HELEN DOWNIE

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This self-taught illustrator (who started painting at 47) is Sia levels of guarded about her personal life, but you’ll recognize her Picasso-esque drawings. She’s the go-to artist for Gucci and the U.K. edition of Harper’s Bazaar. MIXED MEDIA “I use chalk, pens, ink, charcoal and sometimes glitter glue.” ADVICE COLUMN “At the point when a painting is almost ruined, the magic happens. Also, get your hashtags right—creative directors are watching.” FAVE ACCOUNTS @buttonfruit (“Love her painterly faces”), @krisknight (“Love the magical, ethereal quality of his work”) and @antonymicallef (“He’s a genius at pulling faces out of chaos”).