How fashion illustrator Hayden Williams got Beyoncé on speed dial

Hayden Williams has built a career that blends traditional fashion illustration with digital techniques, amassing a following that includes some of the biggest names in entertainment and fashion. His journey, driven by passion, has been shaped by an ability to adapt, connect and create in ways that have resonated across diverse industries.

In recent years Hayden has taken to using an iPad for drawing and Procreate as his go-to creative tools. In doing so he has modernised a classic art form, maintaining a traditional artist's eye for colour and detail while staying true to his distinct aesthetic, all the while reaching a growing audience of fans and creative collaborations.

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Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.

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