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

Creative Boom

My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all. The piece combines her drawings and digital artwork with Chinese-inspired cut-paper animation and plenty of sounds you'll hear on any Tube journey. The London Underground logo animation set.

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Top 10 illustrators to watch: A must-see list for art enthusiasts

Creative Boom

Merjin Hos Get a burst of visual inspiration from our selection of top illustration talent drawn from global representation agency Agent Pekka. One of the great things about illustration is that there's always a ton of raw talent coming up, with new and imaginative styles by which to be inspired. Felipe Vargas 10.

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F5: Glen Baldridge Loves Gummi Bears, Printmaking + More

Design Milk

“Garbage Pail Kids cards blew my mind,” said accomplished painter, printmaker, and draftsman Glen Baldridge. Printmaking I have met some of my best friends through making prints. I studied printmaking in college and love hanging around in print shops. I grew up with video keno and poker machines in every restaurant.

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Artisan wine label designs by Fen Acey craft a narrative through collage and typography

Creative Boom

Her self-initiated project Graphia (which means "to write" in Greek) features a collection of artisan wine label designs inspired by her love for typography and printmaking. The strict use of black and white is a classic colour combination often used in printmaking," she says.

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Alan Kitching: London's Building Blocks brings letterpress mastery to Madrid

Creative Boom

A legacy built in letterpress Few designers have made the impact that Kitching has on contemporary printmaking. A new generation of printmakers While the exhibition pays homage to Kitching's legacy, it also looks to the future. As part of the show, three emerging designers present work inspired by his mentorship.

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Wenching Tang's elegant illustrations are an expression of her introverted personality

Creative Boom

Just take the illustrations of Wenching Tang, which draw inspiration from the likes of Picasso and Matisse to effortlessly depict subjects using simple lines and shapes. I also take inspiration from Toulouse-Lautrec's bold compositions in printmaking posters, plus Reńe Gruau's minimal and contemporary illustrations."

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Iconic print design conference returns after 12-year hiatus

Creative Boom

Today, it's finding a new contemporary audience of designers, printmakers and typographers who come to enjoy a regular programme of design events and workshops. Sponsored by Commercial Type , Fenner Paper and Fleet Street Quarter , the conference is described as "a conversazione celebrating innovation, inspiration, imagination and invention".

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