Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Invest in high-quality design assets crafted by respected professionals, however, and you can enjoy the best of both worlds: getting your project completed ahead of time while still creating beautiful, high-end visuals for your client and their customers. Book 01 Standard Mockup , created by Studio Family.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The good news is that it is possible to reignite the spark and fall back in love with your craft. For illustrator and comic artist Diana Nguyễn , it's about: "Trying new mediums with no goals in mind, sometimes taking a step back from even looking at art and living my life, and then one day you feel the flicker in your heart again.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

If you're a parent, you'll probably still be recovering from World Book Day and all the shenanigans around getting your kid a costume for school. But you don't get to sell millions of books and make people around the world fall in love with your characters by accident. But celebrating the practice of reading isn't just for youngsters.

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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. For one, they're trying to decide if it's worth dedicating years of hard work to mastering a craft that might not exist in its current form five years from now.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

And it doesn't matter how young or old you are: this back-to-school sensation can trigger a desire to learn new skills, challenge yourself, and take your craft to the next level. Staying ahead of the AI curve Let's face it: AI – and most specifically, generative AI art – will put many creatives out of work in the coming years.

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Just Creative

MAY 23, 2023

In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023. Whether you’re starting or have been in the industry for years, there are a variety of books you can reference. Many of these don’t make it to other best graphic design book compilations, but we deem they’re still worthy of your attention.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Alongside the Society of Illustrators Awards in the United States, the UK's World Illustration Awards rank among the most prestigious across the applied arts. They also highlight the importance of illustration in our everyday lives, in books, news, packaging, murals, and more.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2022

Students at Glasgow School of Art. 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins). Celebrating the best creative work from Goldsmiths students, spanning fine art, design, film-making, photography and more, this year's annual summer shows run until 26 July at venues across the UK capital.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For most of us, even some of us who work in the media, the answer is probably: "I can't remember." So, reading one is a great way to see design from a different perspective and get renewed enthusiasm for your craft. We present a selection of the best titles on sale today. When was the last time you read a printed magazine?

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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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Designer Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

The process of creating an e-book cover is more complex than just design; it involves consideration for several platforms such as Google Play Books, Apple Books, and Amazon Kindle. Every platform has its own requirements, design guidelines, and criteria for e-book covers. Why opt for Book Cover Design Services?

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Designer Daily

JUNE 28, 2023

Graphic design offers endless opportunities to showcase your talent, make meaningful connections, and craft unforgettable experiences that resonate with audiences. Art Architect Art direction invites you into a fulfilling career of creativity, leadership, and strategic thinking.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When he's not working on professional commissions, he mashes his favourite pop culture inspirations with his fan art. Speaking about what originally attracted him to the style of retro comic books, Van asks the valid question: "Is there anything more fun than aliens, flying saucers, superheroes, space rangers and spaceships? "In

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

This typeface reimagines classic design principles for the digital age, featuring carefully crafted letterforms with optical precision and subtle corrections. More specifically, its mix of conventional and rebellious letterforms makes it ideal for children's books, educational materials, and playful branding projects.

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Just Creative

JULY 5, 2020

Splash Wet Media Brushes – Free. 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. Available for free, you can start your comic book today. Get this Brush Kit.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 22, 2023

When she's not working as a senior designer at Bustle Digital Media, Brooklyn-based illustrator, comic artist and designer Margaret Flatley is busy conjuring up her own magical narrative stories. To learn more about her work and the craft of creating it, we sat down with Margaret to chat about her career.

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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. Don't be too rigid The first point to make is that there's no one 'correct' way to craft a portfolio. How do you create a successful illustration portfolio?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this article, we'll explore the art of distinction as a freelance illustrator, delving into six crucial strategies that can elevate your career to new heights and getting input from freelance illustrators who've managed to use them effectively. Then, one place to start is to study a wide range of historical and contemporary art styles.

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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. These tools enable the blending of styles, textures, and colors that would be difficult or time-intensive in traditional media.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

They have great typefaces and the option to 'pay what you want' or via a post on social media. Tech like the Meta Quest 3 and Apple's Vision Pro are propelling mixed media VR, anticipating fonts tailored for AR, bridging the gap between distinctiveness and usability," he responds. His evidence? Type Hype by Eva Cremers.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 28, 2023

5 Best Web Design Books for Website Development Are you an aspiring web designer looking to enhance your skills and create stunning, user-friendly websites? Books have always been a valuable resource for learning and gaining in-depth knowledge about any subject; web design is no exception.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 11, 2023

Top 10 Best Books for Logo Designers In a world where brands compete for attention, a powerful and memorable logo can make all the difference. As a logo designer, you understand the art of blending creativity, strategy, and technical skill to craft visual identities that resonate with audiences.

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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. Available for free, you can start your comic book today. Splash Wet Media Brushes – Free. Genuine Crafted Chalk – $16. Get this Brush Kit.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 10, 2020

You can use it in posters, filters, social media graphics, website headers, among other things. It is a headline font that has been specifically designed with high precision for a well-crafted geometric look. You can use it for posters, filters, and similar crafts with strong and bold messaging. Download Now. #6. Download Now.

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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. Prime examples of this include comic book artists Ed McGuiness and Frank Miller. We feature the best Procreate brushes using Ink, paint, line art, cartooning, anime brushes, pens and more. Download Now.

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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! The Retro Comic Book Tool Kit – $20. The Retro Comic Book Tool Kit – $20. Tattoo Style Art Brushes – $18. Download Now. Download Now.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

It's committed to recognising excellence in the discipline and connecting people from across the world through its annual awards, gala ceremony, international conferences, digital events, books and social platforms. Aperta by Backbone Branding, 2022 Pentawards shortlist.

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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. It’s also a great choice for children’s books, scrapbooks, logos, icons and tons more.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Splash Wet Media Brushes – Free. 300 Real Media Brushes for Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator and Affinity. 30 Pastel Brushes – Crafted from real pastel dry strokes, dust and all. 300 Real Media Brushes for Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator and Affinity. Comic book brushes. Wood Grain Brushes – $14.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Art Director, Brand & Creative—Spotify We asked the creative community about the fonts they're excited to use over the next 12 months… and here they are. Consequently, it boasts unusually wide proportions and a taller x-height than the more typical Garamond-inspired book faces. It contains 24 styles in total. Sans Serifs 11.

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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. Packed with everything from text effects to graphics elements and even frames, you can create a comic book with ease. Learn More. Learn More.

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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. Packed with everything from text effects to graphics elements and even frames, you can create a comic book with ease. Learn More. Learn More.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The 15+ Best Comic Book Fonts for a Cartoon Look Are you a comic book enthusiast, a graphic designer, or just someone who appreciates the artistry behind comic book lettering? If so, you've likely marvelled at the power of fonts in shaping the entire comic book experience.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 25, 2024

The 15 Best Web Design Books to Level Up Your Skills The web design space moves fast. That's where great books come in handy. The best web design books distil years of knowledge into clear, actionable advice you can apply to build better websites. Why Read Web Design Books? Are you sold on the power of books?

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Professional Web Design: Crafting Digital Experiences In today's landscape, where first impressions matter, having a professionally designed website is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses and organisations seeking to build trust and connect with their audience. Understanding the Foundations of Web Design What is Web Design?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

So you need to nurture it like any craft and protect your mental space as fiercely as your art." We'll also include insights we've gained from discussions with our followers on social media. (To After all, the demanding nature of our work can take a significant toll on our mental health. And it's so true.

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