Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Nature's beauty, fragility, and those rare moments when we feel at one with it are key themes for this Irish artist, who brings them to life through soft details and bold contrasts. Mark Conlan is an artist whose journey began in Dublin as an animator. Artwork entitled The Place to Be. "I In Your Head.

Illustration

Creative Boom

MARCH 24, 2025

With offices in Helsinki, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and soon Paris, Agent Pekka represents a hand-picked group of artists working across various disciplines, from 3D and animation to illustration and typography. Karlotta Freier Brooklyn-based artist Karlotta Freier creates more than images; she builds atmospheres. Jee-ook Choi 5.

Illustration

Creative Boom

JULY 2, 2025

They're all back thanks to a new animated series created by Maga, an animation studio in Italy. When rights owner Sanrio decided to create a new YouTube series featuring 12 of the Mr Men and Little Misses, Maga Animation Studio in Monza, Italy, stepped up to the task. Little Miss Sunshine. Little Miss Brave.

Animation

Creative Bloq

JULY 20, 2025

Edward Barons Social Links Navigation Edward is a concept artist who primarily works on video games. If you use your design sketch and make sure that your shapes work in 3D before moving further along the pipeline, the 3D artists will be thankful! He’s part of the team developing a variety of AAA games at Flix Interactive.

Photoshop

Creative Bloq

MAY 30, 2025

Artists Geoffrey Milligan and Konstantin Skripalsh explain how VFX and animation work in harmony.

Animation

Graphic Design Junction

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Visser Minimal Business Card Visser Minimal Business Card template Suitable for any kind of business like Corporate Business, Agency, Creative, Blog, Magazine, Retail, Photographer, Artist, Designer, Freelancers and much more. Just drop in your own images and texts, and it is ready. Easy to edit, fully adobe Photoshop format.

Templates

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Example of Retro-Futurism in Action: Synthwave and Cyberpunk Websites: Many designers are applying retro-futurism in web design by using neon color schemes, dark backgrounds, and retro-inspired animations to create immersive user experiences. This approach turns packaging into an interactive experience, enhancing customer engagement.

Graphic Design

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 9, 2025

We have plenty of art advice and Procreate tutorials that teach the how-to of drawing, but sometimes you just need to find an artist whose work inspires. You can discover more about Katsuya Terada and see his work on the artists Instagram. CB: Is making a living as an artist all you thought it would be? We chat to him below.

Artist

Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2025

It's perhaps no surprise, then, that over the last two decades, the Cardiff-based multidisciplinary artist and art director has built a strikingly diverse body of work. DOPs, animators, photographers. "I find it hard to relax, my brain's constantly on the go," he says. "So So the busier, the better."

Freelance

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

I commission illustrations because I want to use a visual in an illustrator's unique style, but I also love working with artists on the ideas side, creating something new, fresh, current and bespoke," explains Claire. If the stories of AI replacing artists give you reason to worry, remember AI only knows existing concepts.

Illustration

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Over the last two and a half decades, OFFF Barcelona has become more than just a festival; it's a creative institution, a cultural movement, and a meeting place for designers, artists, and technologists who push the boundaries of creativity. Pep Salazar. This is a gift.

Digital

Creative Bloq

JULY 27, 2025

So we asked environment concept artist Daniel Włodarski, via our sister magazine ImagineFX , to share 10 quick Procreate tips to help you easily paint immersive digital worlds. He started as a concept artist, working on several projects, including Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and moved on to illustration and matte-painting.

Art

Creative Bloq

JULY 25, 2025

You may like 10 Procreate tips every beginner artist needs to know How to colour digital art without losing your sketchs raw charm How to trace in Procreate: a simple step-by-step guide for beginners 1. There’s a grain of truth in every criticism, so take it on board and use it to continue growing as an artist.

Illustration

Creative Boom

JULY 27, 2025

These include noise reduction, image enhancement, and artistic filters that can significantly improve image quality. Waifu2x It may have a daft name (based on the Japanese pronunciation of 'wife'), but this free online tool is a great choice if you need to upscale anime-style artwork and photographs.

Layout

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Three years on from our last conversation, Taiwanese illustrator Poan Pan reflects on his evolving creative journey, the power of community, and his ever-expanding artistic practice. Burnt out and creatively frustrated, he sought an opportunity to step away from commercial pressures and rediscover his artistic passion.

Illustration

Creative Boom

AUGUST 3, 2025

Matthew Gallagher, designer and artist at Designomatt , offers similar advice. As she explains: "If your folio only shows plants and animals, a sports client probably won't trust that you can deliver for their brand without seeing sports-related imagery in your folio." How did you approach it?

Portfolio

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 3, 2025

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99

Photoshop

Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2025

Each poster communicates the artist's name and other relevant information through a typographical "improvisation". Kind Studio Kind Studio is an independent creative agency based in London that specialises in branding and digital design, as well as offering services in animation, creative and art direction, and print design.

Inspiration

Creative Bloq

JULY 22, 2025

Vwei Social Links Navigation Based in Chengdu, China, Vwei is as a games artist whose work has featured in Magic: The Gathering, Honor of Kings and Total War: Warhammer. Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Here’s how it works.

Art

Creative Boom

JUNE 16, 2025

From Sesame Street to stop-motion for fintech, Made By Practice has carved out a craft-led niche in film and animation. We're a craft-driven film and animation studio," says co-founder Mike Slane. "We We really think of ourselves as artist experimenters," Adrian adds. "We We love discovering new techniques.

Animation

Creative Bloq

JULY 18, 2025

Greyscale looks good with a program’s more artistic setting, encouraging looser brushstrokes. TOPICS Animation Photoshop Art Marta Dahlig Social Links Navigation Artist and illustrator Marta Dahlig is a talented Polish artist who has been working with Photoshop and Painter for years.

Digital

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 11, 2025

Sign in here TOPICS Art Painting Concept Art Michael Darjania Social Links Navigation Illustrator Michael is a digital artist at Stanion Studios who likes to blend traditional techniques with a love for fantasy and sci-fi. He crafts epic, atmospheric worlds and characters.

Digital

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 14, 2025

Based in France, Jessica Liu is a self-taught freelance artist who specialises in illustrations and character art. For more inspiration, see our bumper feature on digital artists. Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Here’s how it works.

Digital

Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 5, 2025

Fantasy Anime in Front of Giant Robo Scene A dynamic scene from a fantasy anime, showcasing a character standing boldly before a towering giant robot, blending elements of epic adventure and futuristic technology in a visually striking composition.

Digital

Booooooom

JULY 8, 2025

To this day, one of the most consistent questions I get asked by novice and professional artists alike is a thousand variations of “what drawing tablet works best with True Grit tools?”. There are three main iPad models suited to artists and illustrators. In short, the iPad is ideal for users of Procreate, Affinity, and Clip Studio.

Artist

Creative Boom

JANUARY 27, 2025

It was these small moments that Bennett felt really shaped her as an artist, as she came to see it as a medium for connecting with loved ones and telling stories. "I Bennett has explored many styles over the years, taking inspiration from all sorts of techniques, from watercolour and anime to graphic novels and cartoons.

Illustration

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As technology advances, visual artists and designers are pushing the boundaries of what is real and what is digital. Artists and designers are using advanced digital tools, 3D modeling, and AI-driven technologies to create hyperrealistic visuals that are indistinguishable from real-life objects or environments.

Web Design

Design Beep

JULY 22, 2025

Davinci Resolve logo animation templates are the perfect solution for editors and content creators looking to craft stunning intros without spending hours on design. With a wide variety of styles—from glitch effects to minimal animations—Davinci Resolve logo animation templates offer something for every creative project.

Templates

Graphic Mama

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In 2025, we will see new ways to animate ideas, revisit retro styles with a modern twist, and embrace clean, but sophisticated aesthetics. Storytelling Animation 3. When it comes to UI/UX design , it can bring abstract design into the mix through animations and micro-interactions that improve user flow. Guides with animations.

Graphic Design

Creative Boom

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Most recently, the studio led a rebrand for John Lewis , which unified the UK retailer's branding and visual identity across channels, while their work for animal charity Battersea created an inclusive brand identity that connects with pet lovers everywhere.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Bloq

AUGUST 5, 2025

Jeff Mottle, CEO and founder of CGarchitect , a leading online magazine for architectural computer graphics, told us that theres little standardisation in terms of what archviz artists actually call themselves, so there are many terms and titles. Archviz has expanded beyond static images to animations and video and now AR and VR.

Architecture

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

For over a century, GF Smith has been a respected name in the world of premium paper a brand woven into the fabric of the creative industries, supplying generations of designers, artists, and makers with beautifully crafted paper stocks. But even the most established brands must evolve.

Brand

Graphic Design Junction

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Enhance Visual Appeal : Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to designs. Inspired by modern Japanese food branding and anime title. Crafted with precision and inspired by the elegance of brush strokes, Akashii is a visual symphony that captures the spirit of Japan’s rich artistic heritage. Download 3. Download 4.

Fonts

Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Kinetic Typography Animated or kinetic typography brings motion to text, creating a dynamic user experience. Technical prowess meets artistic flair: a comprehensive character set, user-friendly formats, and seamless PC/Mac compatibility ensure a smooth design experience. Let your brand radiate undeniable luxury.

Fonts

We And The Color

AUGUST 7, 2025

From Text Prompt to Viral Reel You can generate eye-catching reels, promotional teasers, or animated announcements from a single concept. For visual artists, this means turning abstract thoughts into captivating short mood films. You can also animate key quotes or create intros that reflect your unique brand identity.

Animation

Design Beep

JULY 7, 2025

Procreate manga brushes are essential tools for artists aiming to bring their anime and manga-style illustrations to life on the iPad. Whether you’re a beginner sketching your first character or a seasoned manga artist working on your next panel, having the right brush set can drastically elevate your art. </p>

Artist

Design Beep

JULY 8, 2025

Free Procreate Anime Watercolor Brushes Tailored for anime and manga lovers, this watercolor brush pack blends the softness of watercolors with the clean lines of anime aesthetics. A perfect set for soft-style anime art and creative illustrations. Great for dreamy backgrounds and expressive characters. </p>

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