Drawing on her classical art education, freelance illustrator Ksenia Shokorova is a master at using the interplay between light and shadows to set the mood of a scene.
We have scoured Instagram for the best Inktober and Vectober posts tagged with #madeinaffinity. Here are 15 artists who stood out from the crowd and the illustrations they created.
Whether you’ve been creating isometric illustrations for quite some time or just fancy giving the style a try, these stunning examples are sure to provide the inspiration you need.
We chatted with New York fashion and beauty photographer Kudzai King about his approach to photography, what motivates him to create art and his thoughts on Affinity Photo for iPad.
Character designer and UI artist Jose Ciceraro shares his energy and tale of how he came to work in the design industry and how he uses Affinity Designer to create art in his two favourite styles.
Affinity user Tony Allen is Yorkshire-born but currently living in Kyiv, Ukraine. He explored various creative outlets before making illustration his main focus last year.
We had the pleasure of chatting with Doris Berlenbach-Schulz, an Affinity Photo user and nature macro photographer based in the biodiverse region of the Rhine Valley in Germany.
Yurii Suhov is an Arch-Viz artist with more than 15 years of experience in the world of architecture. He talks us through the software he uses and his process for creating 3D visualisations.
Sparked by boredom and aided by online tutorials, Stacie Ma found her true passion in food photography and came out of a world pandemic with a bright new career. Here she tells us more.
French illustrator and graphic designer Ariadne talks to us about developing her style and how Affinity Designer for iPad gives her the freedom to illustrate wherever she chooses.
We chat with French photographer and Affinity Photo user Pierre Belenfant about discovering his love of architecture and what appeals to him most about working in black and white.
Erica Bortoloso, also known as Ekira, is a freelance children's illustrator based in Italy. She talks to us about developing her cute characters and why she made the switch to Affinity.
We’ve always been huge fans of David’s work, so we were delighted to have a chat with him to find out more about his creative career and his thoughts on Affinity Designer.
Spanish artist Adrià Tormo stands out from the crowd with his bold, geometric designs created in Affinity Designer. He talks us through his journey so far, giving some sound advice along the way.
3D artist Paco Barruguer creates photorealistic renderings for a host of different clients. He talks us through creating architectural visualisations and how Affinity Photo aids his post-production.
Claire Lines originally caught our attention when we noticed her cute animal-themed illustrations on Instagram. And when we saw she did all her work in Affinity Designer, we just had to have a chat.
Latvian designer and illustrator Viktorija Grachkova tells us more about her joyful geometric character designs and how she developed her distinctive signature style in Affinity Designer.
Photographer and Affinity Photo user, Ege Ilicak, captures glimpses into peoples lives through a single frame, his passion for documenting humanity and diverse cultures clearly evident in his work.
We talk to Indonesian-based illustrator Rani, aka Summerizze, about her love for drawing women, why she takes part in creative challenges and her favourite features in Affinity Designer.
By day Lejla Kurić works for an award-winning international design agency, and by night, she illustrates under her personal brand name, Tigerlily Ink, using Affinity Designer for iPad.
Talented illustrator and Affinity Designer user, Sabine König, talks about her life-long passion for art and how her creative style is continuously evolving.
Lora Vysotskaya is a digital artist from Ukraine. She fell into the world of photo manipulation after her husband asked her to make a couple of collages for his work and has loved it ever since.
Marianna Orsho's vivacious designs really stand out from the crowd. She tells us more about her approach to design and how she became involved in the branding for the Spice Girls 2019 world tour.
Sydney-based street photographer Grant Ashford talks to us about his varied career, the unorthodox shooting methods he uses and his top tips for capturing fleeting moments on the streets.
Brazilian born and self-proclaimed generalist artist, Iajhy Grant, tells us the story behind his 100 commissions piece 'Anthony' and more about his creative career.
Tom Wang is a piano teacher and part-time photographer based in Wiesbaden, Germany. He discovered his passion for photography around ten years ago when he first held a DSLR camera in his hands.
Anne is an editorial illustrator who thrives on creating dynamic imagery from complex ideas in her studio in Germany. She talks us through her approach to design and much more in this interview.
Freelance illustrator and graphic designer Mike Turton talks to us about his 30+ year career, his most recent work and shares some top tips for making it in the world of design.
Cleonique was one of our selected 100 commissions artists at the start of the global pandemic. We caught up with her to hear more about the skill, passion and motivations behind her work.
We chat to the multi-award-winning photographer, filmmaker and graphic designer Johan Bos about his latest project ‘People. Places. Things’ and why he made the switch to Affinity Photo.
Nastka Drabot is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer from Warsaw, Poland, whose style is heavily influenced by her background as an architect and her love for vibrant, contrasting colours.
Daniel Aubert has been following his career as an illustrator since 2014. His main focus is on character design and portraits, however, he also likes to work with both 2D and 3D mediums.
Erwin Zeemering is a digital artist and photographer who dedicates his spare time to colourising and restoring historic photographs. He talks to us about his process in Affinity Photo.
Johan Keslassy is a self-taught illustrator living in France. After taking part in our 100 Days. 100 Commissions campaign earlier in the year he talks us through his process and goals for the future.
Spanish illustrator and designer Javier Ramirez, the talent behind the brand Sr. Reny, tells us how his talent for creating intriguing and eye-catching designs is continuously evolving.
This Inktober we've seen a stunning array of digital drawings made using Affinity. Here we share some of our favourite creations and a bit about the talented artists behind them.
Italian born photographer and cinematographer Thomas Moke talks about his unwavering passion for his art and what it's like to shoot for the fashion industry.
Co-founders of BAM! creative studio, Tea Shockats and Jimbo Bernaus, chat to us about their colourful approach to design and the fun poster series they created during lockdown.
Talented designer Aldric Bonani self-published the children’s book “Palavrinha Desenhada” which was commissioned during 100 Days. 100 Commissions. Aldric tells us more about his work and life.
We talk to illustrator and muralist Nick Nortier about how he got started as an artist, what led him into mural making and why Affinity Designer for iPad fits in perfectly with his creative process.
Automotive photographer Jonathan Pearce talks to us about his life-long passion for cars, how his photography career first began and what he loves most about shooting at night.
We interview Dr Shivam Maini; an Affinity user, photographer and photography coach based in the beautiful village of Natadol, India, overlooking the Himalayan peaks.
Photographer and Affinity Photo user Dylan Van Graan talks to us about his life-long fascination with aircraft and reveals how he captures his exhilarating aviation images.
Affinity user M Wildan Cahya Syarief talks to us about his life as a freelance illustrator, juggling client time zones and how his creative style and process has developed over the years.
Spartaco Margioni is an artist, animator and illustrator who has worked for some of the world’s biggest brands. He joins us to speak about his work, his inspirations and what led him to go freelance.
Paul V Harrison is one of our 100 days. 100 commissions photographers. He loves sharing the hidden beauty in nature using the detail that’s possible with macro.
Freelance illustrator, graphic designer and 3D artist Benjamin Broschinski talks to us about his creative background, how he became skilled in multiple disciplines and his love of screen printing.
Scott Balmer is a professional freelance illustrator who is currently based in Scotland, UK. He has produced artwork for numerous clients and galleries around the world.
We interview Sphelele Gumede aka Ellsphee a multidisciplinary Art Director from South Africa. His work encompasses a range of disciplines including motion graphics, animation, design and illustration.
Brazilian photographer Marcelo Goulart talks candidly about the way photography has enhanced his life, finding inspiration in his dreams and what his creative aspirations are for the future.
Quinn Ballard is an architectural photographer with over 10 years experience. Here he provides some valuable insights into his work and what it takes to make it as a professional photographer.
Kevin House is a digital illustrator and logo designer based in Victoria BC. In this interview, he tells us more about himself, his typical working week and his proudest moment so far.
Digital concept artist Paul Wembabazi talks about working on 100 Days. 100 Commissions and how he develops the beautiful lighting in his illustrations.
Making your designs into printed merchandise can be daunting, so we're here to demystify the process and give you some tips on prepping your designs for a variety of products.
Mario De Meyer is a freelance graphic designer based in Ghent, Belgium. Having worked on a wide variety of projects for well-known brands, Mario’s portfolio is nothing short of impressive.
Apply textures and tones to your design and illustration projects with one click with The Shizzle Style and Brush Pack from the studio of Bob Byrne, a.k.a Clamnuts.
Eleni Debo's professional illustration brushes are perfect for a myriad of different projects. She talks us through how to get the best from her brush pack that is now available on the Affinity Store.
In the transition from analogue to digital, a smaller and smaller percentage of photos transition to print. However, we should not ignore the power of holding something tangible.
Illustrator Peter Greenwood talks to us about the process behind his sleek vector artworks and how he got on trying out the Isometric Studio in Affinity Designer.
In this interview, Przemyslaw Zyra, aka Dr Axes, reveals how he first got into lettering and what he thinks of Affinity Designer as a tool for vectorising his hand-drawn letter designs.
Benet Zaganjori, the creative talent behind Moon Mane Design talks us through his tattoo-inspired designs, his love of stargazing and illustration and the owl piece he recently created for us.
We talk to seasoned designer and animation director David Daniels about his latest project--a series of short graphical videos aimed at clarifying some of the issues we face around COVID-19.
Pope Phoenix is a self-taught, Bronx-born art director, illustrator, and motion designer. A father, a full-time digital mercenary and a mentor to designers on social media.
Landscape photographer Axel Azni talks to us about raising awareness on environmental protection, his life-long passion for nature and how his photography career first began.
Secteur 19 is a graphic illustrator and artist based in Vevey, Switzerland, who creates playful Art Nouveau-inspired illustrations with a modern twist.
Laura Ferreira is one of the inspiring talents commissioned for our 1.8 update. We caught up with her post-edit to hear more about the vibrant soul behind the imagery and her experience with Affinity.
We worked with Mathis Burmeister to create an amazing piece of vector art for the launch of our 1.8 update. Here we find out more about how he works and get his thoughts on using Affinity.
Talented photographer Imma Barrera talks us through her work in night photography linking her lifelong passion for science, discovery and photography to help to raise awareness of light pollution.
Software engineer and car enthusiast Juan Manuel Tastzian began to take vector illustration seriously after purchasing a copy of Affinity Designer in 2018. Here's a glimpse into his creative journey.
We spoke with freelance illustrator and designer Nora Toth about her style, influences and what she thought about Affinity Designer as a tool for her illustration work.
Whether you feel you’re in a rut, or simply want to keep pushing yourself to grow as a photographer, here are some helpful tips on how to be more creative with your photography practice.
Amy Osborne is an American headshot photographer and retouching artist based in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is an associate photographer of Peter Hurley and a proud fan of Affinity Photo.
The Neptune Illustration Kit is a phenomenal collection of raster brushes and paper textures by one of the most prolific content creators for Affinity—Frankentoon.
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere the season for winter photography is on its way and this is your year to finally get those dramatic ice and snow photos you’ve been dreaming of.