COLOUR as a Storyteller: Unleashing the Power of COLOUR in Illustration
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COLOUR as a Storyteller: Unleashing the Power of COLOUR in Illustration

Colour has an incredible ability to evoke emotions and tell stories. As someone who has always struggled to pick a favourite colour, I understand the challenge of choosing the right hues for your illustrations. In this post, I’ll share my insights on colour and how I’ve incorporated it into my own artwork. Let’s embark on this colourful journey together!

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​​Defiant Blooms: How the Pansy Became a Symbol of Queer Identity
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​​Defiant Blooms: How the Pansy Became a Symbol of Queer Identity

The pansy craze of the 1920s and 30s was a brief yet vibrant moment in history when queer culture burst into the mainstream. In this post, I’ll delve into the cultural significance of the term pansy during this time and share my inspiration for an illustration that captures the anger and defiance of having to hide one’s true self.

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6 Time Management Tips I Follow as a Freelance Illustrator
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6 Time Management Tips I Follow as a Freelance Illustrator

How do people get so much done in one day? Time management is tricky as a freelancer, you are the boss and the employee. So how can you be both without burning yourself out. In this post I'm going to be sharing my tips on how I stay on track while allowing myself time for rest and enjoyment.

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Animal Characters: How Nature Has Inspired My Illustrations
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Animal Characters: How Nature Has Inspired My Illustrations

Trees, flowers, fungi, wildlife from the sky, the ocean, the land, you name it, I love it. Animal characters are such an interesting way to explore uniqueness and create meaningful stories. In this post I’m going to be sharing my inspiration behind some of my own animal character illustrations.

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