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Unexpected Sittings: Collins Obijiaku captures untapped potential in rick textural paintings

Creative Boom

When viewed up close, his elegant portraits of black men and women staring directly at the viewer are said to have a cartographical appearance thanks to his beguiling line work and seductive texturing of brushstrokes. From the series, Unexpected Sittings © Collins Obijiaku. From the series, Unexpected Sittings © Collins Obijiaku.

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Marks of Existence: An Expansive Exhibition for the Mind by Movimento

Design Milk

During this year’s PAD London , Movimento Gallery presented Marks of Existence , an exhibition designed and styled by Artefatto Design Studio. From the gallery, “In Buddhism, the three marks of existence are three undeniable truths of all that exists: impermanence, imperfection and incompleteness.

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Best Halftones Brushes, Textures and Effects for Photoshop and Illustrator

Graphic Design Junction

It adds depth, texture, and a vintage charm to designs, making them stand out with character and style. In the realm of digital design, harnessing the power of halftones requires the right tools – and that’s where the magic of best halftones brushes , textures, and effects for Photoshop and Illustrator comes into play.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

These tools enable the blending of styles, textures, and colors that would be difficult or time-intensive in traditional media. By combining brush techniques, layering, and color grading, they can replicate anything from watercolor to oil painting textures, achieving a level of detail that captivates viewers.

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Brick Beguiles in Retail Design for Leica’s New Manhattan Store + Gallery

Design Milk

But Brooklyn-based Format Architecture Office bucks this standard practice with the unveiling of their remarkable design for the Leica Store & Gallery in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, which transforms the formerly dilapidated building into a contemporized historical neighborhood fixture.

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A Love Letter to Stockport: Alison Waters' ceramic tribute to an 'unloved' car park

Creative Boom

She applies layers of slip to add depth and texture, followed by an initial bisque firing. View Through a Hole is on display at The Modernist Society gallery in Manchester until 1 March 2025. A Hands-On Process The sculptures themselves are the result of a meticulous, hands-on process.

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Lindsey Adelman’s Ethereal Oil Lamps Illuminate TIWA Gallery

Design Milk

Some incorporate Callan’s Venetian glassblowing techniques to create unique textures and reflective finishes. What a sight to behold when walking into a space only to be met by flames seemingly floating midair. These pieces, created by glass artist Nancy Callan in collaboration with Adelman, use black, clear, and gold-leaf covered glass.

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