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

Creative Boom

"I'm sure there are plenty of brilliant artists that I've yet to discover, and I'm fortunate to have become friends with lots of great artists thanks to social media, so I have that to thank it for at least!" He attributes this to his experience with painting in traditional media and his Fine Art qualification.

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Accumulate launches first event to connect homeless people with creative industries

Creative Boom

This assistance includes presentation and interview skills workshops, as well as insight into how to use social media to build a creative profile. Titled Creative Futures , the two-day event will take place on 20 and 27 July 2022 in Shoreditch and is made possible by Adobe.

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Common problems creatives are facing this autumn, and how to solve them

Creative Boom

Self-proclaimed 'Queen of Sequins' Kate G. Implement systems to streamline your work process, such as pre-scheduling social media posts or setting up email automation for customer inquiries. Most importantly, schedule time for self-care and relaxation to avoid burnout during this busy period.

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8 of the best new courses on business development for creatives

Creative Boom

If self-doubt or imposter syndrome is holding you back from taking the next step in your creative career, this course is designed for you. In this 45-minute course, she digs into the science behind self-sabotage and shares the framework that allowed her to overcome the fear of failure.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

In practice, a graphic designer typically works with various media, including both print and digital, to create designs that meet the needs of their clients or employers. Although some professional graphic designers are self-starters, most will have taken some sort of course. But equally, following lessons alone will only go so far.

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Annabel Wright on how self-publishing could empower women in business

Creative Boom

In a world where business books are predominantly written by men, Annabel Wright of Whitefox Publishing explores how joining the dots with independent self-publishing could provide the perfect platform for female-identifying entrepreneurs who want to share their professional voice.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

Rafael has now been self-employed for just shy of four years, and his goal is to stay independent and continue to grow his practice. Having built much of his career designing creative marketing for movies and TV series, from digital and social media campaigns to one-sheets and OOH, this has posed a big problem. "As

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