Creative Boom

JANUARY 22, 2024

Start an art journal to unleash your creativity and reflect on your journey. As the new year unfolds, it's a wonderful time to embark on a journey of self-expression and discovery through art journaling. what is an art journal exactly? In short, an art journal can be whatever you want it to be! Why journal?

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Creative Boom

JUNE 27, 2022

Patrick Nelson uses paper like a paintbrush to create incredible collage art. He explains how he transitioned from graphic designer to full-time artist and what inspires his work today. Coming from a graphic design background, Patrick Nelson has been a full-time collage artist now for a number of years. © Patrick Nelson.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 26, 2022

As well as describing her artistic style as colourful, Hannah says that her illustrations sit "somewhere between semi-realistic, and not." Lately, I’ve been adding a bit of oil pastel and crayon into a few of my colour pencil drawings to add more texture to them.". There's more to Hannah's inspiration than illustrators, though.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 6, 2023

Visual artist and illustrator Melissa Lakey found the High Desert of California the perfect environment and inspiration for her work, which is about to go on show in the town of Joshua Tree. Moving to the high desert in 2015 brought me back to art after a long hiatus," she recalls. For Melissa, making art is about happiness. "I

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Just Creative

JUNE 13, 2023

When we were all in grade school, every one of us loved arts & craft days, building things with paper, paint, and other crafts. Recapturing the magic that you felt, we thought we’d mosey on down memory lane and present our list of the 25 Best PAPER Art & Craft Resources for Designers. The subscription costs $16.50

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Creative Boom

MARCH 1, 2023

© Julia Shore It's hard to find a moment of stillness, but California-based artist Julia Shore uses moss-inspired embroidery to bring nature indoors and mediate. My mission as an artist is to bring peace and calm into your everyday life," she says. Through my art, I hope to inspire a deeper connection with nature and yourself."

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

© Bernie Kaminski Most of us delved into the world of Papier-mâché as kids and never looked back, but for US artist Berne Kaminski , it's a creative pursuit that stuck. His curiosity and love of the form will undoubtedly inspire more evolutions – watch this space! It's difficult to be precise with Papier-mâché.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. Today, she works as a freelance illustrator, drawing inspiration from urban and natural landscapes and adding emotion to every piece.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2022

Finished as a two-colour Risograph art book, plus a solo exhibition featuring seven screen-printed images, Grant sought to zoom out from a refined concept and explore a "common tone" throughout his work. I would say that music is one of my greatest sources of inspiration," he tells us. © Grant Gasser. Did one die for a greater purpose?

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 12, 2024

Embark on a journey of futuristic creativity and inspiration with our avant-garde handcrafted and digital hand lettering typography quotes, pulsating with positive energy. Within this immersive showcase, we present a curated selection of over thirty-five awe-inspiring lettering quotes and illustrated typographic marvels.

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Creative Boom

MAY 11, 2023

Originally from China, Changyu moved overseas to study an MFA in illustration at the Savannah College of Art. Most of Changyu's inspiration comes from the written word instead of other artists; poetry, particularly, gets her creative juices flowing. This doesn't mean that art doesn't influence her style, though.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Brighton-based paper artist Lisa Lloyd pushes her work in new directions with Flux, a fish-themed sculpture created with the help and craftsmanship of printers at Barnard and Westwood. Three-dimensional paper artist Lisa Lloyd takes inspiration from the natural world when creating her beautiful paper sculptures.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2024

Representing the adult nonfiction, adult fiction, and children's categories, respectively, these three books boast a diverse range of topics for artists to explore. Richard Bravery, Penguin's general art director, said: "The standard of this year's submissions was incredibly high and has raised the creative bar once again.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 16, 2023

The 22nd edition of the International Festival of Creativity, Art and Digital Design of Barcelona takes place later this month at the Disseny Hub in Barcelona. The Barcelona-based creative agency behind the festival's look and feel used the area's brutalist architecture as the core inspiration.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2023

We caught up with her to learn more about her work and discover how her pet rabbit Judy inspired her favourite project. Yet despite how unsettling some of her art may sound, creativity has always been a therapeutic pursuit for Flora. Originally from Wuhan, Flora moved to New York four years ago to chase her artistic ambitions.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Named The Brownies' Book, the publication was filled with empowering stories of black role models and inspirational art, stories, letters and activities. In their new edition, century-old content is featured alongside contemporary art and writing to continue the noble goal of inspiring and empowering black families.

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Creative Boom

MAY 29, 2022

"A lot of my work is inspired by my own life, childhood memories and experiences," says Anya Paintsil , an artist who grew up in a town located in North Wales. She grew up speaking Welsh and always had a "weird little art practice" going on the side, even though she wasn't much a fan of school or art, for that matter.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

© Alicja Kozłowska Polish artist Alicja Kozłowska goes to great lengths to create marvellously mundane objects to highlight mass consumption and overproduction. Some people may underestimate the power of embroidery, yet textile artist Alicja Kozłowska is here to prove that quite literally anything is possible with a needle and some material.

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We And The Color

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Join us in an extraordinary watercolor masterclass with the renowned artist David Poxon, where you’ll unlock the secrets of watercolor texture and elevate your artistic skills to new heights. Mastering the Art of Pure Watercolor Painting Immerse yourself in the captivating world of pure watercolor painting.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 28, 2024

Unexplored Fields is a collective of 3D artists who decided to do both! Based in Lyon, France, they're at the forefront of combining art, fashion and CGI, crafting digital fashion campaigns that seamlessly blur the lines between reality and the virtual realm. Co-founder Virgile Biosa shares the inside details.

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SpeckyBoy

MAY 14, 2024

They are useful for adding a vintage or comic book appearance to digital artwork, making them a popular choice for artists looking to add depth and texture to their work. They are popular in comic book art, poster designs, and retro-style graphics. You will also get four high-resolution vintage paper textures.

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 4, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have evolved into a powerful and dynamic form of artistic expression, pushing the boundaries of creativity and imagination. In the year 2024, we find ourselves amidst a thriving era of digital artwork, witnessing the awe-inspiring creations of professional artists and illustrator designers.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2023

The arts and sciences can often seem like unrelated fields. Having previously studied medicine and design in her home country before becoming a biomedical innovation program fellow at Stanford, she says her background in healthcare motivates her art. Who are your biggest artistic inspirations, and why?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In Homebird , we're introduced to a young artist called Nina, who moves to a new city. It's a style of art that feels appropriate, given that Homebird's story was born from nostalgia and a "longing for a real place in the Eastern Poland countryside" where Ewa's father comes from and where a part of her family still lives. "It

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 15, 2024

Halftone art, with its distinctive dotted patterns, has been a timeless favorite among graphic designers and artists alike. It adds depth, texture, and a vintage charm to designs, making them stand out with character and style. Halftone Textures 14. Light Print Texture Illustrator Brushes 20.

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Colossal

APRIL 15, 2024

Photograph by Lorenzo Demaria (2022), limited edition of 30 Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of artistry and creativity at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art, returning to Dallas for its 7th edition from May 9 to 12. Who knows, maybe you’ll get your first tattoo by Poetic Pokes’ Lis Pico? Her works, acclaimed in U.S.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 21, 2023

A new exhibition focused on the transformative role of place showcases the breathtaking work of this artist couple and their unusual painting technique. Palette knives were originally designed for mixing paints, but some artists use them for painting as well, and the results can be spectacularly eye-catching.

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Creative Boom

MAY 9, 2023

Los Angeles-based artist Jaenam Yoo blends the natural and the artificial to create otherworldly illustrations of inflated flowers and plump, floral humanoids. This sounds like a dream setup, and it's a work/ life balance partly inspired by his creative family and friends.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

After graduating from the China Academy of Art a few years later, Ninki moved to Japan to commence work as a freelance illustrator. Ninki also chose this artistic pseudonym as it means "welcome" in Japanese, a symbolic marker to the start of what would then become a blossoming career in illustration.

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Just Creative

MARCH 2, 2021

With a history that stretches back 73,000 years, line art is one of the oldest forms of art known to mankind. Some of the world’s best artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, and Albrecht Durer have created some of the world’s finest art by simply wielding lines with a combination of purpose and expertise.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Brooklyn-based CG artist and creative director Haruko Hayakawa specialises in creating stunning, bizarre visuals which tackle consumer culture, brands and nostalgia. For as long as she can remember, Haruko Hayakawa has always been drawn to art and the act of creation, whether that was drawings, sewing or exploring digital art.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

But she has found some comfort through her art: "It's hard to focus on usual work when your friends and family are in danger, and your homeland is being destroyed," she says. "At Humans and nature inspire her work. "It I'm very grateful to artists and illustrators who express solidarity and support for Ukraine with their art.".

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Colossal

MARCH 11, 2024

13” (2024), oil on canvas Get your art fix at Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair, returning to Los Angeles from April 4 to 7. This edition promises an eclectic lineup of more than 140 independent, game-changing artists taking over the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica. Cortney Herron, “Position No.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

Textural, colourful and a little childish; there's much to learn about the method behind the Rhode Island-based artist's magical creations. Scott Alario knew from an early age that he wanted to be surrounded by artists, "working, thinking, dreaming, arguing, all of it," he says. Marguerite & Luna Moth, 2022 © Scott Alario.

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Graphic Design Junction

JUNE 10, 2023

The Procreate brushes are an essential tool for digital artists, offering endless creative possibilities. Procreate, a popular digital art application, provides artists with a diverse range of brushes that can transform their artwork into stunning masterpieces. You may be interested in the following related articles as well.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. Based in Philadelphia, James Olstein is an illustrator, author and teacher specialising in creating digital art that retains an analogue look and feel.

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Creative Market

JANUARY 25, 2022

In a time where rebrands are starting to embrace safe and oversimplified styles, consider making your creative brand pop by getting inspiration from the pop art movement! But what exactly is pop art? Origins of Pop Art as a Movement. How Did Pop Art Start? The Pop Art Style Defined.

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