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We asked 9 of our favorite illustrators to give us some helpful tips for our readers. Find new advice from artists like Aliya Chen, Maxine Vee, and Yvette Chua, all covering a unique topic they’ve selected! Creatives from around the globe have teamed up to help you in this article. Take advantage of references! Don’t guess when you don’t know how to draw something. It might seem tedious or time-consuming, but building knowledge will make you faster and more efficient in the long run, and with experience, you’ll accumulate enough of a mental library to draw from your imagination....

We spoke with Djamila Knopf about her beginnings as an artist, building a sustainable art career, and her love of Studio Ghibli. Hey Djamila! Why don’t we start by talking about your journey so far? We’re all curious about your work, the influences behind it, and any past experiences that helped you become the person you are today. I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember, and I was basically the definition of “the artsy kid in class....

Edouard Caplain talks to us about his humble beginnings as a concept artist, his work on Life Is Strange 2, and how to tell stories through in-game environments. What sparked your interest in digital art? I first ran into digital art in the early 2000s on a French forum called Café Salé. I was really impressed by the work that was being posted there. Guys like Barontieri, Sparth, and Vyle were pretty active members, and I remember downloading all of their images!...