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This group features just a small selection of the freelance illustration talent you will find on this platform. They each have their own creative niche, from editorial and lifestyle to food, florals, patterns, and more.
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Every illustrator has their own artistic style and area of expertise—a niche. Some specialize in food illustration, while others focus on maps, animation, murals, wildlife, packaging, editorial, and more.
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Meet the Illustrator
Lisa Kirkbride is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and specializes in floral and botanical illustrations.
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Janneke Hoeben is based in Katwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands, and specializes in floral-themed pattern design.
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Cybèle is based in Brooklyn, New York, who specializes in illustrated recipes and food illustration.
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Caitlin Keegan is based in Brooklyn, New York, and specializes in creating illustrations for puzzles and games.
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From cozy reading nooks to stacks of stories, each illustration highlights a different artist’s unique style. Click any image to see more from the creator of the artwork.
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