High Five! is on the air, and today it’s full of fairy tales and magic. Our gold contributor FairytaleDesign, an illustrator who focuses mostly on fantasy and mistique, shares her favorite (and most lucrative) subjects with our readers. Stay tuned!

1. Fairy Tales: Fairy tales are absolute pleasures to draw. They reveal a completely different world: the realm of fantasies, dreams and mystery. They are magical, amusing and witty; sometimes also thrilling and scary. This is a great field for artistic interpretation. I work with hand-painting and 3D artwork, and this has been my top favorite illustration subject for years.

Pumpkin carriage in a forest | Stock Photo © Depositphotos | FairytaleDesign

We are pleased to introduce several featured newcomers who joined Depositphotos this autumn:

Denis Cristo (aka Deniscristo): Those who need fresh and bright vector files for their advertisements and posters will be happy to find Denis’ colorful illustrations for any occasion.

Talented illustrator Natalia Moroz speaks about 5 features of good stock illustrations and the ways to develop these features in your works.

1. Originality: A good illustration contains simple things depicted in the author’s own vision. Creating an illustration for stock agencies means producing something totally new. You shouldn’t be afraid to try new techniques, look for bright characters, and apply original solutions. Try to find a subject which is not too popular in stocks; look for your own niche. Your way of thinking should be unconventional; that will help you to realize fresh ideas in your own style.

Man, as bird | Stock Photo © Depositphotos | Наталья Мороз