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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🎓You’ve graduated. Now what? Join us for our free webinar for illustration graduates. We go over do’s and don’ts for this entering the field of #illustration 3x3mag.com/events/works...

3x3 Webinar, Thursday June 18, 11am-12:30pm. An image of 2 pencils leaning against a purple wall, casting a shadow of a ladder.

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

In these uncertain times we asked illustrators a series of questions regarding the illustration field. how confident each group feels about the present, and the future. And importantly how AI is impacting their business, if at all. 3x3mag.com/events/confidence-survey-2025

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Better hurry. Only a small number of Annual 22 left in our Shop. 512-pages of some of the best global illustrators—pro and up-and-comers. Including an interview with our featured Educator of the Year, Andrew Selby. shop.3x3mag.com

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

📣 🖌️Just one spot available for our June 25th Illustration Portfolio Review. Register today! 3x3mag.com/events/reviews #illustration #portfolioreviews #illustrators

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Looking over the show entries, this one caught our eye by illustrator @cryptidvisions. Another entry sure to get the attention of our judges. #3x3mag #illustrationcompetition #internationalillustration #illustration_best #juriedshow #juriedartshow #intlillustration #3x3magazine #illustrator

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Looking over the show entries, this one caught our eye, a striking editorial image concerning Alzheimer by illustrator linajaradat. Another entry sure to get the attention of our judges. #3x3mag #editorialillustration #illustrationcompetition #internationalillustration #illustration_best #juriedsh…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

“Chinese Dream Stamp” by Yixin Zeng (behance.net/zengyixin) for the China Hongkong and Macao Philatelic Network was chosen by the jury as a Gold Medalist in our Annual 22 Show 🌟 Yixin is represented by @weareillustrationx #illustration #illustrationart #illustrator #illustrationartists #3x3mag #…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

“An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales” by Kate Leiper @kate_leiper_artist won a Gold Medal in our Annual 22 Show 🏆🐉 Published by Floris Books @florisbooks with art direction from Leah McDowell. #illustration #illustrationart #illustrator #illustrationartists #3x3mag #3x3illustration #3x3ill…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Ofra Amit @ofra.amit illustrated this beautiful book, “The Universe in Verse”, which was awarded a Gold Medal in Annual 22 🌟 With art direction by Carolyn Eckert, edited by Hannah Fries. Published by Storey Publishing @storeypub 🍄 #illustration #illustrationart #illustrator #illustrationartists…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Congratulations to our Annual 22 Best of Show Winner BUCK Design @buck_design with their StreetEasy campaign “Let the Journey Begin” 🎉🌟 BUCK partnered with StreetEasy and Mother New York to illustrate the beauty, drama, and relief when you find the perfect studio space, get pre-approval for your…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

“Frequencies” by Stephan Schmitz @schmitz_illustration was illustrated for the VSAO (Association of Swiss Medics) with art direction from Regula Grünwald. The piece was chosen as a winner in Annual 21 🌟🔊 #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illu…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

This piece is from a series of illustrations inspired by “Invisible Cities” by Italo Calvino, as interpreted by Federica Bordoni @_federica_bordoni_ “Each city is described in a surreal way, titled with a woman’s name and I focused on this particular aspect, merging the woman into the city itself.”…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

This beautiful cover for La Repubblica @larepubblica was illustrated by Mirko Cresta @mirkocresta with art direction from Francesco Franchi. The cover was awarded a Merit Award in Annual 21 🌟 #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illustrationannua…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Congratulations to all winners in Annual 22! 🎉🎉🎉 We will begin showcasing the amazing pieces that were entered soon. Thank you to everyone who entered, it was one of our best shows yet! 🔥 These “Beasts” by Natalya Balnova @natalya_balnova were selected as Merit winners in Annual 21 👾 #3x3 #3…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Just a couple of spots left in our July 31st Portfolio Review session! Get career advice that can help you succeed. Whether you’re just starting out or have been around, you’ll be given a straight-forward critique of your work; no sugar-coating, just an honest analysis that points out both streng…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Valeria Petrone @_valeriapetrone_ illustrated this piece titled “Boboli Gardens” for Miscimasci. It won a Merit Award in Annual 21 🌳 Winners are about to be announced for #Annual22 👀 Keep an eye on your email for notifications! #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annu…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

‘Masking the Bear Market’, an editorial illustration by Paul Garland @paulgarlandart won a Merit award in Annual 21, appearing in the #Advertising category 📈 Art direction by Angela Parisi. #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illustrationannual…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

This series of National Portrait Gallery Portraits by Owen Davey @owendaveydraws won a Merit Award in Annual 21, available now at shop.3x3mag.com (limited copies left). Art direction by Ed Simpson #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illustration…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Annual 21 is going fast - we have very limited copies still available. If you haven’t ordered the print edition yet, don’t wait! Order now shop.3x3mag.com (digital version also available) and orders will ship this week 💌 Cover artwork by Gary Tsang @iamgarytsang and back cover by Yiting Nan @nin…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

“Earrings for the Loved One” by Xujia Zhang @zhangxujiaa was a Merit winner in Annual 21, available now at shop.3x3mag.com 🌟 #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illustrationannual #illustrationcompetition #book #books #published #childrensbook #…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Vivi John @vivijohn_ illustrated this piece titled “Grandpa’s Bento Shop” which was selected as a Merit Winner in Annual 21. Order now at shop.3x3mag.com or check out the online gallery at 3x3mag.com 🍱 #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illustr…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Next Thursday! We’re hosting our annual #Webinar for new graduates 🎓 You’ve graduated. Now what? Our popular 90-minute webinar for grads includes some do’s and don’t and the three things every successful illustrator knows and practices. Plus, join us live and no question goes unanswered. Login l…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

These pieces by Carl Wiens @carlwiens were winners in Annual 21 🐿️ “Army of Me” was also previously on view at Maison Deproivre gallery @maison.depoivre #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illustrationannual #illustrationcompetition #nature #an…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We love this whimsical piece by Joyce Hesselberth @joycehesselberth, “The Myth of the Grass People” which won a Merit in Annual 21 🌱 #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illustrationannual #illustrationcompetition #book #books #published #childre…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

This wonderland is from the mind of Wen Ying, #Merit winner in Annual 21. Order at shop.3x3mag.com and see the online gallery at 3x3mag.com 🌸 #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illustrationannual #illustrationcompetition #book #books #published…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Next month we’re hosting our annual #Webinar for new graduates 🎓 You’ve graduated. Now what? Our popular 90-minute webinar for grads includes some do’s and don’ts and the three things every successful illustrator knows and practices. Plus, join us live and no question goes unanswered. Or login …

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

This “Dream Studio” by Evie Zhu @eviezhu.chocolate truly is a dream! The piece won a merit award in our student show. Evie is a student at University of Bologna @unibo 🐈‍⬛🌿💭 #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual21 #illustration #illustrationannual #illustration…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

“Flamenca” by Mek Frinchaboy @frinchagram was inspired by the fiery outfits of NYC’s Flamenco festival and dedicated to the artist’s 99-year old grandmother. The piece won a Merit in Annual 21 in the #SelfPromotion category 💃 #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual #3x3Annual2…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Matt Curtius @matt_curtius created this mural for Broad & Washington @BroadandWashington with @theheadsofstate (design direction by Dusty Summers) 🌻🌼 The project was awarded a Merit in Annual 21! Order now at shop.3x3mag.com (available as a PDF/eBook or printed) #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinn…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Just saw this striking image in the most recent New Yorker for an article about the anti-abortion movement’s North Star in an article by Margaret Talbot, “The Personhood Principle” golden-cosmos.com info@golden-cosmos.com #newyorker #newyorkerart #illustration #conceptualillustration #editorialil…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Annual 21 is here! 🌷 If you pre-ordered your copy is on the way 💌 There is so much beautiful artwork inside, with cover artwork by Gary Tsang @iamgarytsang and back cover by Yiting Nan @nineteen_nan, with a feature on the #educatoroftheyear Paul Rogers @paulrogersstudio 🌟 Congratulations to all …

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Spring 2025 Portfolio Reviews are open! Spots are limited, so don’t wait ✍️ Get career advice that can help you succeed. Whether you’re just starting out or have been around you’ll be given a straight-forward critique of your work; no sugar-coating, just an honest analysis that points out both stre…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

This is it - our final issue of the current subscription and our final print issue. 🍂 We will be continuing to promote the best in contemporary illustration, just in a different way! This bittersweet issue is filled with beautiful work, featuring: R. Kikuo Johnson @r_kikuo_johnson (front cover) …

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

📣 Register for our illustration portfolio reviews on May 1st. Each session is 30 minutes. Spots are limited! 3x3mag.com/events/reviews #illustration #freelance #portfolioreview

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

We were saddened to hear the recent passing of illustrator Brad Holland. In 2024 we had the opportunity to profile Brad in issue 36. We’d like to share this article with you. Link in bio🔗 #bradholland #illustrationartist #illustration#illustration #illustrators #commercialart

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Today is the 🚨FINAL DEADLINE🚨 to enter our #CallForEntries for Annual 22! Head to 3x3mag.com/shows to enter by midnight EDT (late fees apply). These “Chrono Pilgrims” by Matt Chinworth @mattchinworth won a Merit Award in Annual 21 ✨ Annual 21 is coming soon - orders are being accepted at shop.3…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Thank you to all who entered our 22nd #CallForEntries! Submissions are still being accepted through this Friday, April 4th, though an additional late fee applies. Enter at 3x3mag.com/shows 🌀🔆 “Emu” by Tianhao Wang @artbysamanthawang a student at @svaillocomx won a #Merit Award in Annual 21 🖼️ …

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Today’s the day - our 22nd Call for Entries deadline is tonight at midnight Eastern Time 🕰️ After which late fees will apply until our final deadline April 4th. Avoid late fees and enter today! Entry deadline: March 28 at Midnight Eastern Time Late deadline: April 4 3×3mag.com/shows Art by @lar…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We are excited and honored to announce our jury panel for Annual No.22! R. Kikuo Johnson @r_kikuo_johnson is a cartoonist and illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. His award winning drawings and stories regularly appear in books, advertisements, periodicals, animation, and on the cover of @newyorker…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

It’s feeling like spring! This scene from Joanna Li’s @joannali100 children’s book “What Makes a Princess?” is one of several spreads awarded a Merit in Annual 21 🌿🐈👑 Check out more from this project in our online gallery at 3x3mag.com Don’t forget to enter our 22nd #CallForEntries - open thro…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Working with Lars Henkel on our 22nd Call for Entries was an absolute pleasure and an unforgettable experience. I had the idea of using the number 22 and Lars brilliantly added the tutu to the skeleton along with creating our diminutive ballerina which he coupled and photographed against his vintag…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Our 22nd Call for Entries is open now! More categories than any other show. Top judges. International show. Professional and Student categories. Entry deadline: March 28, Late deadline: April 4. 3×3mag.com/shows Poster by @larshenkel #3×3mag #3x3illustration #CallForEntries #submissions #ArtCo…

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

✨ Studio Tour with Nora Krug ✨ Join illustrator Nora Krug, featured in 3x3 Issue 37, in their studio.#illustrator #illustration #studiotour #artstudio

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

✨ Studio Tour with Klaas Verplancke ✨ Join illustrator Klaas Verplancke, featured in 3x3 Issue 37, in their studio.#illustrator #illustration #studiotour #artstudio

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3x3Mag @3x3mag.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Mengxuan Li @mengxuankekw illustrated this magical “Rainy Day” which was awarded a #Merit in Annual 21, available for pre-order now in print and digital formats. shop.3x3mag.com 🧙‍♀️☔️ Enter our 22nd #CallForEntries at 3x3mag.com/shows #3x3 #3x3illustration #awardwinner #awardwinning #3x3Annual…

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