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Xiangni Song follows her instincts to create paintings of the abstract images in her mind

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Spending her time between Beijing and New York, Xiangni was trained at the School of Visual Arts in 2016. She subsequently transitioned from illustration to fine art by enrolling in the MFA Fine Arts program at Pratt Institute in 2020. Since then, she has explored various mediums by creating two-dimensional works and sculptures.

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Documenting the realities of juggling motherhood and a creative career

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By late 2021, she started thinking about all the women she knew or knew of who had young children and also ran their own businesses or were self-employed in the creative industries. She started getting in touch with people she admired, such as Naomi Raybould, founder of Beyond Nine, writer Liv Purvis, photographer Ola O.

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The jobs of the future will need creative thinkers, and UAL is feeding that demand

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And these will largely be drawn from universities like UAL (University of the Arts London). Creative coding and software development for the digital creative industries Between streaming, apps, video games, digital art and more, there is a huge and rising demand for technical talent in creative digital realms.

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Five steps to help you get over rejection and move forward

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So don't beat yourself up or spend time dwelling on self-doubt. Feedback is a valuable tool for self-improvement. And so rejection isn't just a negative thing: it's also a positive thing, as a way of gathering pointers on how to move your career and craft forward. Get feedback – ask why you didn't make the cut.

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Creative Branding Ideas: Crafting an Unforgettable Identity

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Creative Branding Ideas: Crafting an Unforgettable Identity Have you at any time landed on a product, business, or ad campaign that instantaneously fascinated you? Colour Psychology: Branding's Hidden Superpower You knew those ROYGBIV stripes weren't just for elementary school arts and crafts, right?

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Crafting Your Personal Branding Statement: A Path to Professional Success

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Crafting Your Personal Branding Statement: A Path to Professional Success Establishing a strong personal brand has become a crucial element for career success. This comprehensive guide will illuminate what a stellar personal branding statement entails and provide you with a robust framework for crafting your own.

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Wellbeing in the Arts: founder Adam Bambrough on nurturing mental health in the creative industries

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We chatted with him about his own journey and why he founded the support organisation Wellbeing in the Arts. The world of arts and entertainment often conjures images of glamour, applause, validation and creative fulfilment. And thus, in 2021, Wellbeing in the Arts was born. Their stories resonated deeply with my own."

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