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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

The tactility of analogue techniques has become somewhat nostalgic; print papers and magazines are becoming fewer and fewer, and most of our marketing comes through a relentless stream of emails. It seems that everywhere we look, there is news on advances in technology and the rise of digital techniques, even in the art and design world.

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Dror Cohen's paintings use simple forms and bold colours to create a poetic sense of space

Creative Boom

For the entire three hours, I would just look through books of paintings and photo magazines. As a student, I experimented with many techniques - aquarelle, pencils, oil and gouache, ink, printmaking, etc. "I Then I moved to New York and interned at a printmaking workshop and later at a small and friendly book publisher.

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Ian Morris on what it takes to be a successful children's book illustrator

Creative Boom

However, I am also interested in printmaking methods, screenprinting, mono printing, etching, and true grain. His first paid illustration job was with BBC History Magazine, where he worked with art director Suzanne Frank on an article about cross-dressers from the English Civil War.

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Bauhaus Typography at 100

Creative Review

These elements were used throughout the Bauhaus’ printed output, such as teaching materials and promotional ephemera like posters and pamphlets, as well as the school’s self-published magazines and books.

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How to Create a Graphic Design Print Portfolio (with Examples)

Just Creative

If you’re also a writer, photographer, or printmaker, then include it. A lighter stock may create a magazine feel, whereas you’ll need a heavier stock if you’re adding a die-cut to your piece. When selecting work for your portfolio: Think about how to organize or categorize it so it tells a story. Demonstrate your versatility.

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How Cranbrook’s Design Program Redefined How We Make and Talk About Graphic Design

Eye on Design

From the beginning, there was an emphasis on printmaking and book binding because of Gough’s work in newspapers,” Blauvelt told me. “We David Carson visited to see what the students were doing and even used some of their work in the first issue of Ray Gun magazine, the publication on which he made his name.

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Famous Pop Art Artists’ Everlasting Influence on Graphic Design

Creative Market

Since its creation, it’s been showcased in a multitude of books, magazines, and exhibitions about American history. This multi-faceted pop art artist specialized in sculpting, painting, photography, papermaking, printmaking, and performance art. James Rosenquist. Robert Rauschenberg. A toy gun. A cherry pie and a cherry.