Steph is a 3D illustrator and animator from Bristol, who started her career in arts marketing, but instead now creates for Spotify, Apple, & Universal Music.

Building the SAD GRADS community, full-circle moments and why art should be for everyone.

Berlin-based Ari Liloan, is a Filipino/Italian illustrator pushing boundaries and shunning comfort zones, striving for creative stimulation.

Leeds-based designer and illustrator Taaryn Brench, talks to The Arena team about her experience with apprenticeships, overcoming adversity and craving creative variety.

Conceptual illustrator Ollie shines a light on the world of freelance illustration, life after graduation and getting the work you really want to do.

Working with Instagram, making your own opportunities and studying at Central Saint Martins.

Creating work to evoke joy, aesthetics vs. politics and handling criticism.