Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Benjamin Phillips is the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024 The V&A Illustration Awards, now celebrating its 52nd year, continues to champion the finest in contemporary illustration. The V&A has announced Benjamin Phillips as the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024.

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Creative Boom

JULY 12, 2022

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. The printmakers Jane and Kaye spoke to were all pretty clear on the things that you need to have with you.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Award-winning children's book illustrator Ian Morris reveals how he broke into the industry, why he prefers older artists, and what he keeps in mind when drawing for young audiences. Ian Morris's career as an illustrator has got off to an explosive start. My love for illustration was there from a young age," he tells Creative Boom.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a Canadian American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman who's now considered one of the most important American painters of the 20th century. Black Artists in British Art: A History since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers.

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Creative Boom

JULY 18, 2023

Or looking to commission an illustrator for a project? Look no further, as we list the best UK illustration agents around right now and the details you need to know. Looking for more money, better commissions, better clients and generally more respect as an illustrator? Illustrators on their roster include Alex T.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2024

It's a theme that author and illustrator Xinyue Chen, AKA Maiyashu, explores to great effect in their latest picture book, I Will Always Be Here. To enter the Central Academy of Fine Arts, I spent many years of my life learning traditional and academic painting," they reveal. "To What do you picture when you think of home?

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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 Boom

JUNE 15, 2022

Students at Glasgow School of Art. Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins). RA Schools Show , Royal Academy of Arts.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 15, 2024

Halftone art, with its distinctive dotted patterns, has been a timeless favorite among graphic designers and artists alike. In digital design, halftones are employed to achieve a similar effect, adding visual interest and dimension to illustrations, photographs, and graphic compositions. Vintage Halftone Illustrator Text Effects 10.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With over a decade of experience in the illustration industry under his belt, recent years have seen him take more of a design-led approach to his craft. We caught up with him to learn what it means to be a graphic illustrator and how he developed this new style. Turning ambition into reality isn't new for Chris. "A

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Staying ahead of the AI curve Let's face it: AI – and most specifically, generative AI art – will put many creatives out of work in the coming years. In fact, if you're an illustrator, in particular, generative AI is already a clear and present threat to your earning power, as we discuss in this special report. The threat of AI.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 17, 2021

While modern print design depends on many technological factors, it has also inherited a lot from older art forms, such as painting, printmaking, and photography. Design vs. Art. First of all, it’s important to focus on the purpose of design and its difference from art. The Key Elements of Art in Design.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 22, 2023

DIORAMA Sculpture – Lunar on view with Smithson Projects Contemporary art is often a byproduct of arrogance or a symptom of the maker’s ego with very little to say. Her glass work is material and process led, often abstract and site-specific having been multidisciplinary trained in Public Art. Silhouetted photography by Agata Pec.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 30, 2024

I always sleep on it before I send off a finished illustration to a client," adds illustrator ReesaBoBeesa. Designer and illustrator Lisa Fernández Karlsson takes a similar line. "A As the graphic designer and illustrator Zuza Furmania says, "It's better to push the deadline than sacrifice quality by working tired at 2am.

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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. Maddy McIndoe is a London-based designer and illustrator whose work is characterised by a love of colour, pattern and playfulness. Miss Pompom.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. And this one has been designed by Dutch designer/printmaker Karel Martens.

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Brown Paper Bag

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

You might think of tissue paper as only being used for gift wrap, but Stacey Elaine has another use for it—the raw material in her illustrations. When scanned, the flattening makes these pieces look like they were done with printmaking techniques; the opacity of the tissue paper mimics the roll of a brayer.

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Colossal

APRIL 1, 2025

2025 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award Featured Booooooomand Bookmobile are teaming up for this popular open call supporting artist publishing. Nine artists, illustrators, or photographers will be selected to create a book or zine featuring a cohesive body of work at no cost. Anonymous Was a Woman Environmental Art Grants (U.S.)

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We And The Color

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Exploring Contemporary Printmaking with Linoleum: Unleash Your Creativity. Contemporary printmaking has seen a remarkable evolution in recent years, making it an exciting medium for artists and creators to explore. It’s an art form that’s deeply rooted in tradition yet fully embraces modern creativity.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 18, 2024

For example, you might create a cosy reading nook where phones and tablets are not allowed or set up an art station with traditional materials like paints, pencils and paper. Illustrator and designer Isaac LeFever adds: "I've been picking back up with printmaking. After four "pomodoros".

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Colossal

MARCH 30, 2023

All images © Lisa Stubbs, shared with permission Artist Lisa Stubbs is in the midst of a 100-day project that both explores unusual printmaking materials and recalls the topographical allure of her hometown. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Creative Review

AUGUST 25, 2021

Molly Jones’ illustrations have the cheeky energy of a retro cartoon strip. Her loose lines, goofy yet expressive characters and trippy scenes make for an irreverent illustration style, often topped with playfully grotesque or childlike touches. Every time I create illustrations now I’m thinking ‘is this too much?’

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Arcimboldo’s work inspired some European illustrators to portray tradespeople as physical embodiments of their work, such as Nicolas de Larmessin in the 17th century and Martin Engelbrecht in the 18th. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.

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Creative Review

AUGUST 20, 2020

Matilda White draws on the Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements to depict mysterious characters that question our assumptions about, and understanding of, femininity and sexuality. She describes herself as a printmaker and artist, working digitally as well as on paper, and recently branched out into textiles.

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Creative Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Despite the minimal approach in Belgian-born Giselle Dekel’s illustrations, she’s still able to translate everyday happenings and feelings such as tiredness or changing clothes into something dreamlike and poignant. ” Now based in Tel Aviv, Dekel says she became an illustrator by accident. .

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We And The Color

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Check out these super-stylish, fun, and absolutely trending feminine illustrations. With a remarkable career spanning over ten years, Sarisa Kojima – a transgender artist of Thai-Japanese descent – has been continuously perfecting her artistry in Art History and Japanese Woodcut Printmaking. Subscribe to our newsletter!

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Design You Trust

MAY 6, 2023

Montana-based artist Christina Sutton, known as Little Bird Painting, has taken ordinary dinnerware to the next level with her whimsical illustrations of animals. Her designs are reminiscent of traditional printmaking techniques, featuring animals framed by a border of flora.

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Creative Review

AUGUST 27, 2020

” Ashley studied Illustration at Leeds Arts University, and works across both illustration and printmaking. When lockdown happened I found that I needed to reframe my process and assert some ownership over digitalising my illustrations. To continually make, investigate, remould and evolve.”

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Colossal

MAY 17, 2022

Cheri Smith , Russell Webb , Guy Laramée ( previously ), Aron Wiesenfeld , Guillermo Martin Bermejo , El Gato Chimney , and Claire Partington ( previously ) work across a wide range of styles including sculpture, illustration, painting, and printmaking. Bookworks is on view at James Freeman Gallery through June 4.

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Colossal

AUGUST 1, 2022

Faena Prize for the Arts (International). Artists across genres, disciplines, and technologies are invited to imagine temporary and site-specific projects installed at Faena Beach during Miami Art Week 2022. The annual SPIE International Day of Light Photo Contest focuses on light and its vital role in nature, art, and technology.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Since receiving a power washer for her birthday this fall, Dianna Wood has turned her driveway, and those of her lucky neighbors, into works of art. On her blog , Wood explains that she deftly adjusts the distance and angle of the power washer nozzle in relation to the cement to create the nuanced illustrations. via My Modern Met ).

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Design You Trust

APRIL 6, 2021

Richey Beckett is a pen and ink illustrator based in the Welsh countryside. More: Richey Beckett , Instagram , Shop h/t: geek-art. Leaning towards folk horror, the sheer amount of detail Richey is able to include in a single illustration is simply mind-boggling.

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Encompassing a range of mediums from painted scrolls and nishiki-e woodblock prints to kimonos and metalworks, Yōkai is a massive volume of 500-plus pages of colorful illustrations, paired with text by author, collector, and curator Koichi Yumoto. Yōkai is currently available on Bookshop.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Open Calls 2024 Booooooom Illustration Awards (International) Artists and illustrators are eligible for this inaugural award worth $2,500 in cash prizes. Five winners and 20 shortlisted illustrators will be featured in a special publication, and the first entry is free to all. 2025 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition (U.S.)

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Colossal

APRIL 14, 2021

The Annual Student Exhibition is an academic capstone event offering PAFA’s emerging artists the opportunity to curate, install, and sell their own work in America’s first art museum. Finding an art college that best fits your desires and wallet can be challenging. All images © PAFA.

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Colossal

MARCH 1, 2022

Bio Art and Design (BAD) Award 2022. Recently graduates interested in bio art and design are encouraged to submit proposals for the 2022 BAD Award. The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation is offering $10,000 to one Native artist for a proposed project in a variety of disciplines. Open Calls. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on March 25.

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Colossal

MAY 1, 2024

Submissions will be juried by Lauren Rosati, Associate Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City and Maya Brooks, Assistant Curator, North Carolina Museum of Art. ARTS Southeast’s ON::View Artist Residency Program Featured Applications are now open for the On::View Artist Residency Program in Savannah, Georgia.

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