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.

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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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Hi, I am Iva (rhymes with “viva”). I am an artist, illustrator, founder of Art Side of Life®, and Top Teacher on Skillshare. Since 2009 I've worked as an illustrator, character designer, art director, and branding specialist focusing on illustration, storytelling, concepts, and animation. I believe that we are all creative in infinite numbers of ways, so I've made it my mission to teach you everything I know and help either wake up or develop your creative genius. Learn more about me.

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