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Illustrator Charles Bailey uses a deliberately naive art style to talk about difficult subjects

Creative Boom

Somerset-based illustrator, Charles Bailey channels the likes of Quentin Blake and Spike Milligan in his naive, expressive artwork, which explores complex themes. Ever since he was young, he's had a passion for art. His charming art style is packed with playful lines and expressive characters that leap off the page and the screen.

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Artist Denzil Forrester melds the energy of '80s dub with themes of social justice

Creative Boom

Photo by Todd-White Art Photography A new show by Grenada-born British artist Denzil Forrester showcases an intoxicating series of paintings that merge past and present in a frenzy of energy. Surge' (2022) began in the dub dancehalls of Kingston, Jamaica, where the artist spent a residency in 2019, sketching in situ at the city's clubs.

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Diverse Expressions: 5 Artwork Themes to Discover at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn This May

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Dawn Beckles, “Forever The Cream” (2023), acrylic, charcoal, gold leaf, spray paint, paper on canvas Get ready for an art event unlike any other. The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art returns to ZeroSpace in Brooklyn from May 16 to 19. His digital and mixed media works reflect Black history and culture.

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Scotty Gillespie on unusual requests, ghostly ceramics and the joy of using humour in art

Creative Boom

It wasn't until a "second attempt" at finishing university in 2019 that Scotty's career began. It was so exciting for me, and the profits from the exhibition, the money I accumulated from selling at art fairs and working at my part-time job enabled me to buy my own kiln and start making ceramic pieces in my home studio."

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Best WordPress Themes For Artists 2021

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Undoubtedly, putting up a website based on the best artist WordPress themes is the most effortless and affordable way to do that. Using the extensive possibilities of WordPress Themes for Artist s you can easily build online galleries, inform your site visitors about the latest art exhibitions and installations you partake in.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

Creative Boom

A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Adam's work has appeared in several exhibitions to date, including shows at the Royal Academy (2019), Saffron Waldon (2019), Curwen Gallery (2017) and CP+B London (2016), along with several private and public commissions for clients including YouTube, Warchild UK, Heal's and Comme Des Garcons.

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Procreate announced its 2019 Art Prize Winners

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Procreate announced its 2019 Art Prize Winners. AoiroStudio Nov 25, 2019 The kind folks from Procreate have announced their 2019 art winners where they challenge artists to explore the concept of ‘Contrast’ in all its complex shades, and light, of meaning. In their words. Grand Prize. Self Saborage by Nas.

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