Inma Hortas

Illustrator

6 articles · Nov 2024 — Feb 2026

Quotes

  • “Whether you work in a company or agency, your weight should grow with your responsibilities and the decisions you're part of. If you're not given space to grow, sometimes you have to take it.”
  • “There are many healthy places that reward skill, no matter what.”
  • “It's happened to me as well. I hate all you mediocre minds. I block every copycat I find, mine and from others as well.”

Articles & interviews

  • I'm stuck as a mid-weight designer: now what?

    Creative Boom · Feb 16, 2026

    This Creative Boom article by Tom May explores how mid-weight designers can navigate career stagnation and progress toward senior roles. Featuring advice from multiple creatives, it emphasizes redefining success, seeking mentorship, and embracing unconventional career paths. The piece encourages designers to focus on growth, confidence, and aligning their environment with their ambitions.

    career_advice
  • Navigating Ageism in Creative Careers at 40: Practical Tips

    Creative Boom · Oct 8, 2025

    Written by Tom May for Creative Boom, this advice article explores how creatives over 40 can navigate ageism in the design and creative industries. Through insights from designers, illustrators, and mentors, it highlights both the challenges of bias and the advantages of experience, confidence, and resilience that come with age.

    Eertmoed Studiocareer_advice
  • Handling Copycats as a Creative: Effective Strategies

    Creative Boom · Sep 25, 2025

    Creative Boom’s advice column by Tom May explores how creatives can handle copycats professionally and emotionally. Featuring insights from designers and illustrators, the article encourages calm, documentation, and focusing on personal growth rather than confrontation. It emphasizes resilience, legal awareness, and turning frustration into creative motivation.

    editorial
  • Creative Mentoring Platform Launches Fundraiser to Boost Impact

    Creative Boom · Nov 14, 2024

    Creative Boom reports on The Arena’s first-ever fundraiser, The Lucky Dip Print Fundraiser, which aims to support its mentoring and community initiatives for emerging creatives. Founded by Dom Edwards and Lauren Archer, The Arena has mentored over 400 creatives since 2020 and now seeks to raise £1000 through donated prints from mentors and mentees. The initiative highlights the platform’s mission to foster inclusivity and sustainability in the creative industry.

    The Arenacampaign
  • Is AI really coming for your illustration career? An industry expert weighs in

    Creative Boom · Nov 6, 2024

    The article features insights from James Hughes, an illustration agent at Folio Art, discussing the impact of AI on the illustration industry. He argues that while AI is disrupting creative fields and some clients may experiment with it, human creativity remains irreplaceable. The piece reassures illustrators that the current slowdown is tied to broader economic and political uncertainty rather than AI replacing artists.

    Folio ArtHandsome Frankeditorial
  • AI's Impact on Illustration Careers: An Expert Weighs In

    Creative Boom · Nov 6, 2024

    The article features insights from James Hughes, an illustration agent at Folio Art, discussing the impact of AI on the illustration industry. He argues that while AI is disrupting creative fields and some clients may use it for low-budget work, human creativity remains irreplaceable. The piece reassures illustrators that economic and technological shifts are cyclical and that demand for authentic, human-made art will persist.

    Folio ArtHandsome Frankeditorial