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  • Dirt: A Graphic Novel

    Dirt: A Graphic Novel

    Artist and Illustrator Lewis Darley is the winner of the Cass Art Award and the Batsford Prize 2019.  His winning project “Dirt” is a graphic novel which explores the whimsical tale of Percy and Sue as they navigate a series of unusual predicaments.

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  • Finding a Balance: Social Media for Creatives

    Finding a Balance: Social Media for Creatives

    Navigating the world of social media is not a simple feat. With an abundance of tips and tricks at our fingertips, it’s no wonder it has become a growing concern for emerging creatives. For those grappling with the ever-evolving trends, this article aims to help you find the perfect balance between online promotion and creative…

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  • The State of Emerging Creativity

    The State of Emerging Creativity

    Nurturing emerging creators is pivotal in unlocking the creative sectors full potential. To shed light on the challenges faced by those early in their creative careers, we asked 1,800 individuals breaking into the industry how they felt about creating in the UK.

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  • Imagery to get your competition attention

    Imagery to get your competition attention

    In an increasingly fast-paced world, getting attention to your competition is difficult. Using the right imagery plays a huge part in making users notice you and eventually submit to your opportunity. This guide will take you through 6 tips that will help you get you the most exposure you can from the imagery you use.

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  • Dust: Transforming Contemporary Dance

    Dust: Transforming Contemporary Dance

    Zealous Stories: Digital winners, Andrej Boleslavský and Mária Júdová have been investigating the creative potential of technology for over a decade. Their work combines the exploration of technologically informed dance practices with participatory performances, body movement, time and space.

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  • Freelancer Survival Guide

    Freelancer Survival Guide

    There’s no one size fits all approach when it comes to managing your freelance business. Whether you’re already self-employed, or thinking about taking the plunge, our survival guide highlights some of the vital factors that will make diving into these uncharted waters a little less daunting!

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  • Illustrating the Everyday

    Illustrating the Everyday

    Introducing four illustrators on Zealous who consistently produce engaging work and seamlessly merge illustration with storytelling. These artists share an inviting playful aesthetic, illuminating familiar themes encountered in everyday life.

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  • Enhancing Your Creative Environment

    Enhancing Your Creative Environment

    Creativity cannot function in a void; it needs an effective environment to flourish. Whether it’s our bedroom, office or studio, the spaces that we spend time in impact our productivity, thinking and work ethic. We’ve compiled some of our top-tips to help you both maximise and appreciate your surroundings.

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