Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Strasbourg-based artist uses marker pens, risograph printing and her unique eye for colour to document the great outdoors in locations across France. This unique look and feel comes about not just through her drawing and compositional skills but is shaped by the risograph printing technique she uses. "I

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market? They're a great way to find cool, quirky, and unique pieces: everything from limited edition prints, postcards, greeting cards, handmade jewellery, candles, or even full paintings and sculptures. I mean, as artists, how often do we get to meet and chat in real life with our collectors?

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Whether youre creating intricate vector illustrations, vibrant digital art, or professional designs, having the right tools in your creative arsenal makes all the difference. They save time, provide consistency, and allow artists to focus on creativity rather than repetitive tasks.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. This gives way to a consistent and confident style," says Sam Walker at the London-based agency Brilliant Artists. "We

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

Glasgow Print Fair. If you're participating in art fairs for the first time or just feel a bit rusty, we've put together a guide on how to set up a stall with the help of Glasgow Print Fair and some of the printmakers it works with. Glasgow Print Fair. Glasgow Print Fair. Photography by Peter Byrne.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

He was never really interested in anything else and was set on doing "an art thing". Since his parents weren't necessarily what you'd call "arty people", his perception of art was limited to big, grand formats. I was doing what I thought an arty person does and got paid nothing for almost all of it.

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Creative Boom

MAY 12, 2022

To mark the occasion, we asked seven leading artists and designers to produce a bespoke art print for Creative Boom's online shop. It's been almost six months since we launched our shop, selling exclusive prints by leading artists and designers, including Luis Mendo, Wendy Wong, Noma Bar, and Sarah Boris.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 10, 2022

Introducing Mariana K, a Ukrainian artist who combines photography and painting in quite magical and moody ways. Mariana Klymchuk , aka Mariana K, is a Ukrainian mixed media visual artist now living in Cumbria. In February 2021, she launched a print shop with her landscape artworks. I'm basically a junkie for art!".

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Creative Boom

MARCH 8, 2023

Generative artist Matt DesLauriers weaves together art, programming and technology to build playful, creative projects for public installations, print media, and the web. His interactive installations have been displayed in special events at the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.

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Creative Boom

MAY 4, 2023

She considers art to have saved her life and is launching her biggest solo show next month to help others. Sarah Graham has become a renowned British artist for her fun and joyful kitsch paintings, paying homage to familiar toys, sweets and brands from the 1980s and 1990s. She admits that art has always got her through difficult times.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

From digital painting to cut-paper stop-motion animation, this award-winning Chinese artist is passionate about creating visual narratives with energy, positivity, and a sense of life. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 14, 2022

Illustrator, digital designer and creative artist Humberto Cruz has been making waves on Instagram thanks to his unique pop culture-inspired style. Yet even for artists like Humberto, the road to success can be long and complicated, especially when you pause to consider what success as an artist looks like.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Illustration seems to come naturally to Brooklyn-based artist Jimmy Simpson. His portfolio is as cohesive as you're likely to encounter in the illustration game, and his style is flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of clients from the LA Times to Nike to Spotify to the Philadelphia Art Museum.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. She remembers art was an escape at school to explore new ideas. My art teacher at the time encouraged me to pursue it.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

To show solidarity, we have assembled a selection of festive cards by artists and designers – perfect to send this Yuletide to your friends, colleagues, and loved ones. With not a moment to lose, here are this year's recommended festive cards for Yuletide 2023 by independent artists and designers. Where does the time go?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter. Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. On the one hand, there's a long-running stereotype of artists and bohemians wearing black, featureless clothing. What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter. Gluck: Art and Identity by Amy de la Haye and Martin Pel.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 16, 2024

You can't possibly work in a creative field without hearing people reference the famous American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987). But how much do you really know about him and his art? Well, if you'd like to either learn about or experience more of the iconic pop artist's work, here's some great news.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 21, 2022

Some of our recommendations are sold directly by creatives themselves, while others are from larger stores that commission artists and illustrators to create unique designs for them. Her latest collection features paintbox-bright prints inspired by a very 90s childhood. McIndoe Design by Maddy McIndoe. Humphries & Begg.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 13, 2023

Düsseldorf-based Polish illustrator Roman Klonek delights in creating absurd characters and strange situations in his vibrant series of charmingly imperfect woodcut prints. Chaos seems to be at the heart of Roman Klonek's art and career. It was a funny entry into the art world." The flaws add an extra appeal.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2022

The name may not sound so familiar outside of France or engravers’ circles, but it should be more widely known by people with a knack for art. The publisher, the Editions du Chêne, went all in on the printing techniques to ensure the best quality. Gustave Doré.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2023

Cassandra Yap & Sophia, 9 A new series for International Women's Day combines the skills of experienced artists with the creativity of talented young women. Online art gallery Aunt Joy is bringing the talent of creative young girls with established and emerging artists. And the results are pretty special.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Manchester-based creative studio Dotto and Brighton's very own Buff Motion explain how they have brought a series of inspirational typographic prints to a new audience with the help of some energetic animation. I discovered Dotto a while ago and absolutely loved how dynamic their print work felt," Tom tells Creative Boom.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 6, 2023

Pop Art is an art movement that emerged in the mid-1950s in the United Kingdom and the United States. Pop Art illustrations are artworks that reflect this movement, often featuring bold and bright colors, graphic shapes, and recognizable imagery from popular culture. You may be interested in the following articles as well.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. He admits to always being an artistic kid, and his parents always encouraged his creative interests so long as they weren't too noisy.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

From groundbreaking ideas on sustainability to the art of personal and systemic change, these are the reads that continue to shape her creative journey. Her work lies in culture, fashion, architecture, technology, education, and place across brand, print, motion, digital, and environmental. But I did, and it truly blew my mind.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2023

In a new show at London's Jealous Gallery, artist Adam Bridgland brings together wild hues, dynamic patterns and the powerful pull of nostalgia in an alluring visual display. Interdisciplinary artist Adam Bridgland hasn't, though, as his second solo exhibition stands as a testament to.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Hence, the product is named Three Rules of Authentic Trappist, and the packaging explains these three rules via lavish illustrations, carefully drawn by Svetlana Molodchenko an artist deeply inspired by ancient, illuminated lettering, the monks who created it centuries ago and the gothic cathedrals they worshipped in. Made by the monks.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 3, 2024

Innovative design meets coastal inspiration – we take a closer look at the Glasgow branding studio's vision for one of the world's most celebrated visual arts awards. David Whyte, co-founder of Tangent, shares insights into their approach: "In the art world, identities can be exclusive.

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Creative Boom

JULY 13, 2023

Counter-Print's new book, Optic What is it about optical illusions that captivates graphic designers so much? In Counter-Print's latest book , the publisher delves headfirst into this mesmerising realm of art and design. These optical effects are often found in beloved book designs, packaging, and branding the world over.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 12, 2022

Tickets have now gone on sale for the 37th edition of the London Original Print Fair , which this year moves to Somerset House. Running from the 26th to the 29th of May 2022, this year's fair boasts prints by Picasso, Francis Bacon, and Lucien Freud. Picasso 'Grande Tête de Jacqueline au Chapeau'. Picasso 'Le repas frugal'.

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Design Milk

APRIL 1, 2025

Were welcoming a burst of bold, geometric energy to your screens for Aprils Designer Desktop , courtesy of UK-based designer and artist, Leigh Bagley. A graduate of the Royal College of Art and founder of his studio, The Graphic Pattern Studio , Bagley creates art that feels retro yet contemporary, abstract yet approachable.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 24, 2025

Basedow are known for their artistic approach to materials and composition , with a range of influences from fashion to traditional craftsmanship. They continue to update the line because it brings them back to their roots art combined with all of their experience and experimentation. Makers Draga Obradovic and Aurel K.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 6, 2023

© María Jesús Contreras Chilean artist María Jesús Contreras explores the influences behind her distinctive and entrancing artwork, which often focuses on animals and always looks on the bright side. Art has been looking to people for a long time," she says. Her work is distinctive, retro, surreal and, perhaps most importantly, fun.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

Art has always been a strong part of Soumyaraj's identity. She also thanks her art teacher, who helped her lean more towards a creative subject in her further education. "My My parents and teachers constantly encouraged me to participate in art competitions. Through those, I realised that I could pursue art as a profession.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

But all is not lost, as the challenge sparked an idea – to collaborate with abstract artist Seraphina Neville and create a one-off collection of 12 original collage artworks using its smaller surplus materials. Launching on Global Recycling Day this Friday, the debut Zero Waste Art Drop is the first of many to come.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

Bright, bold, and impossible to miss, Megan's art also focuses on female perspectives to tell unique stories. Originally from China, Megan Du is a London-based artist studying illustration at the University of the Arts London. I have tried many printing methods over time, my favourites being risograph and screen printing.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2025

Whether you're an artist, designer, or simply someone who appreciates bold and unique designs, a well-chosen graphic tee can be the perfect way to make a statement. To help you out, we've curated a special list of T-shirts that double as wearable art, combining aesthetics, storytelling and cultural references into a single item of clothing.

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