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## [Instagram Artists to Follow: Illustrator Edition](https://blog.indiewalls.com/2016/03/artists-to-follow)
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You thought [Pinterest](https://blog.indiewalls.com/2016/03/10-stunning-pinterest-accounts-for-quick-design-inspiration/) was the place for inspiration? Think again. Instagram is quickly becoming *the* platform for artists to share their work, process, studios and lifestyles. And it’s not just for photographers anymore either. We’ve collected 15 talented illustrators currently crushing it on Instagram.
# Artists to Follow: Don’t Miss These 15 Talented Illustrators on Instagram
## [Abby Diamond](https://www.instagram.com/finchfight/)
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> [A photo posted by Abby Diamond (@finchfight)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BCHVJjlHi_q/) on Feb 22, 2016 at 7:58pm PST
A Pittsburgh-based illustrator with a gorgeous [Etsy store](http://www.etsy.com/shop/AbbyDiamondDraws) filled with prints, cards, original drawings, and small beasties.”
## [Ambivalently Yours](https://www.instagram.com/ambivalentlyyours/)
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> [A photo posted by Ambivalently Yours (@ambivalentlyyours)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BCsTtHoTVK0/) on Mar 8, 2016 at 4:37am PST
Feminist rants and pink drawings from the anonymous online persona behind [Ambivalently Yours](http://www.ambivalentlyyours.com/).
## [Darren Booth](https://www.instagram.com/darrenbooth/)
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> [A photo posted by Darren Booth (@darrenbooth)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BDjZ7A0ysLy/) on Mar 29, 2016 at 3:10pm PDT
Illustrator and lettering artist who's collaborated with the likes of Google, Target, and Disney.
## [Eleni Kalorkoti](https://www.instagram.com/elenikalorkoti/)
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> [A photo posted by Eleni Kalorkoti (@elenikalorkoti)](https://www.instagram.com/p/7fP50-nj9i/) on Sep 11, 2015 at 4:14am PDT
An illustrator from Edinburgh now based in London. Can be “found drawing pictures and making things.” Clicked include The New York Times, The V&A, Random House, Lucky Peach, and Buzzfeed.
## [Elsa Chang](https://www.instagram.com/elsasketch/)
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> [A photo posted by Elsa Chang (@elsasketch)](https://www.instagram.com/p/_76FucOjHq/) on Dec 30, 2015 at 4:27pm PST
Character Designer at Dreamworks TV Animation.
## [Gretchen Röehrs](https://www.instagram.com/groehrs/)
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> [A photo posted by Gretchen Röehrs (@groehrs)](https://www.instagram.com/p/7f4Uw8yBR0/) on Sep 11, 2015 at 10:07am PDT
Plays with food.
## [Justin Maller](https://www.instagram.com/justinmaller/)
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> [A photo posted by Justin Maller (@justinmaller)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BALNVQfrTeX/) on Jan 5, 2016 at 3:04pm PST
Australian Digital Artist now based in Brooklyn.
## [Kelsey Beckett](https://www.instagram.com/kelseyjbeckett/)
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> [A photo posted by Kelsey Beckett (@kelseyjbeckett)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BDidsMlzAQj/) on Mar 29, 2016 at 6:24am PDT
Michigan based artist creating acrylic on wood panel pieces via [Giant Robot](http://www.giantrobot.com/collections/gallery-store/kelsey-beckett).
## [Mark Ryden](https://www.instagram.com/markryden/)
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> [A photo posted by Mark Ryden (@markryden)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BCYMmEmq1uy/) on Feb 29, 2016 at 9:10am PST
Painter dubbed "the god-father of pop surrealism" by Interview Magazine. Posts pop-culture illustrations on Instagram.
## [meera lee](https://www.instagram.com/merelymeeralee/)
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> [A photo posted by meera lee (@merelymeeralee)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BBNaq1YoK35/) on Jan 31, 2016 at 8:10am PST
“Illustrator, author, and believer in magic.” Author of [*Start Where You Are*](http://www.meeralee.com/SWYAbook).
## [Mike Mitchell](https://www.instagram.com/sirmitchell/)
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> [A photo posted by Mike Mitchell (@sirmitchell)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BCtXI7ArCpl/) on Mar 8, 2016 at 2:27pm PST
American artist known for pop surrealism. Famous for his viral “I'm with Coco" poster.
## [Nan Lawson](https://www.instagram.com/nanlawson/)
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> [A photo posted by Nan Lawson (@nanlawson)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BBvBSY9HwfO/) on Feb 13, 2016 at 9:23am PST
“Mostly art stuff. Sometimes cats and a bearded fellow.” Sells [pop culture portraits](http://nanlawson.bigcartel.com/category/pop-culture-portraits).
## [Ping Zhu](https://www.instagram.com/pingszoo/)
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> [A photo posted by Nan Lawson (@nanlawson)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BBvBSY9HwfO/) on Feb 13, 2016 at 9:23am PST
Illustrator working out of Brooklyn’s Pencil Factory. Her work has been recognized and exhibited by American Illustration, Communication Arts, Society of Illustrators, and more.
## [Sam Spratt](https://www.instagram.com/samspratt/)
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> [A photo posted by Sam Spratt (@samspratt)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BC_VFacwRSU/) on Mar 15, 2016 at 2:55pm PDT
“Ginger Illustrator. New York. Clients include: Janelle Monáe, Logic, Childish Gambino, Rolling Stone, Nat Geo, FX, Borderlands, Game Informer, etc.”
## [Seb Lester](https://www.instagram.com/seblester/)
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> [A photo posted by Seb Lester (@seblester)](https://www.instagram.com/p/BBINtANTJzv/) on Jan 29, 2016 at 7:41am PST
One million followers and counting. Creator of [VNA Magazine](http://verynearlyalmost.com/).
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