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

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. Richly colourful, textured paper is juxtaposed against glowing metallic inks, the characters rising from the surface via crafted embossing. "I

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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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Spoon Graphics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This popular art style combines a silhouette graphic and a quote that is distorted and manipulated to fit within the outline of the surrounding shape. Usually, illustrations like this would be created by hand with pen and paper, but it takes some artistic skills to be able to plan and craft the image with no ‘undo’ button!

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Creative Boom

APRIL 28, 2024

Unexplored Fields is a collective of 3D artists who decided to do both! Based in Lyon, France, they're at the forefront of combining art, fashion and CGI, crafting digital fashion campaigns that seamlessly blur the lines between reality and the virtual realm. Co-founder Virgile Biosa shares the inside details.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are some great online learning resources and courses where students can study an aspect of motion but very few that give a comprehensive overview of every facet of the craft. So there are many questions, feedback and troubleshooting that people run into, and that's really helping them improve their craft." Audio Module 6.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

Brought to life with beautifully-textured washes, Lisa's illustrations are a lovely reminder of the joy that can be found in the world. Depicting everything from cities to portraits to strawberries, her art is infused with a reassuring glow and a sense that everything is going to be okay. © Lisa Ha

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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Thanks to his delicate inky line work and considered use of block colours and faded textures, Van Saiyan's artwork harks back to sci-fi comics of the 50s and 60s. When he's not working on professional commissions, he mashes his favourite pop culture inspirations with his fan art. But unlike his heroes, he takes a digital approach.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 3, 2023

It's been just over twelve months since we last caught up with David Huang when we talked to the Taiwanese American illustrator about the struggles he's experienced in order to carve out a career as an artist. I still follow his artistic path today," he adds. There's a lot to learn from what came before us.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. Hannah Shilland from illustration agency Brilliant Artists agrees. But also look at what art directors are asking for, and fill the gap."

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Powerful Tools Enabling Limitless Creativity With tools like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate , and Corel Painter, artists now have unprecedented freedom to experiment.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

As creatives, many of us tend to steer clear of the brasher side of the fashion industry, leaning instead towards independent designers and makers who craft quality items, ideally with sustainability in mind. Launching on Global Recycling Day this Friday, the debut Zero Waste Art Drop is the first of many to come.

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Just Creative

APRIL 23, 2023

These watercolor art & design resources are compatible with digital illustration apps like Procreate, Affinity Designer, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more. Get 65% Off Adobe Creative Cloud We’ve included the best watercolor brushes, graphics, textures and backgrounds into one one post so you can take your designs to the next level.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Bay-area-based artist Goldie Cai explores the joy of daily life and the world of mental health in her bold, textural illustrations that make the most of limited palettes and bright colours. She creates characters out of the simplest shapes, but all her art feels endearing and charming.". © Goldie Cai. © Goldie Cai. © Goldie Cai.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Across the full family, characters stand tall in a range of styles, from heavy-footed and funky platforms to slim lifts that lend it an ethereal, art nouveau vibe. Its design was inspired by book covers from the first half of the 20th century, particularly those crafted in the 1930s for the renowned publisher Albatross.

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Just Creative

JULY 5, 2020

Genuine Crafted Chalk – $16. Designed to help give artists the best setup for comic book work, these brushes are essentially the standard Procreate brushes with tweaks set to the creators’ settings. As a bonus, 12 textures help you complete your artwork before you share it with the world. Genuine Crafted Chalk – $16.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2023

I always made art for fun, and I never imagined I could turn it into a career," he adds. His work is bold and colourful and displays a true mastery of his craft. I think a great deal of my engineering background has allowed me to become the artist I am today. "It's been very exciting for me to work doing what I love.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 17, 2024

And so, every year, they put a lot of time, effort, and money into developing a unique art installation that conveys their vision of the automotive future. Yes, it's quite a complex topic to evoke in a work of visual art. This year, we got not one but two such exhibits under the joint heading of 'Time'.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

From the drying time, reactivation, durability, and the toxicity that can come from the pigments, many artists have started using digital acrylic brushes through the Procreate app on the Apple iPad. Brushwork: Artistic Procreate & Photoshop brushes – Free with subscription. Artistic Brushpack For Procreate – $6.

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Just Creative

MARCH 7, 2021

Mange art is typically characterized by the character’s appearance with large eyes, small mouths, and abnormal hair colors. However, manga artwork has influenced artists of today. Prime examples of this include comic book artists Ed McGuiness and Frank Miller. Line Art Brush Set for Procreate – $8. Download Now.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Having worked both freelance and in-house, with clients including the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and the New York Times, he's constantly honing his craft for advertisers, magazines and animation studios. The household he grew up in was an artistic one, as his father is a painter and illustrator while his mother is a singer and actor.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

A collaborative zine produced by Franklyn and Michael Freimuth highlighting ai artists across an array of themes and visual exploration As our special report earlier in the year shows, many agencies have already incorporated AI into processes such as idea generation, prototyping and mockups. And perhaps a little more hedonism."

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Just Creative

APRIL 19, 2021

So much so, that, although tattoos are designed to be permanent body art, brands and designers are incorporating tattoo elements into their work. If you’re a digital designer yourself, looking for tattoo design brushes, vector art & toolkits , we’ve got you covered! Tattoo Art – Affinity Brushes. Download Now. Download Now.

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Just Creative

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

When you’re an artist, whether it’s digitally or in real life, there are many different mediums that you can choose from to create incredible works of art every time. The Pastel Artist Set For Procreate – $20. The Pastel Artist Set For Procreate – $20. The Pastel Artist Set For Procreate – $20.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

Sometimes the art you’re creating just need to have a grungy and brutal look and for that, you should look no further than the Memento Shader Brushes For Photoshop by Pixel Buddha. With 35 brushes and 12 textures, the design choices these brushes offer is nearly limitless. Top 30 Best Free & Premium Photoshop Brushes.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

These top free illustrator brushes are perfect for inking, texture, drawing, sketching, calligraphy, watercolor, grain, grunge, Japanese, chalk, line art, hair, and more! Tattoo Style Art Brushes – $18. Tattoo Style Art Brushes – $18. If you’re ready, let’s get started. Carpenters Pencil Brushes – $14.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 30, 2022

"I got so inspired that I decided to start experimenting with digital art and 2D, and publish it online every few days, no matter what. Growing an audience, Nikita started receiving commissions, and it wasn't long until he began working with his favourite music artists and exhibiting worldwide. And there we have it.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Grunge textures are easily any designer’s favorite effect because of the organic ruggedness they extend to designs. Not only do they add depth to illustrations and works of art, but they also help humanize photos too, making them fit vintage catalogs even better. Be creative! There is no limit. Download Now 2. Download Now 3.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Delicious Texture Brushes & Stamps for Procreate – $15. Top 15 Best Texture Brushes for Procreate. 40 Oil Brushes – Made from real oil paint smears, strokes and textures. 30 Pastel Brushes – Crafted from real pastel dry strokes, dust and all. Texture brushes. Splash Wet Media Brushes – Free.

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Designer Daily

JUNE 3, 2020

The Art Poster Creator. With The Art Poster Creator you can quickly and easily whip up eye-popping, four-color screen posters. With its ultra smooth outlines, it’s optimal for all types of cutting with crafting machines. Meet March, a modern and clean display font to help inspire your latest artistic project.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 31, 2020

Unless you’re creating physical art, getting those results can be difficult online. Maybe adding a little texture to it will give it that look you’re looking for. Creating art using an ink brush can provide a look that can’t be matched by other tools. Drawing Brushes for Affinity – $14. Learn More. Learn More.

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Just Creative

JANUARY 27, 2020

Designed to help give artists the best setup for comic book work, these brushes are essentially the standard Procreate brushes with tweaks set to the creators’ settings. If you’re the type of person who believes that there are limits to how you can express yourself creatively, the brush and texture options will challenge those beliefs.

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Just Creative

MARCH 4, 2021

Even if you’ve used the app for some time now or haven’t even tried it before, every artist yearns to get better. Thankfully, we feel the same way, and our collection of the best Procreate tutorials is great for beginners or more experienced artists looking to add some new skills to their repertoire. 12 Surface Texture.

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Just Creative

APRIL 22, 2020

Sometimes the art you’re creating just need to have a grungy and brutal look and for that, you should look no further than the Memento Shader Brushes For Photoshop by Pixel Buddha. With 35 brushes and 12 textures, the design choices these brushes offer is nearly limitless. Top 20 Best Free & Premium Photoshop Brushes.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 17, 2024

Beautiful Whiskey Branding: The Art of the Craft Spirit Label Let's be honest here, my thirsty friends. The branding of craft whiskeys is where the real artistry shines. In this extensive journey, we'll explore the finer points of beautiful branding for craft spirits. The age statement? The price tag?

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Just Creative

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Now, we the advent of technology, you can create incredible works of art right on your iPad with the Procreate app. As realistic as it is diverse, the Rusty Nib set has you covered no matter what type of art you’re working on. They can even be a great option for creating backgrounds or textures. Learn More. Learn More.

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