Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When he had time after working temp jobs, Hovey created art in M&C Saatchi in Soho's Golden Square and painted and drew on the walls of empty shops in Carnaby Street. Creating a poster for Bristol rock band Idles, addressing topics like toxic masculinity, was one of Hovey's favourite projects to work on. "It

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Creative Bloq

JULY 22, 2025

The first is to establish the overall direction I want for the painting, which will require finding references that match up with the style I have in mind. The stairs were also painted, while the contrast relationship was given an adjustment.’ I split my workflow into four main parts. ’ 11. designed by Porsche?

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Currently, she's painting in oils, carving wooden figures, knitting, and sewing. It began as a way of sharing career advice because she was receiving so many emails on the topic. So, I allowed myself to explore a little more freely," she says. For her, exploring without expectation keeps things fun.

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Spoon Graphics

DECEMBER 18, 2024

2024 is coming to an end, so lets take a look back at my tutorial videos from the past year and see which topics proved to be the most popular. Once again my Neon Light Effect Photoshop Tutorial from back in 2021 continues to dominate my YouTube Analytics as my best performing video, now with 2.8 million total views.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

You may like Perfect your panels and pacing with these comic art tips from an expert Discover Greg Manchesss art tips for more dynamic paintings 20 pro sketching tips to help you elevate your skills If you need new tools, see our guides to the best drawing tablets and the best digital art software.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 25, 2025

In the past, painters used paints and canvas, but today we use an iPad and Procreate. TOPICS Illustration Art procreate iPad Apple Daniel Włodarski Social Links Navigation Illustrator Daniel is an illustrator. Times have changed, and we have galleries in our pocket, so it’s worth taking care of how you present your work.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The variety within a portfolio shouldn't be stylistic; it needs to come from the application of a style to different topics, concepts and contexts. At the same time, we are also looking for artists who can work in real spaces with traditional techniques, such as mural paintings and installations, such as Michela Picchi and Marco Oggian.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 7, 2025

It was equally crucial to ensure that the brand didn't come across as too polished or sterile, reflecting both a comedic edge and expert storytelling to be able to carry serious historical topics.

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We And The Color

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Well, that’s like trying to paint a masterpiece with a dull brush or sculpting with clay that keeps crumbling. Think of it like a paint palette. Feel free to browse WE AND THE COLOR to find other inspiring topics. The wrong monitor? Let’s get real: Color Accuracy: The Holy Grail You know the drill.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 18, 2025

Sign in here TOPICS Logo Rebrand Graphic Design Daniel John Design Editor Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. Sign in here *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Join now for unlimited access Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 Join now Already have an account ? Visit our corporate site.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 23, 2025

Featuring various kebab staples such as onions, peppers and prawns, each 3D component was meticulously painted onto polystyrene foam across a five-day process. Sign in here TOPICS Graphic Design Art Natalie Fear Staff Writer Natalie Fear is Creative Bloqs staff writer.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 19, 2025

Vincent van Gogh was known for painting over old canvases, and Jean-Michel Basquiat skipped the canvas altogether, choosing to paint on doors, windows, refrigerator parts, and discarded wood he found on the street. Krita is a free, open-source digital painting software great for concept art, illustration, and animation.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 21, 2025

Sign in here TOPICS procreate Art Apple iPad iPad Pro Painting Eliza Ivanova Social Links Navigation Illustrator and animator Eliza is a Bulgarian fine artist, illustrator, and animator based in San Francisco. Keep in mind, if your digital blending appears too smooth, it can overpower any nearby textures and stick out as a mistake.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 20, 2025

t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Art Illustration Noiry Noiry has been a comic artist and colourist for more than a decade. r:null},9993:(e,t,n)=>{"use strict";function r(e,t){return r=Object.setPrototypeOf?Object.setPrototypeOf.bind():function(e,t){return __proto__=t,e},r(e,t)}n.d(t,{A:()=>r})}}]);

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 14, 2025

First try turned out perfectly, and the photo of my daughter I printed on canvas looks very close to impasto paint. TOPICS 3D Rob Redman Social Links Navigation Editor, ImagineFX Rob Redman is the editor of ImagineFX magazines and former editor of 3D World magazine. This did take a while as it builds up layer by layer.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 18, 2025

TOPICS Art Georgia Coggan Social Links Navigation Editor Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the sites Editor since 2023. million views on TikTok – and took two years to create Inspiration By Georgia Coggan published 19 July 2025 Watch how the artist creates the portrait. Visit our corporate site.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 22, 2025

TOPICS Graphic Design Rosie Hilder Social Links Navigation Deputy editor Rosie Hilder is Creative Bloqs Deputy Editor. Since then, shes worked as Operations Editor on magazines including Computer Arts, 3D World and Paint & Draw and Mac|Life. __proto__=t,e},r(e,t)}n.d(t,{A:()=>r})}}]);

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 27, 2024

What are the hot-button topics in design? A fun and quirky font suits a children's brand, while a more serious font paints a trustworthy picture for legal firms. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices Now, let's get into a more important topic than ever: sustainability and eco-friendly practices.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 23, 2025

Megan and Rachel, who both find eye contact challenging, also added a painting station as an option for those who want meaningful conversation without the pressure of eye contact. There were no flashing lights, no DJS and a carefully curated soundscape to help neurodivergent people flourish from a creative perspective.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 15, 2025

In my traditional paintings, I love when the history of a piece shows through – small missteps, corrections and built-up layers add a sense of energy and story to the final image. I paint tightly toward the end of a piece, but early marks and rough edges help keep the finished painting alive and dynamic.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 18, 2025

But even though 1 in 2 young adults have sent an intimate image, the topic remains a massive taboo. Sign in here TOPICS Graphic Design Rosie Hilder Social Links Navigation Deputy editor Rosie Hilder is Creative Bloqs Deputy Editor. Image-based abuse is a serious problem that affects millions of people in the UK alone.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 16, 2025

Gone are the days when you could get away with a few painted backdrops and call it a day. Sign in here TOPICS Colour Tom May Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Tom May is an award-winning journalist and author specialising in design, photography and technology. Visit our corporate site.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 8, 2025

t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Art Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99

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Creative Bloq

JULY 12, 2025

We rarely end up using the light tables since most of our work is done digitally using our iPad Pros and Clip Studio Paint. t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Art Illustration Tanya Combrinck Freelance writer Tanya is a writer covering art, design, and visual effects.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 27, 2025

Living in London is a constant source of inspiration – its stunning architecture and rich history offer endless material for painting. But for this workshop on how to paint an urban scene, I’ve chosen to focus on something more universal: a familiar, everyday urban scene that could be found in almost any modern city.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 16, 2025

And sometimes those are there just to paint broad brushstrokes of the world of which were operating in because our brands and our categories are more often not very, very small things in peoples lives. TOPICS Graphic Design Rosie Hilder Social Links Navigation Deputy editor Rosie Hilder is Creative Bloqs Deputy Editor.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 16, 2025

t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Animation procreate Joe Foley Social Links Navigation Freelance journalist and editor Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. r:null},9993:(e,t,n)=>{"use strict";function r(e,t){return r=Object.setPrototypeOf?Object.setPrototypeOf.bind():function(e,t){return

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 30, 2025

t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Graphic Design Simon Ward Social Links Navigation Simon is a writer specialising in sustainability, design, and technology. r:null},9993:(e,t,n)=>{"use strict";function r(e,t){return r=Object.setPrototypeOf?Object.setPrototypeOf.bind():function(e,t){return

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Creative Bloq

JULY 1, 2025

During this painting, I’ll use two cans of water. Preparing your paint and paper (Image: © Chuma Hill) Time to get your colours ready on a palette and make the necessary pre-mixes to speed up the working process. Next, gently tap or flick the brush with a finger to create small drops of paint over your artwork.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 14, 2025

You may like How to paint realistic digital art scenes with speed on iPad and in Photoshop How I use an iPad to paint from life in a museum How to recreate the look of oil painting in a digital art portrait, using your iPad or tablet If you need the tools, see our pick of the best drawing tablets and the best digital art software.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 26, 2025

Read our Procreate tutorials to learn how to paint your creatures.) ” Dominik Mayer painted one single image that tells the whole story, for Death at Sunset. ” Andrew reflects on this shift: “I know my work is a bit of a departure, but it’s also part of the legacy. Now it’s standard.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 19, 2025

t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Graphic Design Art Illustration Instagram Natalie Fear Staff Writer Natalie Fear is Creative Bloqs staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. __proto__=t,e},r(e,t)}n.d(t,{A:()=>r})}}]);

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Creative Bloq

JULY 21, 2025

Sign in here TOPICS Logo Graphic Design Natalie Fear Staff Writer Natalie Fear is Creative Bloqs staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Visit our corporate site.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 6, 2025

View Trending Enter Brand Impact Awards Optical illusions Amazon Prime Day Indie games Recommended reading Digital Art Plein air painting goes digital: how artists are using portable tech to paint in the great outdoors Digital Art What is impasto and how can you do it in digital art? What is digital art? What is digital art?

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 10, 2025

This viral 3D drawing app just won an Apple Design Award 24 Procreate tutorials to improve your digital art and design The two planned upgrades that are getting most attention are the promise of a lasso tool for selections and transformations in Draw & Paint and Flipbook (I know, why wasnt this in the original release?)

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Creative Bloq

JULY 1, 2025

t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Graphic Design Illustration Rosie Hilder Social Links Navigation Deputy editor Rosie Hilder is Creative Bloqs Deputy Editor. Since then, shes worked as Operations Editor on magazines including Computer Arts, 3D World and Paint & Draw and Mac|Life.

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Creative Bloq

JUNE 27, 2025

t,{A:()=>r})}}]); //# sourceMappingURL=bundle-kiosq-node-modules.js.map TOPICS Unreal Engine Ian Dean Social Links Navigation Editor, Digital Arts & 3D Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. Object.setPrototypeOf.bind():function(e,t){return e.__proto__=t,e},r(e,t)}n.d(t,{A:()=>r})}}]);

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