Old-school, hand-crafted techniques are challenging today's most advanced digital technology. Illustrator and agent Lawrence Zeegen examines the graphic designer's shift towards using traditional art skills rather than slick computerised processes.
A revolution has taken place. The digital revolution has altered the nature of illustration beyond recognition, taking it from cottage industry to household phenomenon.
Keen to cash in on the original Beetle's hippy cachet and appeal to the free-spirited, Volkswagen has unveiled a range of illustrated vinyl decals for decorating its curvy fun-car.
Illustration work a bit slow? Tired of chasing those commissions? Consider the fine-art market as another, potentially lucrative, outlet for your work.
Generative art is increasingly popular and the free application Processing transforms simple code into beautiful abstract illustrations. Jerome Turner explains.