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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

In our recent Creative Boom survey, we gathered votes from hundreds of illustrators, art directors and industry insiders to spotlight the artists making waves in this challenging climate. His instantly recognisable signature style and observational take on modern life have made him one of the most sought-after artists in the world.

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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

Tunnel IV, 2024 © Dafi Kühne Tipoteca 1–25, 2020 © Dafi Kühne After completing a bachelor's degree in Visual Communication at Zurich University of the Arts in 2009, Kühne opened his own poster design and letterpress printing studio, "Babyinktwice", in the Swiss Alps. Turboblock Nr.

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Humberto Cruz on defining artistic success and building a personal brand

Creative Boom

Illustrator, digital designer and creative artist Humberto Cruz has been making waves on Instagram thanks to his unique pop culture-inspired style. Yet even for artists like Humberto, the road to success can be long and complicated, especially when you pause to consider what success as an artist looks like. Why Everpress?

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Julie Lai's 'chrysalis' illustrations celebrate the artist's personal healing journey

Creative Boom

After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. I believe it was a result of the trauma and stress from what happened in 2019 and 2020.

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

Creative Boom

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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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

From digital painting to cut-paper stop-motion animation, this award-winning Chinese artist is passionate about creating visual narratives with energy, positivity, and a sense of life. In 2020, she was a fashion buyer working in a busy industry where there just wasn't time to explore other creative avenues.

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The Best Huion Tablets for Designers & Artists in 2020

Just Creative

When you’re a graphic designer or artist, choosing the right tablet for your artwork is important because the wrong tablet can hold your work back and keep you from getting those desired clients. . Here are the Best Huion Tablets for Graphic Designers & Artists in 2020! The Best Huion Tablets for Graphic Designers in 2020.

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