Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

If you want to get inspired, discover new ideas and network with others, we've rounded up the best conferences and events throughout 2023. To help you out, we've listed the very best events that are taking place physically in 2023. But where do you start? And while you're at it, why not combine a creative event with a break, too?

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Whether youre creating intricate vector illustrations, vibrant digital art, or professional designs, having the right tools in your creative arsenal makes all the difference. This curated collection of best Illustrator brushes is perfect for elevating your vector art. Rough Craft Brushes is an art brush set for Adobe Illustrator users.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. What began as a university project was taken on by Transport for London, which used the piece to help celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Underground in 2023.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 6, 2023

David Hockney at Lightroom © Justin Sutcliff 2023 What better way to launch a new cultural destination onto the London art scene than host a unique and immersive exhibition that brings some of David Hockney's most celebrated paintings to life? We look closer at the artist's much-anticipated new show at London's latest venue, Lightroom.

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Graphic Design Junction

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Script fonts Suitable for Logo, badges , greeting cards, quotes, posters, branding, name card, stationary, design title, art quote, typography, art, modern envelope lettering or book design , happening style like hand-drawn design or watercolor design theme , or any purpose to make our art/design project look pretty and trendy.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 25, 2023

January 2023 by York Wallcovering and Madcap Cottage DOWNLOAD February 2023 by artist (and Design Milk founder!)

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Design Milk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The call for submissions is open for the 2023-2024 A’ Design Award & Competition – want to enter? Check out some of the 2022-2023 award winners below for some confidence and creative inspiration. Projects that focus on innovation, technology, design, and creativity are being accepted for consideration until February 28, 2024.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

And now we're back for 2023 with another bumper crop of amazing gift ideas from independent artists and shops. It's a lively hub of creativity that's been supplying the people of Manchester and the rest of the world with art supplies since 1886. For more of the latter, check out our guide to the UK's top independent shops.)

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Envato Elements, a premier platform for creative assets, offers a vast array of Procreate and Illustrator brushes that can take your digital art to the next level. As we step into 2024, let’s explore the 25 best Procreate brushes of 2023 available on Envato Elements, providing a curated collection that caters to diverse artistic needs.

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Creative Boom

JULY 3, 2023

Yayoi Kusama and Dots Obsession, 1996-2011 Installation view_ The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro and David Zwirner. Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios. © YAYOI KUSAMA.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The brand commissioned art consulting firm IndieWalls and two talented local textile artisans – William Storms and Brit Kleinman – to create larger-than-life art installations that became focal pieces within the refreshed space. And the most popular art post of 2023 is… 1.

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Creative Boom

MAY 29, 2023

LeSter LeSter is a fine jewellery brand that combines the stories of art with traditional goldsmithing techniques to "remind women of their individuality and inner rebel". At the time, I thought you could substitute one world with another, turn you back on the art world and substitute it with the jewellery world.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 6, 2023

Moving to the high desert in 2015 brought me back to art after a long hiatus," she recalls. The wide open spaces, the expanse of the sky, the sunrises and sunsets — it felt like there was space in my life to explore art again." For Melissa, making art is about happiness. "I

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Entries are now open for the 2023 Pentawards – we explain why you should enter, how to do so, and share some amazing work from past Pentawards winners. So why not enter the 2023 Pentawards ? So 2023 is the perfect time to enter your work. Deadline for entries is 24 March 2023, so don't delay.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 8, 2023

Generative artist Matt DesLauriers weaves together art, programming and technology to build playful, creative projects for public installations, print media, and the web. His interactive installations have been displayed in special events at the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Photography by Andrew Benge Taking place in Leeds and Harrogate, Thought Bubble is the UK's biggest celebration of comic art and culture. One of the funnier things about the current Writers Guild of America strike has been seeing people lose their minds over the fact there may be no movie or TV promotions at LA Comic Con 2023.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 5, 2023

That said, you won't have to go far to experience the unique culture of Hong Kong because the conference itself takes place within the Hong Kong Palace Museum, one of Asia's major landmarks, from Wednesday 14 June to Friday 16 June 2023. Learn more about KODW 2023 at the event website. All that would be reason enough to attend.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Creative studio and multidisciplinary arts collective We Are Willow has worked with global art producer Wild in Art to create Six Places In A Different Light, a striking art trail located in Greater Manchester that aims to promote mental health and well-being.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 30, 2023

Art galleries are fantastic places to get creative inspiration, and most of us probably don't take advantage of them enough. But here at Creative Boom, we also love the idea of occasionally taking art out of the gallery and exhibiting it in a different kind of environment altogether. Check out what they created this year.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 15, 2023

Pop Art Portraits are a form of art that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, which used popular culture as its inspiration. Pop Art Portraits often depicted famous people, everyday objects, or images from mass media, such as advertisements, comic books, and magazines. And Samy Halim is one of them.

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Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In this article, we will explore the cream of the crop—the best free mockups of 2023 that can breathe life into your projects and streamline your workflow. List of Best Free Mockups Of 2023: 1. Cosmetics Jar Mockup Best Free Mockups Of 2023 In the dynamic realm of design, visual representation is paramount. T-shirt Mockup 2.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Art on a Postcard returns Bidders can expect high-calibre, limited-edition postcard-sized artworks from eight guest female curators. An art auction from emerging and established female artists will raise funds for the Hepatitis C Trust as part of International Women's Day next month.

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Creative Boom

MAY 4, 2023

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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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

To help you out, we've spotted several fantastic books that can help supercharge your creative business in 2023. Start Stay or Leave: The Art of Decision Making by Trey Gowdy We make decisions every time, and often they're life-defining. Thiel also offers insights into the challenges of scaling a startup.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It's been just over a month now since we first announced Pantone's Color of the Year for 2023 as 18-1750 Viva Magenta. And now, an experiential art exhibit celebrating this evocative hue is coming to New York. Integrating Hyperreal Sound technology, it offers visitors and artists alike a unique, technologically advanced art platform.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In 2023, Jamie Hewlett recreated a 1996 image of Tank Girl for his Warriors series, based on a pre-digital image that was sent to the printers and never came back. In recent years, his output has spanned illustration, music, animation, and contemporary art. She's been a part of my life ever since."

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Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2023

Mt Fuji Winter Morning, 2023 © Ryoko Kaneta. There's something uniquely evocative about Japanese art that strikes right at the soul, and here's a great example. Ryoko was born in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1991 and graduated from Yokohama University of Art and Design in 2014. Bonfire, 2023 © Ryoko Kaneta.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 30, 2023

All holidays can be overwhelming so the Design Milk team has brought their gift ideas together in hopes of making your 2023 holiday shopping a bit easier this year. Whichever you are, you probably could use some fresh gift ideas for all the names on your shopping list. Stay tuned and keep your eyes on these pages for daily gift inspiration!

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Photo: Tiffany Harrison, courtesy Schwarzwalder Gallery Untitled by Michal Budny In a showcase titled ‘Just Shut Your Eyes Tight, from the ABCs of everyday humanism,’ these neon-hued sculptures are inspired by the mundanity of how we typically experience nature, yet with a contemporary and artful twist. Photo: Courtesy P.P.OW

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Creative Bloq

MAY 27, 2023

Turn words into images with the best AI art generators for illustration, design and more.

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Design Milk

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Modi Modu Wall Decal + Magnets $120 + $60 Made for magnets and dry erase pens, this wall decal is a modern day version of an art easel. The books ship on November 20th, 2023 – just in time for the holidays! Follow along so you don’t miss any of our 2023 Gift Guides this year! Thanks for supporting Design Milk!

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In this article, we'll explore the art of distinction as a freelance illustrator, delving into six crucial strategies that can elevate your career to new heights and getting input from freelance illustrators who've managed to use them effectively. Then, one place to start is to study a wide range of historical and contemporary art styles.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Maraya, AlUla © Creative Boom 2023 A country four times the size of France, made up almost entirely of desert, Saudi Arabia is reimagining itself as a post-oil tourist destination. Amid this backdrop of transformation, Arts AlUla has been formed to commission site-specific artworks from international and Saudi artists.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2023

We chat with some of the speakers of Future State 2023 , which is taking place in Auckland next month, to gather their views. From AI art generators like DALLE to Chat GPT, which Microsoft has spent hundreds of millions incorporating into Bing search and Office software, AI seems to be taking over everywhere. Join the debate!

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Creative Boom

APRIL 3, 2023

Dubbed 'one of the most progressive figures in fine art photography', Garry Fabian Miller's work is currently on show at the Arnolfini Gallery in Bristol.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2022

Created by nonprofit arts organisation Art At A Time Like This in collaboration with SaveArtSpace , 8X5 is a billboard exhibition which aims to provoke a dialogue about America's criminal justice system. It's all part of Art at a Time Like This's belief that artists and the power of visual images can inspire a rethinking.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 9, 2023

To Err is Human, 2023 © Samson Bakare. Rather than portraying his subjects as victims, his artworks feature vibrant scenes of black characters enjoying moments of privilege and leisure, challenging the traditional narratives of Western art and the dark side of Western history. Cassandra in Wonderland, 2023 © Samson Bakare.

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