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'I like communicating complex ideas in simple ways': Illustrator Liam Eisenberg on honing his style, staying original and finding inspiration

Creative Boom

Eventually, Liam would focus on sports stars he admired, and then as a teenager, this desire to draw faded away. Despite not being an art major, this motivated me to put hours into each assignment until I worked my way up to being the best student in the class." I actually applied to the graphic design program and got denied. "I

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

Born in 1957, Raymond Pettibon is an American artist who became prominent in the southern California punk rock scene of the early 1980s, creating posters and album art mainly for groups on SST Records. This series is about more than a particular sport, though.

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Alimo illustrates everyday moments to create a dialogue with audiences

Creative Boom

Ever since he learned about Michelangelo as a kid, he's known that he wanted to be an artist, and after a brief dalliance with sport, he returned to his creative roots when the time came to go to college. During that time, Alimo studied digital art and learnt how to tell stories rather than just create paintings.

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Top 10 Art Posts of 2023

Design Milk

Rev Up Your Walls: Backdrop + Porsche Unveil Limited Edition Paint Collaboration Porsche’s rich legacy of automobile design conspired with premium paint and wallcoverings brand Backdrop in a limited-edition palette of jewel-toned hues that paid homage to the iconic sports cars on their 75th anniversary.

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Craig Berry on working for Nomad & how changing cities has helped push his creative skills & confidence

Creative Boom

He joined Nomad in 2021, becoming part of a growing team of 20 people who are behind fresh identities for the Premier League, Disney+ and Sky Sports. Up until then, I studied Fine Art. I used to love doing art – lots of painting, mainly in Abstract-Expressionism, throwing paint around. I liked the looseness of that.

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Pixel Perfect: Top Photoshop Actions

Graphic Design Junction

Sports Poster Design Action 5. Download Sports Poster Design Action Within the domain of design mastery, the Sports Poster Design Action stands tall, a beacon of innovation. Each element is meticulously curated, conveying the adrenaline-fueled energy of sports with electrifying flair. Princess Actions Photoshop Action 2.

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The Alternative Limb Project by Sophie de Oliveira Barata is where art meets science

Creative Boom

During her time as an art student, she also worked at a hospital serving tea and coffee. I was going to go into fine art but decided to go into special effects. While there, she became fascinated with the whole process of health care. In fact, it changed her career path. "I

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