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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

Fast forward to 2024, and she's recently won a World Illustration Award for New Talent in Animation. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. An illustration about creativity for Teen Breathe.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Many digital illustrators create highly detailed works, whether through realistic shading or fantasy elements.

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

Creative Boom

Come with us on a deep dive into the last twenty years of Sam Gilbey's freelance illustration practice. We'll find out what inspired him, how he got through difficult periods, and what advice he'd give to up-and-coming illustrators. And he has no plans to slow down anytime soon. He adds: "I adored the drama and excitement it conveyed."

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Green Man brings the visual arts out of the gallery and into the festival field

Creative Boom

Art galleries are fantastic places to get creative inspiration, and most of us probably don't take advantage of them enough. But here at Creative Boom, we also love the idea of occasionally taking art out of the gallery and exhibiting it in a different kind of environment altogether. Check out what they created this year.

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Three free archives of Victorian illustration to inspire you

Creative Boom

Designer, writer, and academic Michael John Goodman has launched three online archives of Victorian illustrations covering works by Shakespeare, Dickens, and Chaucer. It's fascinating to compare how illustrators have depicted great works of literature through the ages.

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Illustrator Georgia Salisbury captures the delight of museum and gallery gift shops

Creative Boom

London-based illustrator Georgia Salisbury pays tribute to museum and gallery gift shops in her latest series titled Enter Through the Gift Shop. To give gallery gift shops the attention they deserve, illustrator Georgia Salisbury has created a series of beautiful images which sum up their appeal.

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Illustrated Moments: Andrea Ucini's intimate and emotional works to go on display

Creative Boom

His latest show is with Andrea Ucini , a conceptual illustrator whose work explores intimacy, emotion and expression. You might know Rankin as a leading British photographer, but did you know he also hosts exhibitions at his London studio to support other artists and designers? It runs from 25 February until 8 April 2022.