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Why today's visual artists need to be multi-disciplined masters

Creative Boom

Whether that was oil painting, digital illustration, animation or whatever, you'd need to buckle down, hone your focus and keep doing the same thing again and again until you become a true master. The world of visual arts is no longer confined to distinct categories. In 2024, though, that's all been flipped on its head.

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Holly Stapleton mixes gouache with digital art to create works bathed in golden hour light

Creative Boom

Completely self-taught, Holly didn't undertake any formal training or higher education in illustrator or visual arts. During this time, she explored animation and made looping motion graphics in Photoshop for fun. I started to realise that illustration was more gratifying for me than animation and less tedious.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

B&A Reps B&A Reps is a global management agency representing forward-thinking and award-winning creatives, including photographers, illustrators, animators, design studios, CGI artists, mural artists, hair and makeup artists, and stylists. They are based in New York City, with offices in London, Berlin, Shanghai and Sydney.

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Irina ?elaru closes the gap between her personality and drawings by embracing simplicity

Creative Boom

Irina, who holds an MA degree in Illustration and Book Arts from the Anglia Ruskin University of Cambridge, has honed her unmistakable style through an extensive learning process. Studying graphic arts introduced her to almost every visual art-related discipline, including graphic design, printmaking, photography, and fine art. "I

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Asia Orlando wants you to stop and take a closer look at her colourful, detailed illustrations

Creative Boom

"After completing my master's degree in fine arts and gaining experience in architecture studios, I realised my heart wasn't in it." I started from scratch, building my portfolio and engaging with the online community, and gradually, my work began attracting clients more and more," she reveals. "In

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RISD Continuing Education Announces 140+ Online Courses This Spring

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Designed for those looking to accelerate their creative lives and work, subjects range from interior design, product development, and graphic design to painting, photography, and animation. While some teens may attend RISD CE Online Teen Courses for fun and enrichment, others have academic goals. The spring term starts March 1, 2021.

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How to Know You Are Hiring the Right Graphic Designer

Inkbot Design

Motion graphics designers – specialise in creating animated graphics and visual effects for video, film, TV, web, and other types of dynamic digital media. Branding designers – help companies define and establish their brand identity and style through logo design, colour palettes, typography, messaging, visuals, and more.