Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2024

And that's certainly the case if you're applying for a course at University of the Arts London (UAL) , which prides itself in encouraging diversity in terms of everything from personal background to creative outlook and experience. This ancient Chinese folk art traditionally depicts animals of the zodiac or scenes from myths and legends.

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Just Creative

JUNE 13, 2023

When we were all in grade school, every one of us loved arts & craft days, building things with paper, paint, and other crafts. Recapturing the magic that you felt, we thought we’d mosey on down memory lane and present our list of the 25 Best PAPER Art & Craft Resources for Designers. Download Now 2.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2023

As its name suggests, the urban art publisher is passionate about all things sticker related, directing this devotion to a whole host of magnificent titles focused on the arts. Previous titles include a look at Bangkok graffiti writer Chip7, Hong Kong's Xeme, and Jakarta-based artist Darbotz.

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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

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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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. Doré is mostly known for his illustrative engraving work, often on biblical topics and displaying a stunning level of craft and an unmatched love for details.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 4, 2024

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. Delving into another artistic discipline can spark unexpected inspiration. Cross-pollination of ideas.

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Creative Boom

MAY 23, 2022

From eggs to bacon, pizza to noodle soup, the artist has no limits when it comes to subject matter and creativity. Art has been my purpose all my life," she says, having grown up in Winterthur, Switzerland, to an artist father who supported her crafts from an early age. "Art

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Or are you just wondering what sort of commercial art can win awards these days? Now running for 45 years, the World Illustration Awards is a year-long celebration and showcase of illustration, bringing together creatives, industry, commissioners, and art directors to celebrate the art of great illustration.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 27, 2023

Nærvera © Ýrúrarí aka Ýr Jóhannsdóttir We chat with the brilliant Icelandic artist about sustainability, textile techniques and handing out wool pizzas to the public. But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. The crafting can take days and sometimes even weeks."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 21, 2022

These are one-off pieces, lovingly designed and crafted by independents, so you're certain to stand out from the crowd. 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. Humphries & Begg. Miss Pompom.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

From the valleys of Kashmir to the studios of Florida, Ghazal Qadri crafts vibrant illustrations that tell stories of culture, empathy, and the power of art to inspire change. Watching people's interactions and expressions helps me craft characters as lively and multi-dimensional as they are relatable."

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2022

Playful and kitsch, it's easy to see why the emerging textile artist is fast becoming a leading name in the field. The Brighton-based artist's latest series of works will go on show in her first London solo show this September. Selby's crafted creatures are timely and offer comfort during these dark times.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 15, 2022

Steeped in personal trauma, Danzhu Hu's breathtaking work lays bare the artist's psyche for all to see. Danzhu Hu is a visual artist from China, currently residing in New York City. However, with the lack of resources and access to the art world, I became used to looking inward to my inner world for creative inspiration.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

Art has always been a strong part of Soumyaraj's identity. Her mother bought her a watercolour kit when she was a young child, and they would sit and paint together and craft for hours. She also thanks her art teacher, who helped her lean more towards a creative subject in her further education. "My It's a win-win for all.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 15, 2024

How Tte de la Course embraced the concept for a special edition Trappist beer and used it to craft an object of desire Golden artworks gleam on deep brown glass. As Svetlana drew, Ruud and the abbots were inspired to add further detail and narrative depth to the label art and illustrations. Meticulously drawn gothic ornamentation.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In the heart of Germany, nestled close to the French border, lies the small town of Saarbrücken – a place where imagination knows no bounds for the enigmatic artist Jonas Mayer. Fueled by this desire, he embarked on a new path, studying Fine Arts in his hometown. Two of Jonas' recent pieces encapsulate his distinctive approach to art.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

The designs combine the artistic elements of handmade collages, typography and silkscreen prints to create a visually striking and unique label series with subtle hints that pay homage to the typographic world. "The After a year of living in Wellington, New Zealand, she moved back to the UK due to the 2020 pandemic.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 25, 2022

Behind any landmark art exhibition, play or elaborate costume, one might never fully appreciate the work involved in making it happen. In her latest series, French figurative artist Lucile Gauvain seeks to explore the often laborious creative process itself, celebrating the very magic that happens behind the scenes. Lucile adds.

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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

JUNE 24, 2024

Four new commissions have come through the festival's Art in Manufacturing programme, positioning Lancashire as a hub of creativity and craft. The Art in Manufacturing residencies began in 2016 and take place between November and July. The Art in Manufacturing residencies began in 2016 and take place between November and July.

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Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2024

If classic literature brought to life in works of art inspires you, then it's worth pointing your web browser towards three new archives of Victorian imagery released online by Michael John Goodman. The Kelmscott Chaucer is a book designed by Morris with 87 woodcut illustrations by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Johns.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Creative Boom has today launched eight new art prints by some of your favourite illustrators and graphic designers. Participating artists include Noma Bar, Zoë Barker, Sarah Boris, Marylou Faure, Peter Greenwood, Dani Molyneux, Danielle Rhoda, and Wendy Wong. Love Boom by Sarah Boris. Eyes Will Roll by. I Love It Here by Marylou Faure.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 12, 2023

Born and raised in China and now living in the States, Morain's fascination with drawing began at an early age as she was raised in a home where art was a constant presence in her life. The ability of visual art to communicate with people on a deep level has always captivated me," she tells Creative Boom. "The

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 30, 2024

Thanks to his distinctive aesthetic, which draws on a diverse range of influences and passions, Broly's artwork is always a joy to behold, Like lots of artists, Broly got started at a young age. This resulted in Broly attending a training class in China three times a week to hone his craft. "I

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Creative Boom

MAY 29, 2022

"A lot of my work is inspired by my own life, childhood memories and experiences," says Anya Paintsil , an artist who grew up in a town located in North Wales. She grew up speaking Welsh and always had a "weird little art practice" going on the side, even though she wasn't much a fan of school or art, for that matter.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In the outskirts of Stockholm, a Swedish artist named Malin Rosenqvist weaves intricate tales through the medium of illustration. Malin's journey began in Sweden, where she initially studied animation at the Royal College of Art Craft & Design before embarking on an MA in animation and illustration at HSLU in Luzern, Switzerland, in 2010.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2024

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. "In As the philosopher George Santayana once wrote: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2024

But how many of us have actually used that struggle in our art? A 2012 graduate from Boston University's College of Fine Art, she's also the creative director of Brooklyn Magazine print publication. Recently, she was invited to craft a display for Desert Island Comics in Brooklyn's hip area of Williamsburg.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 16, 2024

© Ben Zank We profile the rising star of American art photography and explore his use of nudes, bizarre scenarios and celebrations of the absurd. Art may hold a mirror up to nature, but sometimes, it's good for that mirror to be a little crooked so that we perceive our surroundings differently.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2023

Madrid-based artist Julia Yus does. And in her beautiful, hand-crafted illustrations, she takes you right back to that magical feeling. Speaking to Creative Boom, Julia reveals that her decision to move into paper crafts came after realising that working in graphic design wasn't quite right for her. "I

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The London artist follows in the footsteps of Warhol, Bowie, Malika Favre, Tomi Ungerer, JR, and Rylsee. The Montreux Jazz Festival has today unveiled its official poster for the 59th edition, created by London-based artist Lakwena. And her vibrant design is the first-ever typographic poster in the event's history.

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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. Today on Creative Boom, you can check out the winning artworks.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 22, 2023

Describing herself as an imaginative storytelling artist, Tasia Graham has found success by working with the likes of the BBC, the Financial Times, and the University of Arts London. And looking at her art, it's easy to see why. As an artist, Tasia's creative journey is rooted in her childhood.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Illustration by Inma Hortas As an illustration agent at Folio Art, James Hughes offers insights into the future of illustration amidst the rise of AI. With many artists concerned about AI taking over creative jobs, he explains why human creativity still has a unique place—and how illustrators can thrive in an evolving industry.

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Designer Daily

JANUARY 11, 2024

You’ll eventually explore new narrative paths and leave your imprint on a fluctuating artistic scene. The post How to Craft Stories Through Layouts and Typography appeared first on Designer Daily: graphic and web design blog.

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Creative Boom

MAY 18, 2023

The LA-based artist conjures magical worlds and invites us to explore them together "like a shared dream". The Los Angeles-based creative is known for crafting intricate and epic mythology with his paintings. Artistic process and enduring narrative So how does he create these incredible pieces? "In

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