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Zhang Liang on developing his gross-out style, working with John M. Blundall, and why you should do your own thing

Creative Boom

And just as Zhang stayed true to illustration, he also clung to his artistic inspirations. As an adult, his enthusiasm for all things gross-out sees him collect toys of his childhood passions, a trait he says is common among artistic people. "I In 2004, Blundall established The World Through Wooden Eyes collection in Glasgow.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

Elsewhere, the mag steps inside the world of fashion via interviews with both Depop and digital artist Stephy Fung, who is expanding the possibilities of the industry in the virtual space. Why it inspires: It's always up-to-date with the latest trends and provides critical insights, making it essential reading for forward-thinking designers.

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Best Friday Five Posts of 2021

Design Milk

Born in Rome, raised in Paris, and now based in Los Angeles, artist and designer Marc Ange is inspired by the surreal. She reads a client’s latent desires for their space, bringing to life environments that they themselves didn’t yet know they wanted. F5: Stop for a Moment of Calm With Artist Zai Divecha.

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The Top 10 Best Web Designers Creating Stunning Websites

Inkbot Design

It would be best to have an artist who understands your brand and goals—someone who can translate that into beautiful, conversion-focused web design. The top designers make websites that perfectly accomplish client goals while overcoming limitations. However, achieving website greatness requires the right web designer.

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The Provocative and Prescient Work of Archie Boston Jr.

Eye on Design

His high school art teacher, Mrs. Mary Jones, encouraged his artistic skill enough for Boston to enter the Pinellas County Fair art exhibition, where he won an honorable mention for one of his paintings. “I If you’re offended by my poster, then you’re not the client that we want. I wanted to make a statement.

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How Do I Draw? The Better Question is How Do I Think [Brown Paper Stitch Dispatch]

Brown Paper Bag

But I have been sketching and waiting for approvals from my clients to move forward with embroidering their pets. I grew up without Photoshop and Illustrator and didn’t use them until my freshman year of college (2004), so thinking about using a filter over a photo wasn’t something that entered my consciousness.

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From Mad magazine to B-Movies: An Oral History of Beastie Boys’ Artwork

Eye on Design

During the ’80s and ’90s, Beastie Boys were unrivalled when it came to their visual identity, which was cool, surreal, artistic, and hilarious all at the same time. It wasn’t the work of one man exactly, but Adam Yauch, aka MCA, certainly drove that artistic vision. . To the 5 Boroughs (2004) . Beastie Boys, To The 5 Boroughs.

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