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Unleashing the creativity of ADHD: how artists are redefining the narrative

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock In a world that often misunderstands and stigmatises ADHD, a growing community of artists is challenging the status quo. Joanna Henly , an artist, founder, mentor, and speaker, has been working closely with ADHD and ASD (autism spectrum disorder) creatives for over four years.

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Sam Rodriguez's graffiti-inspired portraits depict people in their unseen entirety

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California-based illustrator, artist and letterer Sam Rodriguez specialises in creating portraits that include the "unseen aspects of individuals." Some people have always known that they wanted to be artists. I learned about artistic expression, the importance of personal style and taking risks.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. These behind-the-scenes champions of artistic talent serve as the bridge between artists and the industries that crave their creativity.

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Nature, folklore and fairytales inspire artists Emily Pettigrew and Ryan Steadman

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Landscape continues to be a major theme for many artists, exploring the idea of "home" and its impact on their creative practice. We take a closer look at two artists heavily influenced by their own surroundings deep in the Catskill Mountains. The artist's influences and early experiences include Danish artist Kay Nielsen.

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Artists use AR to 'rewild' a London shopping centre

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In a recent collaboration with Westfield shopping centre in London's Shepherd's Bush, Graphic Rewilding , an ongoing art project created by artists Baker & Borowski, have taken this idea and run with it. The artists' first-ever use of AR and their most ambitious and largest yet, it comprises numerous eight-metre-high panels.

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Qianhui Yu's surreal and inspirational illustrations shine a spotlight on social problems

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Her colourful, surreal style is impossible to resist, not least because it leads with a sense of hope and inspiration. I have always wanted to be an artist and have been drawing since I was a child, but I also know how difficult it can be, so I am very grateful that I can make a living by drawing."

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Malin Rosenqvist's textural works are inspired by her love of reading

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In the outskirts of Stockholm, a Swedish artist named Malin Rosenqvist weaves intricate tales through the medium of illustration. Otherwise, the artist draws inspiration from a variety of cultural forms, including books and music. Those lists had a lot of books on them that really affected me in different ways."

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