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Joelle McKenna brings the creative struggle to life in comic store installation

Creative Boom

But how many of us have actually used that struggle in our art? A 2012 graduate from Boston University's College of Fine Art, she's also the creative director of Brooklyn Magazine print publication. Recently, she was invited to craft a display for Desert Island Comics in Brooklyn's hip area of Williamsburg.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Luke Brookes on the death of Instagram and what has helped him to become a successful illustrator

Creative Boom

It's the art of telling stories that drives Luke Brookes , an award-winning illustrator based in Staffordshire whose vivid, graphic brushstrokes bring atmosphere and energy to everything he creates. Retirement illustration for Barron's magazine © Luke Brookes. Luke Brookes. I like to think my work is firmly rooted in the narrative.

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Lambrequim Branding: Weaving Culture and Contemporary Artistry by Carlos Bauer

We And The Color

His extraordinary design work has earned national recognition, with his projects showcased in IdeaFixa magazine and at the prestigious III Brazilian Design Biennial. Since 2012, Carlos Bauer has been the driving force behind his freelance design endeavors, collaborating with studios and end clients alike. All images © by Carlos Bauer.

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From the New York Times to Pentagram sky is the limit for multi-awarded Matt Willey

Type room

Matt Willey , New York Times Magazine , New York Times , Pentagram , graphic designer , Type designer , books , Bristol , New York , Avaunt , Port , magazine , newspaper , The Independent. After the company's closure in 2012 Willey relocated to New York for more adventures in type and design. “In

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Meet the Jury of the 2023 AZ Awards!

Azure Magazine

She has been quoted in the New York Times regarding her efforts, and Forbes magazine described her as “the powerhouse woman…actively changing history with a simple mission: women and designers of colour must claim and be credited for their contributions to the built environment.” JERRY VAN EYCK !melk’s

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Emily Oberman Shaped the Look of Pop Culture as We Know It

Eye on Design

And as luck would have it, it was art that the young Oberman took to over woodwind and string — a path that would lead to a lifetime of collaborations with iconic bands, brands, television shows, films, and, of course, partner status at the world’s most well-known design firm. “I It was a vital lesson.