Creative Boom

MAY 11, 2023

Georgia-based freelance illustrator Changyu Zou creates surreal, dream-like illustrations that harness the written language's powers and convert them into images that will transport you to another world. Originally from China, Changyu moved overseas to study an MFA in illustration at the Savannah College of Art.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

London-based illustrator Chiara Xie reflects on the effect of technology in her cyberpunk artwork. But far from being purely negative about its societal impact, she explores how it can be a valuable tool and a powerful asset for artists. Among them, editorial illustration resonated with me the most.

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Creative Boom

JULY 26, 2023

Illustrator Julie Alex creates unique portraits, still-life artworks and landscapes that are instantly recognisable thanks to her use of colour and one-of-a-kind slanted style. Like most artists, it's a craft she began practising in childhood when she would spend her time sketching alongside her sister.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Amsterdam-based artist and commercial illustrator Asia Orlando specialises in creating vibrant, playful images that pull viewers in with intricate details. It's easy to get lost in the illustrations of Asia Orlando, but that's no bad thing. This led Asia to take a bold leap towards the world of illustration. "I

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 24, 2023

We loved the visual identity for this year's Green Man so much that we had to interview the artist behind it. And as always, we're keen to point out visual arts are now key to the music festival vibe. Read on to discover the thinking behind his Green Man 2023 illustrations and how he went about creating them in practice.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2024

New York-based artist Jen Yoon has adapted Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story The Yellow Wallpaper for a modern audience in her series of AR illustrations brought to life with Adobe Aero. It still resonates with readers today, including Korean illustrator Jen Yoon, who has created a new series of accompanying AR images.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. Through those, I realised that I could pursue art as a profession.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2022

Illustrator, designer and author Aura Lewis creates joyful, colourful worlds where the personal is political. Renowned for her feminist-themed illustrations, Aura's work takes traditionally 'girly' visual elements and turns them into empowering statements. When did you first know that you wanted to be an illustrator?

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Madrid-based illustrator Candela Kerze specialises in creating vibrant artworks dealing with themes of mental health and anxiety. Another big influence on Candela's work is the Californian artist and poet Lora Mathis and her theory of Radical Softness as a Weapon. Garish, edgy, maybe even hostile. It's a whole world. "I

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Artist Xiangni Song has transferred everything she learnt from the world of illustration to her paintings, which specialise in capturing daily observations and peculiar personal experiences. Spending her time between Beijing and New York, Xiangni was trained at the School of Visual Arts in 2016.

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Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Discover more of the best Illustrations, Art, Visual Art, Painting, and Drawings inspiration on Designspiration Saved by diploo studio (@diploo).

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 2, 2024

Denis Gonchar stands as a luminary in the world of digital canvas illustrations art, hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Ukraine. His creative journey has been nothing short of captivating, marked by a unique blend of artistic vision, technical prowess, and a profound connection to his cultural roots.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 4, 2022

Now Costa Rican artist Miranda Bruce explores these feelings in a new illustrated zine that tries to make sense of our mental health. Anxiety has been a constant over the last two years for many of us. She describes her style as simple, whimsical and spontaneous.

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We And The Color

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

On Saturday, March 4th from 12-5 pm, the Yiwei Gallery (1350 Abbot Kinney, Venice CA 90291) will be exhibiting Jesse Liu’s very first solo art exhibition entitled Spring Fever. This Beijing-born artist of 1999 has crafted a collection of works that is sure to dazzle and mesmerize all audiences! Subscribe to our newsletter!

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Creative Boom

MAY 9, 2023

Los Angeles-based artist Jaenam Yoo blends the natural and the artificial to create otherworldly illustrations of inflated flowers and plump, floral humanoids. Jaenam adds: "He was an illustrator and a designer who participated in Korea and Japan's art and design scenes.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2023

New York-based illustrator and visual storyteller Flora Bai takes viewers to strange and fantastical worlds in her trippy artwork. Yet despite how unsettling some of her art may sound, creativity has always been a therapeutic pursuit for Flora. Before studying at SVA, Flora admits that she had no formal training in illustration.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 18, 2022

Taking a photographer's favourite hour of the day, when a golden light bathes everything in a flattering warmth, Holly Stapleton 's illustrations are pleasingly soft, charming and tender. The Toronto-based artist masterfully mixes hand-painted gouache with digital art to achieve this unique style. "I

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2023

© Zhiyu You Chinese artist Zhiyu You brings to life the plights facing women in her grizzly series of Hell Scene paintings that draw on her country's rich cultural heritage and imagery. © Zhiyu You © Zhiyu You After studying at China's Central Academy of Fine Arts for a year, Zhiyu found that the exam-oriented education was not to her liking.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Today we are featuring Creative Digital Illustrator Artist and Graphic Designer “ Alessandro Pautasso “, with his amazing illustration artwork showcase. He is a Art director and Illustrator, his specialty lies in digital art and mixed media. 15+ High Quality Vector Graphics and Illustration Sets.

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Design You Trust

APRIL 10, 2023

I am a Chinese visual development artist and illustrator based in NYC. I graduated from School of Visual Arts in 2022, majoring in illustration.” My name is Yinko. ” More: Zhijun He Source

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Colossal

MAY 28, 2024

Swati Jain (Artist Residency Alumnus ’24), “Table on a Walk” (2024), teak wood, walnut wood, brass, steel, incense, 48 x 29 7/8 x 28 inches. Image courtesy of the artist Ready to take your practice and creativity to new heights? Do stories and artists like this matter to you? For more information, visit sva.edu.

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Colossal

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Award-winning artist Yuko Shimizu describes her detailed illustrations in a note to Colossal as “a bit off, weird, and dreamy.” Shimizu says her “Blow Up” series was designed originally for a show at the Society of Illustrators where the images first were exhibited stretching from floor to ceiling.

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Design You Trust

APRIL 24, 2023

Venus Angelica is a talented children’s book illustrator from Canada who creates captivating art pieces. Her passion for art began at an early age when her parents would read picture books to her at night, using funny voices and acting out the characters.

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Colossal

MAY 1, 2024

Lisa Ericson, “ Chariot “ Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. 3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Featured The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2024 artist grants. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 30, 2022

London-based Romanian illustrator Irina ?elaru Irina, who holds an MA degree in Illustration and Book Arts from the Anglia Ruskin University of Cambridge, has honed her unmistakable style through an extensive learning process. elaru has spent the last few years developing a bold, colourful style that prioritises simplicity.

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Creative Review

JULY 26, 2021

Housed in London’s recently redeveloped Greenwich Peninsula, Now Gallery’s Young Artist programme works with upcoming artists to provide them with a new platform to showcase their work and create a unique vision for the gallery space. My Head is a Jungle is on display at Now Gallery until 31 October; nowgallery.co.uk.

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Colossal

MAY 8, 2023

Andrea De Luigi (Artist Residency Alumnus ’22), “Against All Odds” (2021), acrylic, ink, relief, and collage on canvas Ready to take your practice and creativity to new heights? With a diverse range of more than 200 courses and ten artist residencies, you’ll find everything you need to achieve your goals and actualize your potential.

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Colossal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Sato Sugamoto (SVACE Student and Artist Residency Alumnus), “Double Dreams-inversion” (2019), string, 47 x 177 x 70 inches. Whether it’s to advance your career, dive deeper into your art practice, or try something new, SVACE offers more than 200 courses and over 10 artist residency programs to choose from. Art & Activism.

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Illustration by Marija Tiurina Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. The grant fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of artist Susannah Kelly, who co-founded the galleries. Deadline: March 22, 2024.

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We And The Color

JANUARY 8, 2024

Pedro Correa’s Artistic Symphony: Iconic Screen Printing Posters for Music Legends. In the heart of Florianópolis, Brazil, resides a creative force igniting visual symphonies on paper. Pedro Correa , a gifted freelance illustrator, unveiled a mesmerizing series of official screen-printing posters in 2023.

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We And The Color

JUNE 20, 2023

Exploring the Captivating Poster Illustrations of Michal Krasnopolski: A Polish Art Director and Graphic Designer. In the realm of visual art, few mediums possess the power to capture attention and convey a message as effectively as posters. Below you can see four of his poster designs from 2022.

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We And The Color

MAY 7, 2023

Learn the art of creating elegant designs in Adobe Illustrator with Mads Berg’s online course. Art Deco is a form of decorative art that is still being used in various visual arts. Mads Berg teaches you how to create a commercial poster in art deco style from start to finish in this course.

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Design You Trust

JULY 14, 2023

The artist who created those covers is Tim Jacobus, a master of illustration who has a unique and recognizable style. He studied art at the School of Visual Arts in New York, and he started his career as a freelance illustrator in the 1980s. Tim Jacobus is the artist who gave Goosebumps its signature look.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Collection of the artist, courtesy of Ota Fine Arts. Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute (DATMA) – SHELTER 2023 Featured. Deadline: November 1, 2022.

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Colossal

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Visual Art Open Prize. based Visual Art Open Prize will award £2,000 to one artist and £250 prizes to category winners. The Other Art Fair Melbourne.

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Designer Daily

MAY 15, 2023

Create mesmerizing visual art that ignites the imagination with the right tools! From traditional brushes to innovative electronic styluses, the constantly evolving world of graphic design tools offers something for every artist. Luckily, there are plenty of useful tools at your disposal to bring your ideas to life.

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Colossal

JULY 3, 2023

Image © Chris Wood Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. In Translation explores this question: What is the role of the artist, the visual maker, in the 21st century? You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.

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