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Why today's visual artists need to be multi-disciplined masters

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As a result, successful visual artists are increasingly multi-disciplined, possessing skills and knowledge that extend beyond their chosen speciality. Delving into another artistic discipline can spark unexpected inspiration. Benefits of being multi-disciplined So why is being multi-disciplined so valuable? Cross-pollination of ideas.

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Unleashing the creativity of ADHD: how artists are redefining the narrative

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock In a world that often misunderstands and stigmatises ADHD, a growing community of artists is challenging the status quo. Joanna Henly , an artist, founder, mentor, and speaker, has been working closely with ADHD and ASD (autism spectrum disorder) creatives for over four years.

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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

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Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. Last week, thousands watched as English writer Samantha Harvey was awarded the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel Orbital, one of the shorter winners in the competition's history.

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How to thrive at art fairs and markets: tips from artists and illustrators

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And if you're an artist, illustrator, or designer yourself, they're a great opportunity to make money doing what you love. I mean, as artists, how often do we get to meet and chat in real life with our collectors? People like to make that connection with the artist as it gives them a story to share, a deeper bond to the art."

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The Very Long String: New artist Jess Wojcicki’s first illustrated children’s book

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For many artists, change is essential to keeping things fresh. The book will come signed with a personal note from the artist. Leicester-based designer Jess Wojcicki is recharging her creativity by entering the world of children’s illustration. The story is beautifully simple.

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Yellow Studio's spellbinding BAFTA artwork honours TV artists behind the scenes

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When we design these big shows, our mission is to create a playground for the artists, so they can be having fun and give that energy to the audience," he explains. For me, its greatest accomplishment was its evocation of something higher: a symbolic embodiment of television's power to transport and captivate.

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Artistic rebel, urban poet: new book celebrates the iconic photography of Saul Leiter

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As a new monograph highlights, this uncompromising artist was a true rebel with a radical approach that resulted in a huge archive of truly groundbreaking work. Saul Leiter: The Centennial Retrospective presents the full spectrum of his artistic output for the first time, including rare and previously unpublished material.

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