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

Creative Boom

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

Creative Boom

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

Creative Boom

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

Creative Boom

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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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Image Credits: Amazon Any sector of the art world would point out how crucial the classics and past are to any artist. Also, it references design history from someone aware of how politics affects art. The writing is founded on the three liberal arts courses from Princeton University. The Art of Color. Buy on Amazon 3.

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10 Tips to Create a Winning Graphic Design Portfolio

Creative Market

Craft a narrative around your work. Humans are wired to connect with stories, which is why we always recommend crafting a narrative around your work. Aim to craft a story around each project to draw your visitors in. Know your audience. Are you speaking to potential clients or employers? Don’t just show off the finished product!

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How to Build Your Personal Brand as a Freelancer

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Shortly after the end of his career in sports, he started Art of Sport, a body care company for athletes, and he was in charge of crafting the launch scents. As a result, the history behind Bryant’s brand and his persona have become a powerful factor that differentiated Art of Sport in a crowded, $52 billion personal care market.

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