Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. These behind-the-scenes champions of artistic talent serve as the bridge between artists and the industries that crave their creativity.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For Sarah, inspiration is like a stream that flows from her immediate surroundings. "I I am highly attuned to the atmosphere around me," she says, "so I find constant inspiration in my living environment and the changing seasons." It's a piece that evokes fond memories, both for the artist and her audience.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 30, 2024

Atlanta-based graphic designer and illustrator Broly Su brings both his skills together in work inspired by retro toys, hip-hop culture and graffiti. 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.

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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

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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Creative Boom

MAY 23, 2022

South Korean visual artist and designer JeeYoung Lee is returning to London's NOW Gallery with her upcoming exhibition, Maiden Voyage. JeeYoung Lee has been touted as one of the rising stars in the Korean artistic world, and with her new installation coming to London, there's never been a better time to see her work in person.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For graphic designers especially, print magazines offer a source of inspiration that's tangible and immersive and presents content in a completely different visual way to digital. So, reading one is a great way to see design from a different perspective and get renewed enthusiasm for your craft. Eye magazine 2.

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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.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Her self-initiated project Graphia (which means "to write" in Greek) features a collection of artisan wine label designs inspired by her love for typography and printmaking. These imperfections further enhance the tactile and artistic qualities of the overall design whilst evoking a sense of creativity through each contrasting element."

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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

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 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

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

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. Jonas draws from many sources when it comes to his inspirations.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

Inspired by watercolour paintings, she aims to replicate soft brushstrokes in her digital work to offer a "semi-realistic" raw and natural feeling. "My Pitching Laivi Poder, Jane Newland, Richa Kashelkar and Svabhu Kohli as her inspirations, she tells us the process behind her creative practice is intuitive.

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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

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. "As

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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

MAY 29, 2023

Our feature was one of the most popular of 2020, so we thought we'd revisit this specific craft to uncover more independent designers and makers specialising in jewellery. LeSter LeSter is a fine jewellery brand that combines the stories of art with traditional goldsmithing techniques to "remind women of their individuality and inner rebel".

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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.

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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 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

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

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

APRIL 3, 2023

But her cultural heritage is rooted in people making art under difficult conditions. But for the Maryland Institute College of Art graduate and Pippin Properties-represented illustrator, creativity is just as much associated with getting through the bad times as it is documenting the good. It is a sort of an outlet."

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 16, 2024

But it's also a great place for art, antiques, culture, and curiosities, with experienced, knowledgeable dealers ready to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Art is a living entity" "This piece draws inspiration from the Poetry Comics, inspired by my observations of Cecil Court," she explains. "Art

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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

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

AUGUST 16, 2022

After heading creative at her own firm for more than a decade, teaching classes in advertising and art directing at Miami Ad School, working for ad giants like TBWA, and producing award-winning creative for F&B in Sweden, Emma Eriksson is a master of the creative process and has a proven track record of work that commands our attention.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Artist Xiangni Song has transferred everything she learnt from the world of illustration to her paintings, which specialise in capturing daily observations and peculiar personal experiences. Spending her time between Beijing and New York, Xiangni was trained at the School of Visual Arts in 2016.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Two gin, a piece from the Midnight Names series © Danielle Clough Collections form freely as the South African-based embroidery artist shares with Creative Boom her instinctive process and why happiness sits at its core. Life inspires art, and so goes the old adage. The artist in her studio

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Creative Boom

JUNE 26, 2024

Anna Billson, art director at Penguin Random House Children's, adds: "A very much deserved win for a very accomplished design. On her inspiration, the South Wales-based illustrator said: "Growing up, car journeys were soundtracked by my father's love for 1970s Californian music. Cadi Rhind 's entry impressed the judges the most.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2023

This Western influence was so strong that when Zhang got the chance, he moved to study at the Glasgow School of Art when he turned 18. "I And just as Zhang stayed true to illustration, he also clung to his artistic inspirations. It's not just his collection of curiosities that inspires Zhang, though.

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Creative Boom

JULY 20, 2023

Multidisciplinary artist Carolina Melis has explored her passion for generative art with Kubikino , a series of images released on the blockchain which use animated loops to produce one-of-a-kind portraits. The chaos strewn across the floor, a delightful mess of multicoloured blocks inspire this very piece."

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 28, 2024

The town's old red phone box has been turned into an art space, which was the setting for hand lettering artist Seb Lester's latest show. Entitled Tiny, the exhibition ran earlier this month and featured a series of pieces inspired by vintage script and historical typefaces.

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