illustration

Maxine Vee is an artist and designer from Toronto, Canada. She runs her own online store and enjoys drawing whimsical illustrations, environments, and characters inspired by the likes of Disney. Today she’s here to talk to you about how she grew her brand on social media and translated that success into a thriving business. Hey Maxine! 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....

Kevin Hong is a Korean-American illustrator working on editorial art, publishing, and animation. You might recognize his work from magazines like Wired, Entertainment Weekly, and Tor.com. In this interview, we talk about his love for the Iyashikei (or healing anime) genre and how it became the primary influence on his projects. Hey Kevin! 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....

Zi Xu is a Chinese-American poster and cover artist living in New Jersey, USA. After graduating from MICA, she started working on official and officially licensed work for films, games, and comics. Some of Zi’s biggest clients include Adobe, DC Comics, and Marvel, with the highlight this year being her work on Disney’s Star Wars day mural . Zi and I will discuss how to best deal with criticism, highlight a couple of great movies, and walk you through some of her favorite digital art techniques....

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....