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Why today's visual artists need to be multi-disciplined masters

Creative Boom

Whether that was oil painting, digital illustration, animation or whatever, you'd need to buckle down, hone your focus and keep doing the same thing again and again until you become a true master. The world of visual arts is no longer confined to distinct categories. In 2024, though, that's all been flipped on its head.

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Green Man brings the visual arts out of the gallery and into the festival field

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Photo: Anna Arca Unique to UK festivals, Green Man not only exhibits artwork out in the wild, but commissions original pieces from working artists. Art galleries are fantastic places to get creative inspiration, and most of us probably don't take advantage of them enough. Kathryn Ashill. Check out what they created this year.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. These behind-the-scenes champions of artistic talent serve as the bridge between artists and the industries that crave their creativity.

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Artist Turns Animals Into Original Characters That Look Like They Belong In An Anime

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Have you ever woke up and wondered what some of your favorite animals might look like in a 2D universe? Or even in different art styles? Korean artist Nitro (previously featured ) committed themselves to transforming various animals into anime characters, and the result of these artworks pretty much stands for itself.

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Holly Stapleton mixes gouache with digital art to create works bathed in golden hour light

Creative Boom

The Toronto-based artist masterfully mixes hand-painted gouache with digital art to achieve this unique style. "I Completely self-taught, Holly didn't undertake any formal training or higher education in illustrator or visual arts. So I moved back to Toronto and sent my work to a few art directors.

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Murugiah on how to illustrate and brand a music festival

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We loved the visual identity for this year's Green Man so much that we had to interview the artist behind it. And as always, we're keen to point out visual arts are now key to the music festival vibe. Exploring identity Murugiah is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist currently living in London.

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10 fun illustration challenges to spark your creativity and energise you in 2024

Creative Boom

Rekindle your creativity with these art challenges, purpose-built to jumpstart your artistic journey. It's since become a worldwide phenomenon with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year. It's essentially a month-long challenge throughout October, where artists are tasked with creating one ink drawing a day.