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

Creative Boom

Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. She is known for her use of watercolour to ink, collage, markers, and gouache to craft paintings, patterns, and illustrations.

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How live event illustration brings big opportunities for artists

Creative Boom

For many artists, there's nothing better than drawing and painting in real life. Now, with the demand for live event illustrators increasing, artists have the opportunity to increase their earnings if they have the skills to capture people, products, and ideas quickly in a unique style. For the Mayor of London.

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Sam Wilde's complex patterned worlds explore the tension between organic & human-made

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Precarious Pangolins – Carnival (Detail) © Sam Wilde In the four years since graduating from the Royal College of Art in London, Sam Wilde has won numerous prestigious awards for his intricate fine art patterns and enjoyed collaborations with brands such as Apple, John Lewis, Liberty and the Turner Contemporary. A feast for the eyes.

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12 of the best online clothing stores that sell unique pieces by leading artists and designers

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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. Humphries & Begg.

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30+ Best Adobe Illustrator Brushes: Enhance Your Vector Art

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They save time, provide consistency, and allow artists to focus on creativity rather than repetitive tasks. From realistic textures to artistic strokes, these tools are designed to help you achieve stunning results. You can turn ordinary strokes into artwork with an artist’s mood with just one click!

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

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In a new show at London's Jealous Gallery, artist Adam Bridgland brings together wild hues, dynamic patterns and the powerful pull of nostalgia in an alluring visual display. Interdisciplinary artist Adam Bridgland hasn't, though, as his second solo exhibition stands as a testament to.

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

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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. For the Polish pop band Big Bike Orchestra.