet the artist behind Amazon Prime's mysterious new TV show
Tales from the Loop is based on the books and artworks of Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag, so to coincide we've looked backed to when we interviewed him about how he conceives and paints his sci-fi worlds – and what the hell is really going on.
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Becoming an In-House Illustrator: advice from those who've made it
Rebecca Hendin, Sam Peet and rising stars on swapping the studio for Buzzfeed and Culture Trip.
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Illustrating book covers: the insider's guide
Publishers The Folio Society and four leading illustrators take us through how they commission and create beautiful, powerful book cover art.
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Watch: Ben the Illustrator reveals The Illustrator's Survey 2020
Draw deep insights from Ben O'Brien's survey in this exclusive interview.
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Illustrator George Greaves on using a smartwatch as the canvas for his bold style
The artist also tells us how co-running his own label has helped him refine his style to what clients really want.
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20 tips for using humour in your art
Four leading illustrators discuss their favourite techniques for making their artworks wryly humorous or laugh-out-loud funny.
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Free Old Images and Photos: 13 Best Sites for Free Vintage Photos and Artworks
From Shakespeare to the history of the US, find the perfect high-res image for your next project.
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Is a cartoon dog cuter than real-life? Lynn Chen answers the tough questions
Watch out, Baby Yoda: The visual development queen of cute will soon be taking on Mogwai.
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Best alternatives to Illustrator 2020
Excellent vector graphic software apps for those without Adobe in their lives.
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Adobe CC buying guide: January deals, pricing, new features & free trials
If you’re considering a shift to the cloud, here’s what you need to know about the app – and grab single apps for 20% cheaper while you're at it.
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Best drawing and painting apps for iPad
Here's our expert pick of the best iPad apps for artists including Affinity Designer, Procreate, Adobe Fresco and more.
