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Patrick Nelson's breathtaking collages bring a graphic design sensibility to the world of art

Creative Boom

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. That said, I believe they read more as an illustration or painting than they do a collage.

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Alex Foxley's '90s-inspired illustrations are here to fill your world with positivity

Creative Boom

Barcelona-based designer and illustrator Alex Foxley creates work infused with the radical spirit of the 1990s. However, during his second year, he decided to switch focus and dedicate himself to design and illustration. Before I knew it, I incorporated illustrations into my photography work.

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Clever forms meet function in the graphic design work of Sumangla Bishnoi

Creative Boom

For Sumangla Bishnoi , one particular moment in her past made her realise that graphic design was for her. She still had the itch to learn more, though, and decided to pursue an MA in Design, much to her parents' insecurities; her mother is a mathematics professor and her father a financial manager. Sumangla Bishnoi.

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Illustrator Montse Galbany uses kind shapes and vibrant colours to tell her stories

Creative Boom

The stunning artwork of Granollers-based illustrator Montse Galbany is impossible to miss. Thanks to her clever use of bold colours and stylish design - which harnesses the power of "kind shapes" - she has created a distinctive, vibrant world that appears to leap off the screen.

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Illustrator Elenia Beretta celebrates a culinary classic with new picture book, We Love Pizza

Creative Boom

Then check out this beautiful picture book from Elenia Beretta , an Italian illustrator based in Berlin. My favourite illustrators are Quentin Blake, Maurice Sendak, Alice and Martin Provensen, and Tomi Ungerer," she says. Illustration hasn't always been her main focus. "I Elenia Beretta.

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9 Reasons To Choose Graphic Design As A Career

Just Creative

Graphic design is an incredible career choice for those with a creative vision for their future. With in-demand graphic design skills, you can choose to find steady work in a multinational organization, work with local businesses on ad campaigns, or you could freelance, picking your own clients and working to your own schedule.

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Douglas Lopes Illustrations

We And The Color

Graphic paintings and bold colors by Brazilian illustrator Douglas Lopes. Douglas Lopes is a black Brazilian illustrator with a background in graphic design and advertising. He started illustrating professionally in 2017. Below you can see a small selection of illustrations created by Douglas Lopes.