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Day Tripper: Zhongwen Hu's peaceful paintings inspired by walking meditation

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Zhongwen Hu finds her approach to painting a unique form of art therapy. This work, imbued with emotional sensitivity, can be found in art galleries, books and commercial products. And her latest instalment in her series, Day Tripper (2020-2023) , has gone right up our flagpole.

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Artist Sarah Graham on raising awareness for bipolar disorder and how art saved her life

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She considers art to have saved her life and is launching her biggest solo show next month to help others. Now in recovery from 18 years of mental health difficulties and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder eight years ago, Sarah strongly believes that if it weren't for art, she wouldn't be here today.

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

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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." I'm also a very chatty person, so I love doing real in-person art fairs. The rest, as they say, is history.

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

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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. In 2020 he was featured in the De Young Open in San Francisco, a juried community art exhibition. © Patrick Nelson. © Patrick Nelson.

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Broly Su's graphic illustrations are inspired by a love of hip-hop, basketball and anime

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Atlanta-based graphic designer and illustrator Broly Su brings both his skills together in work inspired by retro toys, hip-hop culture and graffiti. I found out I really loved creating art and continued to do so," he tells Creative Boom. This decision led to Broly moving to Atlanta in 2020, which proved to be a healthy step. "I

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Cultural festivals for the soul: 2024 events that celebrate art, design, and creativity

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Art Basel Miami Beach. We list the most exciting events around the world to help enrich your mind and fuel your inspiration. Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, 2020. Famed for its eclectic music lineup, art installations, and fashion, it's a cultural melting pot attracting celebrities and music fans alike.

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Addressing topics of identity, Grant Gasser's new Riso art project is inspired by the topic of martyrdom

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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.

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