Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2024

The winners of Penguin's 2024 Cover Design Award Competition was once again fierce for this year's prestigious awards by Penguin Books. Anna Billson, art director at Penguin Random House Children's, adds: "A very much deserved win for a very accomplished design. James Gregory won second place, while Craig Ferdinando was third.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 4, 2024

In 2024, though, that's all been flipped on its head. The world of visual arts is no longer confined to distinct categories. As a result, successful visual artists are increasingly multi-disciplined, possessing skills and knowledge that extend beyond their chosen speciality. Cross-pollination of ideas.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Professional Overall Winner: Mark Smith Last night, the winners of the World Illustration Awards were announced via an online ceremony hosted by renowned artist Aurélia Durand, along with a collection of special guests to present them. Our 2024 winners truly excel in their fields, illustrating complex narratives and ideas through their work.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It's a piece that evokes fond memories, both for the artist and her audience. Walkman, on the other hand, is a testament to her craft. She's currently immersed in crafting a 2024 calendar, where she gets to explore the physical aspects of her art, from materials to printing techniques.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The calendar turns its pages to 2024, the ever-evolving landscape of visual design propels us into an exciting era of innovation and creativity. Anticipate a convergence of cutting-edge technologies, societal shifts, and artistic expressions that will define the visual trends of the year.

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Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The art and design world constantly changes and evolves, reflecting the ever-shifting reality that shapes visual trends. However, it can be easy to get lost in the changing trends and pressures of the current landscape, so going back to the basics can help you stay grounded and motivated as an artist or designer.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Whether it’s a beautifully crafted glassware or a hair clip that turns a routine into a little moment of joy, I’m drawn to gifts that bring joy to all the “ordinary” days that follow the holiday season. Rafi Ajl’s Flare Glasses are the latest on my list – a perfect combo of artistic flair and practicality. Sign me up.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 4, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have evolved into a powerful and dynamic form of artistic expression, pushing the boundaries of creativity and imagination. In the year 2024, we find ourselves amidst a thriving era of digital artwork, witnessing the awe-inspiring creations of professional artists and illustrator designers.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This collaboration between the unique graphic stylings of public artists Cushing, maker of bespoke colored glass, and Sparey, a metalwork artist, is born from friendship, a deep appreciation for the other’s specialty, and a fusion of robust industry knowledge.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 18, 2024

follow our tips to stick to your artistic resolutions beyond January and throughout the next 12 months. But it does mean making a proper effort to stick to your goals throughout 2024 and not letting them slide. It could be mastering a new technique, finishing a long-term project, or even exploring a new artistic medium.

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Design Milk

MAY 1, 2024

fans of Andrew Footit , an award-winning independent artist and designer based in the United Kingdom who focuses on modern and illustrative typography in both 2D and 3D formats. Handcrafted by Foot or in collaboration with another artist, all of the masks have a unique 1 of 1 design. We’re big (HUGE!)

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Large-Scale Ceramics That Are Both Eye-Catching + Functional SCP presented an exhibition of new, large-scale ceramic works by Dutch designer Floris Wubben during this year’s London Craft Week to showcase a series that fuses function with sculpture.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Photo credit - Full house Partners © The Nigerian artist explores colourful connections between people and flora, inspired by her mother and former career as a florist. Although Nengi attended art school in London, she currently lives and works in Lagos, one of the world's biggest megacities with a population of 16 million.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2024

We love a good passion project here at Creative Boom, and here's our favourite of 2024 so far! Folk music, folk tales, folk art and other cultural artefacts are passed down from generation to generation and may point to deeper truths than official history, which can often be heavily influenced by contemporary propaganda.

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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The California College of the Arts (CCA) has lived many lives since it was founded by Frederick Meyer in 1907. Then known as the School of the California Guild of Arts and Crafts, it set up shop in the Studio Building in downtown Berkeley with just 43 students enrolled.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 21, 2023

“ TRAME is dedicated to empowering artists and designers to express their creative visions seamlessly in both digital and physical realms,” Ismail Tazi, Founder and CEO of TRAME shared. “From day one, our focus has been on crafting high-end pieces in collaboration with talented artists.”

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Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

In an era of overwhelming visual content, a new report from the artist-owned cooperative Stocksy offers a roadmap to authentic curation and meaningful differentiation. In case you're unfamiliar, Stocksy is an artist-owned stock media cooperative committed to culturally relevant, progressive visuals that elevate industry standards.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Hanging Decorations by Wrap and various artists Don't feed the Amazon beast! And now we're back for 2023 with another bumper crop of amazing gift ideas from independent artists and shops. It's a lively hub of creativity that's been supplying the people of Manchester and the rest of the world with art supplies since 1886.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 26, 2024

In the realm of contemporary digital illustrations art, one name shines brightly: Samji Illustrator. In this post, we will present a curated selection of his finest digital art illustrations , designed to ignite your creativity and spark inspiration. You can catch Samji’s on Behance.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Perfect for Logos, greeting cards, quotes, posters, branding, business cards, postcards, movie titles, blog headers, art quotes, typography, magazines and more. Download Doncarlo Condensed Font Doncarlo Condensed Font typeface is perfect for crafting elegant quotes, stunning logos, captivating magazine headers, and so much more.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 25, 2024

In today’s digital age, the art of illustration has transcended traditional mediums, finding a new canvas in the digital realm. Among the plethora of tools available, Procreate stands out as a powerful ally for artists, offering a versatile platform to unleash their creativity. Watercolor Cherries Digital Art Tutorial 23.

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Design Milk

MAY 8, 2024

After resting a bit from our whirlwind visit to Milan Design Week 2024 , we’ve picked 11 of our favorite designers to watch, installations that made us think, and pieces we’d love to own from the hundreds of exhibitions, installations, pop-ups, and galleries spread across the city.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That's not to say there's anything wrong with sticking to the same old reliable workhorses; indeed, our Top 50 fonts of 2024 lists many old favourites along with new releases. Indeed, we featured their Brinca typeface in our 2024 Top 50. In this article, we'll get you started with a plethora of captivating new typefaces.

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Design Milk

MARCH 22, 2024

Based in Washington, DC, she now spends her days creating decorative art referred to as terrestrial and generative, ceramic objects, and surface designs. The resulting artistic creations represent cultural influences from across the Black Diaspora, connecting the distant past to today’s present and the future that’s to come.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Envato Elements, a premier platform for creative assets, offers a vast array of Procreate and Illustrator brushes that can take your digital art to the next level. As we step into 2024, let’s explore the 25 best Procreate brushes of 2023 available on Envato Elements, providing a curated collection that caters to diverse artistic needs.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. The household he grew up in was an artistic one, as his father is a painter and illustrator while his mother is a singer and actor.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It's arguable that more than anyone, she transformed the discipline from being purely commercial and functional to becoming an art form in its own right. Her objective was to explore the intersection of fashion photography and the art world, a theme that had been gaining significance but was still relatively underexplored.

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Get your fix of extraordinary art at The Other Art Fair , presented by Saatchi Art, from February 20 to 23. The beloved artist-centric fair is returning to Los Angeles for its 13th edition, coinciding with L.A. Art Week for the first time. fire relief efforts and hosting the after party for Art Weeks East Side Day.

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Colossal

JULY 31, 2024

“Hymn to the Big Wheel” by Liz West Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Deadline: August 3, 2024. Deadline: August 3, 2024. The project budget is $6,000 with an additional $1,000 artist stipend. ET on August 4, 2024.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 22, 2024

This modern art form seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of hand-drawn letters with the precision and flexibility of digital tools. Hand lettering is an ancient art form, a cornerstone of visual communication for centuries. In the hands of a skilled artist, they transform words into powerful tools.

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Design Milk

MAY 9, 2024

Guests amidst the hustle and bustle of Milan Design Week 2024 were granted a moment of respite with the Rude Arts Club exhibition tucked away on Piazza Santo Stefano. “Combining the unparalleled craft and unwavering support of cc-tapis and Tacchini with my own design language has felt like a creative rebirth.

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Design Milk

AUGUST 2, 2024

She enjoyed the process but found it limiting, and eventually decided to try her hand at the age-old craft favored by her mother, renowned rug artist Gloria Finn. Early on in my travels to Peru I actually painted some throws out there that were inspired by his art.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Registration deadline: October 10, 2024. Open Calls 2024 Booooooom Illustration Awards (International) Artists and illustrators are eligible for this inaugural award worth $2,500 in cash prizes.

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Creative Boom

JULY 30, 2024

And here's another superb example from the world of advertising in 2024. Together, they've crafted a new integrated campaign called We Campaign Because They Can't. Everything was designed to frame, with the artists creating fast 3D blockouts of the scenes followed by paintover designs that the CG team closely matched.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 25, 2024

2024 is bursting with fresh, free fonts that’ll elevate your designs without breaking the bank. Budgets no longer dictate creativity, allowing small studios and freelance artists to compete on an equal footing, wielding the same expressive tools as larger players. List of New Fresh Free Fonts 2024: 1. The Athletic Font 4.

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Design Milk

MAY 31, 2024

Best of Launch Pad Furniture/Home Accessories: Tom by Reggyyy Montreal-based industrial designer and self-taught 3D artist Reggyyy takes an artful approach to a practical object with the design for Tom. Some 240 hours of work imbue this piece with priceless value. Photography by Jenna Bascom Photography for ICFF.

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Creative Boom

JULY 28, 2024

The story 47, which recently garnered multiple awards at the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, tells the heartbreaking yet ultimately uplifting story of Robert, a boy with Down syndrome. Art director Bruno Jacob and his daughter Luna, who has Down syndrome, designed the main character of Robert together.

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