Ep.183: Part 2 – How to grow on Instagram with David Alvarez (davexp)

Hey, guys! In this episode split into two parts, I am chatting with David Alvarez, also known as DaveXP on Instagram who is a digital artist and illustrator from Costa Rica.

Part 1 – From animation to illustration

Part 2 – How to grow on Instagram

Get in touch with Dave

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.xp/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxQd7gJbSbh9ElgbYqP_mJw

Special thanks to Dave for joining me today. See you next time!

All artworks by David Alvarez, used with permission

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