Camilla Perkins' vibrant characters clash brilliantly with their surroundings

Kirsten Sims’ characters weave busy narratives in colourful landscapes

Illustrator Camilla Perkins on wearing pattern vs. all black

Marta Monteiro illustrates a world of tiny, rebellious lilliputian heroines

Stunning portraits and charming characters from prolific illustrator Zoe Barker

Camilla Perkin's playful illustrations are packed full of animals

Lydia Chan dives into the colourful and romantic world of monsters and aliens in her vivid creations

Illustrator Thomas Howes’ detailed character studies capture quirky personas

Photography: Tastes and stereotypes of Essex through the lens of Lucy Sparks

Illustrator Cecile Gariepy's clownish and charming characters

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Meet Grace Wilson’s cast of charming – and amazingly lifelike – ceramic characters

Victoria Vincent explores what happens when our obsession with online personas goes too far