Creative Boom

JUNE 7, 2024

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Adobe is requiring everyone to sign new terms and conditions before they can log in to Photoshop and other Creative Cloud apps. But creatives around the world have been opening up Photoshop this week and getting so vexed that they're refusing to log in. But many are refusing. Should you do so, too?

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Creative Boom

MAY 22, 2024

Somerset-based illustrator, Charles Bailey channels the likes of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan in his naive, expressive artwork, which explores complex themes. Studying illustration at Exeter changed all that. His illustrations still manage to be completely unique, representing a blend of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan.

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Spoon Graphics

JULY 7, 2021

In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to take you through the process of creating a retro text effect, inspired by the title art for the Superman comic books. Download My FREE ‘Bad Print Effects’ Photoshop Action – [link]. ? Download My FREE ‘Bad Print Effects’ Photoshop Action – [link]. ?

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Spoon Graphics

AUGUST 12, 2020

Follow along with today’s Photoshop video tutorial to create a bold and vibrant illustration of a snake. We’ll start with a loose, initial sketch, then I’ll show you some helpful brush settings for accurately outlining your illustration. Download my FREE Stipple Shading Photoshop Brushes – [link]. ?

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. Slow Afternoon Jams © Soumyaraj Vishwakarma.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Berkshire-based artist and illustrator Hannah Gillingham pairs her creative skills with a love of stories to make her amazing work. Her dizzying career fulfilled a life-long love of art, which saw her study illustration and visual communication at the University of Westminster. And it's a passion which has only grown with time. "I

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Spoon Graphics

MAY 12, 2021

In today’s tutorial I’m going to take you through the process of designing a sticker using Photoshop & Illustrator, but more specifically, I’ll show you how to set up your print artwork file to create cool sticker effects with a colourful holographic finish. Head of Odysseus image – [link].

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 3, 2023

However, his move to Leeds in 2013 to study illustration marked a pivotal moment in his career. During this time, he began receiving recognition for his illustration work, particularly in the form of event posters. During this time, he began receiving recognition for his illustration work, particularly in the form of event posters.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Illustration by Tom Woolley As AI-generated artwork becomes more common, many illustrators worry about being replaced. Illustrator Tom Woolley shows us how to future-proof your career in an evolving industry. As illustration agent James Hughes mentioned in his article, Is AI really coming for your illustration career?

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Spoon Graphics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you a cocktail of adjustments that mimic the outlines, colours, and shading of a digitally painted image automatically, without the need to trace, paint or draw by hand. This effect can be applied to any image to transform a real photograph into an illustrated cartoon graphic.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Pennsylvania-based illustrator and designer Laura Moyer has created stunning work for Disney, Pixar and Apple, all from the comfort of her cabin in the woods. But for illustrator and designer Laura Moyer, it's a reality that she wouldn't trade for the world. Most illustrators are in the same boat and are equally happy to connect.

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Spoon Graphics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In today’s Adobe Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create hand lettering illustrations the easy way! Usually, illustrations like this would be created by hand with pen and paper, but it takes some artistic skills to be able to plan and craft the image with no ‘undo’ button!

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Spoon Graphics

JUNE 17, 2020

Browsing those designs gave me the inspiration to try and create an intense graphic pattern of my own in Photoshop. Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to create a detailed, abstract pattern effect using any source image, such as a photo or illustration. ? Free Bird Illustrations from Heritage Type Co – [link].

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Spoon Graphics

MAY 25, 2022

Over the years I’ve shared several tutorials showing how to create retro text effects mostly using Adobe Illustrator, so today I thought I’d mix things up and show some techniques for creating retro striped text effects with a 70s vibe using tools in Photoshop. Retro Striped Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator (2019) – [link]. ?

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Spoon Graphics

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

In today’s Adobe Illustrator video tutorial I’m going to show you how to create an outdoors themed badge design, featuring a simple mountains graphic and colourful sunset effect using a retro colour scheme. Watch my Tattooine Embroidered Patch Design Illustrator Tutorial – [link]. ? Access This Download.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Rhode Island School of Design student Cara Ziruo Wang has translated China's rich cultural history into a series of elegant and inspiring illustrations for the country's children's literary magazine October Kids. It's a splendid array of illustrations that's even more magnificent when considering how quickly they were made.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 23, 2024

That's exactly what illustrator, designer and creative consultant Molly Maine did in 2016, and since then, she's been enjoying the joy of travel while bringing her creative ambitions to life. And on top of that, her ambitions of becoming an illustrator were still niggling away in her mind. Her solution? Quit and travel the world.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

© Van Saiyan Spanish illustrator Van Saiyan recalls special moments from his childhood when creating gloriously retro artwork that evokes the look and feel of old-school pulp comics. His illustrations have appeared in editorial columns for the likes of The Washington Post, Forbes and Entertainment Weekly. "In

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Spoon Graphics

JULY 19, 2021

This collection of Photoshop Actions and Smart PSD allows you to easily generate halftone and engraved effects within your design work. Choose to run an individual effect from the Actions list, or see all the pattern style options together within the Photoshop Smart PSD. Access All Areas members have a new premium download this week!

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We met Aino-Maija Metsola to discuss her signature style and creative approach to illustrating book covers. She is known for her use of watercolour to ink, collage, markers, and gouache to craft paintings, patterns, and illustrations. Since then, Metsola has occasionally illustrated book covers published by Vintage/Penguin.

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Spoon Graphics

JUNE 7, 2021

Access All Areas members have a great collection of Photoshop Actions to download this week, courtesy of Shapeshift. Instantly give your photographs the popular ‘matte’ look with this collection of ready-made Actions for Adobe Photoshop. Shapeshift provide quality design resources for graphic designers and illustrators.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. Based in Philadelphia, James Olstein is an illustrator, author and teacher specialising in creating digital art that retains an analogue look and feel.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

These days, some incredible artwork can be created with the right watercolor tools such as Photoshop from Adobe. With our list of the best high-resolution Watercolour Brushes, Brush Sets & Actions for Photoshop, you can start creating beautiful works of watercolor art in no time. Watercolor Photoshop Brush Set – $23.

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Just Creative

MARCH 30, 2021

While Adobe Photoshop has been a leader in the design space, helping creatives design meaningful graphics and stunning logos, not everyone prefers to use Adobe’s software or pay for a subscription to use it. Adobe Photoshop Discount – 40-70% Off. The Best Photoshop Alternatives (Free & Paid). Learn More.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2023

New York-based illustrator Carlos Miranda specialises in creating vibrant, trippy artworks that tap into the imagery from his subconscious. We caught up with him to learn more about his work and how a background in engineering set him up for a career in illustration. Carlos Miranda's career as an illustrator has hit the ground running.

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Spoon Graphics

APRIL 19, 2021

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to share some tips for creating detailed pattern effects that are made with full-colour illustrations. The process quickly fills an entire canvas with randomly placed graphics from any source image, such as a photo or illustration. How to Create Repeating Patterns.

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Creative Boom

JULY 26, 2023

Illustrator Julie Alex creates unique portraits, still-life artworks and landscapes that are instantly recognisable thanks to her use of colour and one-of-a-kind slanted style. I became a freelance illustrator because this is what I've always wanted. We caught up with her to learn more about her work. It wasn't easy, though."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 29, 2022

London-based illustrator Grace Helmer draws viewers into her tender, painterly illustrations with a masterful use of colour and compositions that contain a sense of story. We caught up with her to hear how she's gotten to where she is and what illustrators should look for when seeking an agent. © Grace Helmer. © Grace Helmer.

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Just Creative

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

While there are many great classes out there, one thing that we wanted to focus on was the classes we chose for our list of the best drawing/illustration courses online was the quality of the classes. The Best Free & Paid Illustration & Drawing Courses for Artists. The Illustration Masterclas s (Udemy) – $95.

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Spoon Graphics

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create a ‘speed lines’ text effect. This tutorial is an alternative to my original Speed Lines Type Effect tutorial for Adobe Illustrator from back in 2017. Watch my Speed Lines Type Effect Illustrator tutorial – [link]. ? Assets used. ?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2023

San Francisco-based illustrator Emma Cheng has swapped her stethoscope for sketchbooks by switching from a medical career to a full-time freelance illustrator. But for Taiwanese illustrator Emma Cheng, the two can work together in stunning and surprising ways. When did you know you wanted to be an illustrator?

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Spoon Graphics

APRIL 22, 2020

In today’s Adobe Illustrator tutorial I’m going to take you through the process of creating a colourful embroidered patch, based on the kinds of designs associated with National Parks. Get the Realistic Embroidery Photoshop Action at Envato Elements – [link] or individually for $8 – [link]. Access This Download.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

© Liam Eisenberg The work of New Jersey-based illustrator and teacher Liam Eisenberg has graced the pages of some of the biggest magazines and websites in the business. It wasn't until a friend sent him a link to download Photoshop years later that his passion was rekindled. Looking back on it now, I'm glad it went that way." ."

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Just Creative

JUNE 11, 2023

Download Now 101+ Asian Design Resources: Oriental Elements, Patterns, Illustrations, Paper and More These free & paid downloadable asian resources are available for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Affinity Designer and more. Chinese Seamless Patterns Chinese Seamless Patterns. Download Now 3. Download Now 12.

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Just Creative

MARCH 4, 2021

Not only does it give you the ability to draw creations from scratch but you can also create painting, illustrations, graphic designs, and more with incredible detail. So, read on and master Procreate with these 15 free Procreate tutorials for Illustrations, Paintings & Drawings, and more. Perfect for beginners or professionals!

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Just Creative

JULY 5, 2020

While there are many illustration apps available for the iPad, the Procreate App stands alone as one of the most popular for professional and hobbyist illustrators. To help you navigate all of the amazing options out there, we have brought together the top 25 best Procreate brushes for illustration to help you choose.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

If you could look at the tools that a graphic designer uses daily like opening a toolbox, one of the biggest tools you’re likely to see is Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop is a Swiss Army knife that helps graphic designers the tools they need to create amazing logos, designs, and branding for their clients. Learn More. Learn More.

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