If you’re looking for a face mask with a difference right now, why not buy from a freelancer?
That way you’ll be helping yourself, those in your vicinity and a small business all at the same time 😊😷.
Here’s five freelancers to get you started…

GaiL MYERSCOUGH

Manchester based freelancer Gail is a surface pattern designer, so no surprise she’s created a range of designs to make your jaw drop; not that anyone will see it drop behind these.

 

nick nazzaro

L.A. illustrator Nick has created this stunning range of artwork for an upcoming computer game. In any game, lives are important. These masks take that to the next level.

 

THuline de cock

Thuline is a visual artist based in the Lake District and being surrounded by nature is reflected in her art. Though in amongst the highland cows, sheep and dogs you’ll also find some wonderful Mexican influenced designs too.

 

MARK PATTERSON

Author of ‘Retroland’, a humorous look at UK life in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Mark also illustrated a whole store of ‘Retroland’ goodness. Which now includes face wear for a very different decade.

 
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Neira Pekmez

Originally from Bosnia, now settled in Boston, Neira works creating ‘whimsical’ illustrations and designs. Her ‘Miss Neira Designs’ have been gracing pouches and tote bags but now bring a fresh feel to face masks.

 

Oh and one more

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Rob at DBM

Rob Birnie works freelance in motion graphics and animation as DBM. He didn’t actually get these made, you can’t buy them. But his Dodgy Branded Masks brought a smile to plenty of his followers and potential clients. Not that you could see them smile because…

 

get your freelance designs some face time!

I’ve spoken to hundred of freelancers for the Being Freelance podcast. They’re resilient and ingenious. When things turn bad, they look for different ways they can serve their audiences and clients. New ways to get their work out there and keep being seen.

If you’re a freelance illustrator or designer, think about what designs you might be able to repurpose right now. And let me see them 👀
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