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Lake Superior Map Drawing Tutorial
Learn how to draw a map of Lake Superior with this easy to follow drawing tutorial.
richbanks86
Jun 20, 20241 min read


The Siege Of Liege In 1914
Here is a map illustration of the Siege Of Liege that I have finished for my new book on the First World War. It was drawn using...
richbanks86
Apr 4, 20242 min read


How to Create an Authentic Oregon Trail Map: Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial - Part Two
How to Create an Authentic Oregon Trail Map: Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial - Part Two
richbanks86
Mar 14, 20242 min read


How to Create an Authentic Oregon Trail Map: Step-by-Step Drawing Tutorial
In this tutorial I am going to show you a step by step guide of how I create my maps by drawing a very basic map of the Oregon Trail.
richbanks86
Feb 29, 20243 min read


The Siege Of Antwerp In 1914
As the First World War erupted in 1914, Europe witnessed a clash of empires on an unprecedented scale. Among the early battles of the war wa
richbanks86
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Exploring the History of the Ypres Cloth Hall: A Visual Illustration
Constructed between 1200 and 1304, the Cloth Hall was the beating heart of Ypres' thriving cloth industry. This Gothic masterpiece,...
richbanks86
Feb 15, 20242 min read


December Burnout
If I’m being honest this year has been a real struggle both professionally and personally and I have hit complete burnout
richbanks86
Dec 6, 20231 min read


November Freelance Illustration Update
This blog post is definitely going to be the side of freelance illustration people don’t see
richbanks86
Nov 29, 20232 min read


First World War Project October Update
Hi everyone, I wanted to give you all an update on what I’ve been up to and how my new First World War project is going. Last week was a...
richbanks86
Oct 26, 20233 min read


How I Create My Illustrations
In this blog I want to give you an insight into my thought process behind the first illustration I have created for my new WW1 project,...
richbanks86
Oct 2, 20237 min read


Illustrating The First World War
When I was just out of University I was very kindly given permission by the family of a WW1 veteran to illustrate his war diaries and...
richbanks86
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Lockdown Week 1
Our first week of lockdown is complete. I'm fortunate that I'm used to working from home and enjoy sitting on my arse playing computer...
richbanks86
Mar 30, 20201 min read


Studio Update
The first month of 2020 is over so I thought I would give you guys an update on what I’m up to as my work focus has changed slightly this...
richbanks86
Feb 10, 20203 min read
Unrealistic Expectations
It is no secret that people are expected to work longer, harder hours and in the creative industries that is no different. Wether you are...
richbanks86
May 31, 20193 min read


Isolation As A Freelancer
The results of the 2nd annual illustrators survey, by Ben The Illustrator and Hire an illustrator have been released. 1,443 illustrators...
richbanks86
Mar 12, 20194 min read


Possibly Useful, Probably A Rant
In July I will have been a freelance illustrator, designer and artist for 10 years. Like most people who have freelanced for a while I...
richbanks86
Feb 5, 20194 min read


Battlefield 5 Illustration
So... This is something that has been requested by several people, as well as being something that I have been putting off for some time...
richbanks86
Jan 22, 20194 min read
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