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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.

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Jamie Hewlett recreates Tank Girl for the 21st century

Creative Boom

The irreverent, tank-driving troublemaker has been captured in a somewhat sultry moment by her original creator for a one-off open-edition print. So, why did he decide to revisit her with an open edition print for Tank Girl, priced at £100 in 2024? Tank Girl seemed unstoppable, and other artists took up the challenge of drawing her.

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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

The tactility of analogue techniques has become somewhat nostalgic; print papers and magazines are becoming fewer and fewer, and most of our marketing comes through a relentless stream of emails. But despite all this, poster printing seems to have endured and retained its popularity as a medium of communication and advertising.

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Fresh impressions of the French landscape with Agathe Meunier

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The Strasbourg-based artist uses marker pens, risograph printing and her unique eye for colour to document the great outdoors in locations across France. This unique look and feel comes about not just through her drawing and compositional skills but is shaped by the risograph printing technique she uses. "I

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Expressive Type Today: How typography captivates in a world of visual overload

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In an era when attention spans are dwindling and visual overload has become the norm, Counter-Print's new book celebrates the transformative power of expressive typography. It celebrates designers who use type as an artistic expression to stand out and make an impact," Dowling shares.

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16 of the best online shops to buy original art prints for your home

Creative Boom

We reveal the best place to buy wonderful art prints to fuel your mood, imagination and creativity. A beautifully produced art print isn't just a nice thing to have: it's an investment in your daily mood, sense of well-being, and creative career. Artists & Objects 4. As a creative, you're by nature a visual person.

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From fine art to Photoshop: Sam Gilbey's illustrious career so far

Creative Boom

His illustrations have appeared everywhere, from billboards, comics, books, and magazines to licensed prints, exhibitions, movie packaging, TV, and film. To his surprise, Wright emailed him back directly almost immediately, saying how much he loved it and requesting a print version for his office.

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