Step beyond the image and meet the artists behind the work.

Whether you’re someone who transitioned into illustration from a different profession, struggling with building a client base, figuring out how to present your portfolio, exploring map illustration, experimenting with character design, balancing family and career, or curious about turning medical illustration into a marketable product, you’ll find stories and insights here to inspire you. From Mark Ulriksen’s career reflections to Kelsey Robinson’s portfolio tips, from Martin Haake’s map-making process to Karoline Pietrowski’s creative workflow, from Jacqueline Colley’s market strategies to Emma Cheng’s product ideas, from Connie Lim and ZHENYA Z’s fashion illustration journeys to Sitsong Chen’s poetic approach, there’s something in these pages for everyone navigating their artistic path.

In this issue:

ILLUSTRATOR IN FOCUS - Mark Ulriksen

JURY IN PROFILE - Martin Haake, Connie Lim, Kelsey Robinson

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST - Cécile Metzger, Emma Cheng, Jacqueline Colley, Karoline Pietrowski, Zhenya Zhuravlyova

FEATURED ARTIST - Sitsong Chen

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS - Diletta Colombo (Spaziobk | Volumebk)

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