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Established in 2012

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Over 500 Clients

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Award-Winning

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Big Red Illustration offers a unique, supportive approach to helping artists achieve their goals in the world of illustration.

Rather than simply rejecting applications, we provide constructive feedback and opportunities to learn, improve, and grow.

HERE’S HOW:

 Big Red Illustration understands the challenges illustrators face and provides free resources to address them.

These articles cover topics such as marketing, portfolio development, and navigating the business side of art.

 A standout service from Big Red Illustration is their in-depth portfolio reviews.

Artists receive clear, actionable insights into how their work aligns with industry requirements and what steps they can take to reach the next level.

This tailored feedback helps artists refine their skills and maintain focus on the field of interest.

For illustrators looking to gain exposure, Big Red Illustration leverages its website and strong social media following to promote artists.

This gives both new and established illustrators the chance to showcase their work to a broad audience and connect with potential clients in England, the UK, and beyond.

Testimonials

See what our artists are saying

Baby Walking in Diaper - An adorable illustration of a baby walking confidently in just a diaper, with a cheerful expression

A Game-Changer for My Illustration Career

From the very beginning, Big Red Illustration has been the foundation of my freelance success. Their professional setup, exceptional service, and unwavering support over the years have truly been invaluable.

The initial portfolio review was a turning point – it provided me with clear direction, expert feedback, and a refined approach to presenting my work. Following that, their personal website design service gave me a sleek, professional online presence that perfectly showcased my illustrations and made it easy for clients to find and connect with me.

One of the most powerful tools has been the ‘share’ option to the LinkedIn company page. This feature allowed me to reach a wider audience, gain visibility, and establish valuable industry connections that have led to incredible opportunities.

Without Big Red’s expertise, guidance, and services, I genuinely don’t think I would have made it as a freelance illustrator. Their support has been second to none, and I can’t recommend them highly enough to any illustrator looking to build a successful career.

Andrew Hancock

Freelance Children’s Book Illustrator

Illustration of 'Lela', a girl with curly hair and a pink bow, wearing a blue dress, with the text Lela written below

Big Red Illustration: The Key to My Freelance Success

Stepping into the world of freelance illustration can be daunting, but thanks to Big Red Illustration, my journey has been nothing short of incredible. Their expertise and dedication have provided me with the essential tools and exposure to build a thriving career.

From the outset, I was really fortunate that Big Red Illustration recognised my work as being ‘already of the commercial standard’, so a portfolio review wasn’t necessary. Instead, their focus was on creating a bespoke website that would help me attract and convert clients. This turned out to be a game-changer – having a clean, professionally designed online presence not only showcased my work beautifully but also made it far easier for potential clients to engage with me. It’s not just about the quality of your work; how you present yourself matters just as much – and Big Red Illustration made sure I had the perfect platform to do just that.

…another of the most impactful aspects of Big Red’s services is their ‘share’ option to the LinkedIn company page. This feature has significantly increased my visibility, connecting me with industry professionals and opening doors to exciting opportunities I never would have accessed on my own.

Looking back, I can confidently say that without Big Red’s guidance and support, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Their services have been the foundation of my success, and I highly recommend them to any illustrator looking to elevate their career.

Adrian Conner

Character / Product / Vector Illustrator

Illustration of Santa Claus with a joyful expression

A Career-Defining Experience with Big Red Illustration

Big Red Illustration has been absolutely pivotal in the growth and success of my freelance career. From the very first interaction, their team provided a seamless and professional experience that has continuously supported me over the years.

The initial portfolio review was incredibly insightful, helping me fine-tune my work and gain the confidence needed to present myself professionally in the industry. Their website design service took things to the next level, delivering a personalised and polished platform that perfectly showcases my illustration work.

One feature that has been especially impactful is the ‘share’ option to the LinkedIn company page – a simple yet powerful tool that has significantly increased my visibility, allowing me to connect with potential clients and industry professionals in ways I never imagined.

Looking back, I can say with absolute certainty that I wouldn’t be where I am today without Big Red’s expertise, guidance, and continued support.

Their services have truly laid the foundation for my career, and I’m beyond grateful for everything they’ve done.

Jill Howarth

Traditional Illustrator

Green alien with antennae waving and smiling

Big Red Illustration has been instrumental in my freelance success.

A huge thank you to Big Red – their bespoke website design elevated my professional presence and made client conversions effortless.

Their attention to detail and industry expertise ensured I had a platform that truly represented my work. It’s not just about the art – presentation matters, and Big Red nailed it!

Highly recommended.

Paul Richardson

Vector Artist / Character Design

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AdDress

Big Red Illustration
The Studio
29, Marlborough Avenue
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
Cheshire
UK

Opening Hours

Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm

E-mail

enquiries@bigredillustration.com

phone

0808 1200 996

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