Creative Boom

MARCH 12, 2025

Created by husband-and-wife duo James and Vicky Wall, Art Around Every Corner offers a deep dive into the stories, processes, and inspirations behind some of Leeds' most iconic murals. It shines a light on the creative spirit that defines the city's public art scene. That day, I took the time. That was the spark."

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 13, 2024

There's a sense of childlike wonder in the work of this Japanese illustrator, who's committed to challenging social norms through his art with wit and humour. Japanese artist Ryohei Kadokura stands out as a fresh and innovative voice in the world of modern illustration. Even now, I get excited whenever I see his magical creations."

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Design Milk

APRIL 7, 2025

From the mind of British-Iranian artist Sara Khamisi , co-founder and art director of Sandro Lopez Milano , Kish o Mat is the Persian term that inspired the word “checkmate,” celebrating the ancient game through Persian-inspired handmade ceramics.

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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. He moved to London for six years and worked as a graphic and digital designer.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By Kyle Platts, Brilliant Artists We picked the brains of experienced illustration agents at Pocko, IllustrationX, Illozoo, Brilliant Artists, Handsome Frank and Norte for their take on the coming year. This gives way to a consistent and confident style," says Sam Walker at the London-based agency Brilliant Artists. "We

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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. They save time, provide consistency, and allow artists to focus on creativity rather than repetitive tasks.

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Design Milk

JANUARY 21, 2025

World-famous artist, activist, and provocateur Ai Weiwei is currently exhibiting stunning new work at two different galleries in New York that reproduce famous paintings and news images on a massive scale all composed from hundreds of thousands of LEGO and WOMA bricks.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Today, we shine the spotlight on the incredibly talented Shinrou Inaki, a senior designer and creative comics and illustrations artist from Nanjing, China. The Artistic Journey Shinrous journey began at the Nanjing Art Institute, where he honed his skills in traditional and digital art.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The London artist follows in the footsteps of Warhol, Bowie, Malika Favre, Tomi Ungerer, JR, and Rylsee. The Montreux Jazz Festival has today unveiled its official poster for the 59th edition, created by London-based artist Lakwena. And her vibrant design is the first-ever typographic poster in the event's history.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market? And if you're an artist, illustrator, or designer yourself, they're a great opportunity to make money doing what you love. So, to help you make the most of these events, we asked experienced creators who have found success in the art fair and market scene to share their best tips.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Officially launched earlier this year, PDIA will undoubtedly be an invaluable resource for designers, artists, and researchers. If you're seeking inspiration from centuries of visual culture and a browsing experience that is both intuitive and immersive, this might just be the platform for you. The unifying thread?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Strasbourg-based artist uses marker pens, risograph printing and her unique eye for colour to document the great outdoors in locations across France. There's no need to ask what inspires her. I went to work at a mountain refuge at Vanoise National Park in the Alps, at the bottom of a magnificent valley, which inspired me a lot.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

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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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This only adds to the organic feel of her work, which is balanced, structured, and hierarchical thanks to her background in graphic design, but also infused with positivity and inspired by nature. Botany drinks packaging for Collective Arts Brewing. What I really like about Vancouver is that it feels freer and a bit more relaxed."

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Design Milk

MAY 6, 2025

The Sweet Art Collection by Charlotte Hncke celebrates Helena Christensen as new Global Artistic Director for BoConcept. Hncke was inspired by Danish pastry for this collection, featuring scalloped boucle detailing that is happily reminiscent of softly rising dough. My walls are full of art.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Looking for visual inspiration? Or are you just wondering what sort of commercial art can win awards these days? About the Awards The World Illustration Awards 2023 are supported by Huion, Procreate, Rebelle (Escape Motions), Society of Artists Agents (SAA) and the London Book Fair.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 14, 2023

In a recent collaboration with Westfield shopping centre in London's Shepherd's Bush, Graphic Rewilding , an ongoing art project created by artists Baker & Borowski, have taken this idea and run with it. The artists' first-ever use of AR and their most ambitious and largest yet, it comprises numerous eight-metre-high panels.

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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. Sarah Graham has become a renowned British artist for her fun and joyful kitsch paintings, paying homage to familiar toys, sweets and brands from the 1980s and 1990s. She admits that art has always got her through difficult times.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 4, 2024

The world of visual arts is no longer confined to distinct categories. As a result, successful visual artists are increasingly multi-disciplined, possessing skills and knowledge that extend beyond their chosen speciality. Delving into another artistic discipline can spark unexpected inspiration.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Illustration seems to come naturally to Brooklyn-based artist Jimmy Simpson. His portfolio is as cohesive as you're likely to encounter in the illustration game, and his style is flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of clients from the LA Times to Nike to Spotify to the Philadelphia Art Museum.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

He was never really interested in anything else and was set on doing "an art thing". Since his parents weren't necessarily what you'd call "arty people", his perception of art was limited to big, grand formats. Even with some newfound inspiration, Hovey was still unsure where his passion for drawing could take him.

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Graphic Design Junction

DECEMBER 9, 2024

” This collection highlights his mastery of combining nature-inspired themes with geometric precision, offering an inspiring glimpse into his creative world. Alexis Marcou is a highly acclaimed visual artist from Greece, renowned for his distinctive artistic approach that blends traditional and digital techniques.

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Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2024

If classic literature brought to life in works of art inspires you, then it's worth pointing your web browser towards three new archives of Victorian imagery released online by Michael John Goodman. The Kelmscott Chaucer is a book designed by Morris with 87 woodcut illustrations by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Johns.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 30, 2024

MUSE , a new restaurant in Santa Monica, California, inspires guests with culinary delights and artwork in a jewel-box setting. This rich backdrop serves to highlight the impressive, rotating collection of art that is exclusive to the restaurant. Layers of texture make the compact restaurant seem larger.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We reveal the best place to buy wonderful art prints to fuel your mood, imagination and creativity. If your surroundings are on the drab side, you're missing the opportunity to put a smile on your face, day in and day out, and creatively inspire you and your loved ones. Artists & Objects 4. But where do you start?

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Creative Boom

APRIL 2, 2024

California-based illustrator, artist and letterer Sam Rodriguez specialises in creating portraits that include the "unseen aspects of individuals." Some people have always known that they wanted to be artists. I did this until my early twenties, eventually replacing it with art school and work. "I

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Boost your abilities and raise your earning power with the best art books on the market. Whether you're a novice illustrator seeking to learn the ropes or a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills, the right resources can make a significant difference in your creative journey.

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In response to Cathay Pacific's desire to integrate the inspiring art and culture of Hong Kong with its people and their passengers, JPA Design envisioned the 'Gallery in the Skies', an innovation that merges art and aviation and transcends the traditional boundaries of travel.

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Creative Boom

JULY 15, 2024

New York-based studio Team has created a new brand identity for Independent, an organisation known for showcasing amazing art. It features typefaces inspired by classic New York infrastructural signage. When Independent was founded 15 years ago, it was a single art fair but has since evolved into so much more.

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Designer Daily

APRIL 15, 2025

The Power of Fresh Inspiration Even a modest breath of fresh air can inspire your graphic design efforts and point them in a new, ostensibly better direction. The problem for most designers is finding that fresh inspiration. Even getting more exposure to novel forms of art can help you evolve.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

From groundbreaking ideas on sustainability to the art of personal and systemic change, these are the reads that continue to shape her creative journey. They also provide insight into the creative process that continues to inspire her. I was out of art school and inching my way to a life in graphic design. I Mean Me.

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

To show solidarity, we have assembled a selection of festive cards by artists and designers – perfect to send this Yuletide to your friends, colleagues, and loved ones. With not a moment to lose, here are this year's recommended festive cards for Yuletide 2023 by independent artists and designers. Where does the time go?

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Paul Faassen – The Mob RoomFifty has a new collection of art prints on sale curated by Jaap Biemans, aka Coverjunkie. RoomFifty is one of our favourite purveyors of affordable art and design work today. Jaap Biemans, currently the art director of Volksrant Magazine, graduated in 1998 from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2024

A graduate of the China Academy of Art and the Royal College of Art, Qianhui's career has already got off to an impressive start, as she is currently working on her BFI Network-supported animation Statue in the Garden. Her colourful, surreal style is impossible to resist, not least because it leads with a sense of hope and inspiration.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Montreal hosted the summit for the first time in 2025, so it was important that both the consultancy behind the identity and the collaborating artist be local. The new identity was built to last for years to come, but one of the elements is that it was designed to evolve and highlight work from different artists each year.

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