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Why today's visual artists need to be multi-disciplined masters

Creative Boom

The world of visual arts is no longer confined to distinct categories. Imagine you're a photographer who wants to learn CGI to add backgrounds, or someone looking to move into video to take on art direction roles. In 2024, though, that's all been flipped on its head. In fact, the more strings you have to your bow, the better.

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Fuzzy Feelings: Apple's stop motion festive spot offers a whole lot of heart

Creative Boom

She crafts a little dog from a thread of the socks her boss gifted her and introduced the puppy to him. The ad was created by Swedish animation director and filmmaker Anna Mantzaris , working alongside TBWAMedia Arts Lab , production company Hungry Lab and director James Laxton. You can watch all the other Christmas ads here.

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The Best Courses on Skillshare in 2020

Just Creative

iPhone Filmmaking. Storytelling 101: Character, Conflict, Context & Craft. View top Fine Art Courses. Low Budget Filmmaking — Tips and Tricks for an Indie Look. Personal Branding: Crafting Your Social Media Presence. Storytelling for Leaders: How to Craft Stories That Matter. Photography. Illustration.

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'I destroy the work after an exhibition': Inside the weird worlds of artist JeeYoung Lee

Creative Boom

Meticulously crafted with extraordinary patience, her craftsmanship has seen her collaborate with brands such as Hermes, Samsung and Tiger beer. My mother never made a debut as an artist, but she majored in fine art in college. When I was an undergraduate, once my dream was to become a production designer or art director.

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How photo licensing platform Stills is helping designers create the best work of their careers

Creative Boom

As a designer, art director or creative director, it's a constant struggle to source the right images for your work. He loves to craft real, tangible things, so he shoots on analogue 16mm and 35mm film. Make the switch to Stills, the new standard in photo licensing.

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February 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

The Susannah Kelly Art Award Featured The newly launched Susannah Kelly Art Award offers three $2,000 grants for artists working in drawing, painting, and sculpting. Sony Future Filmmaker Awards (International) The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards elevates voices that bring a fresh perspective to storytelling.

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October 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

City of Wichita Arkansas River Public Art Project (International) This open call seeks projects for three permanent, public works along the Arkansas Riverfront. Gen-Art: Exploring Creativity Across the Generations (U.S.) 2025 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition (U.S.) Craft Research Fund Grant (U.S.) Deadline: 5 p.m.

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