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

Creative Boom

If you're a person who knows and follows the world of visual arts, I'd only have to say "painterly pop culture portraits", and your mind would go straight to Sam Gilbey 's work. Gilbey doesn't remember a time when he wasn't drawing as a kid, but before he got to illustration, his education focused more on Fine Art.

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What is art? What makes it good? And other things Signal festival makes you think about

Creative Boom

But if science is an art form, or indeed art is science, why did the former government decimate the arts curriculum and relentlessly champion STEM subjects? One of the best things about Signal is that it doesn't make these sorts of arbitrary distinctions between art and science – it actively unites them.

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Warhol, Land Art and a giant mirrored building set in the striking desert landscape of ancient Saudi Arabia

Creative Boom

The country is halfway through Saudi Vision 2030 – a strategic framework to develop public sector health, education, infrastructure, recreation and tourism, all while reducing the nation's historical dependence on oil. Visualization by Atelier Monolit. Render of Ashab Al-Lal by Ahmed Mater at Wadi AlFann.

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Asia Orlando wants you to stop and take a closer look at her colourful, detailed illustrations

Creative Boom

Elsewhere, Asia's art history education means that the greats such as Paul Gauguin and Henri Rousseau have a special place in her heart. This love for details makes my art suitable for many sorts of projects, from the pages of a magazine or a gallery to the front of a cool product package. "I

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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. Recipients will also receive a solo exhibition at Antler and Talon galleries in Portland. Deadline: March 22, 2024. Deadline: 23:59 CET on February 21, 2024.

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10 Top Visual Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

Augmented and Virtual Reality: The immersive power of VR and AR is amplified by hyperrealistic visuals, allowing users to engage in experiences that feel convincingly real. From virtual tours of art galleries to shopping for furniture in a fully rendered space, hyperrealism makes these experiences more engaging and believable.

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Tara Anand’s rich illustrations tell the stories of people around her

Creative Review

“The difference is that my early artistic endeavours were being shaped by someone with an art education and years working and experimenting in many disciplines.” ” Anand came to New York City to study illustration at the School of Visual Arts and was keen to tap into the rich history the city offered her.