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F5: Glen Baldridge Loves Gummi Bears, Printmaking + More

Design Milk

“Garbage Pail Kids cards blew my mind,” said accomplished painter, printmaker, and draftsman Glen Baldridge. That was the first art I collected, and [it] definitely made me want to draw and make art as well as live with it.” Printmaking I have met some of my best friends through making prints.

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Artisan wine label designs by Fen Acey craft a narrative through collage and typography

Creative Boom

Fen Acey is a freelance graphic designer based in the North East of England with a passion for the food and drinks industry. Her self-initiated project Graphia (which means "to write" in Greek) features a collection of artisan wine label designs inspired by her love for typography and printmaking.

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Maiyashu's new picture book explores how people relate to their hometowns in a breathtaking way

Creative Boom

Having originally studied printmaking at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, Maiyashu would soon find themselves on the other side of the planet, shifting their artistic studies from a fine art background and taking a more illustrative approach. "To "I hope it will resonate with readers with similar experiences."

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Interview with Michelle Crocker, Shillington Graduate and Freelance Designer for Film and TV

Shillington

Three months later, with a fresh portfolio, Michelle headed out into the industry and started working as a freelancer taking on jobs in the film and TV industry. I spent my time printmaking which I loved, however I left with no real life design skills. Instead I decided to go freelance and took on some more film and TV jobs.

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12 of the best online clothing stores that sell unique pieces by leading artists and designers

Creative Boom

Alongside freelancing as a designer and illustrator, she also runs a printed fashion brand, which aims to inject an element of joy into getting dressed in the morning. As she grew up in Turkey, it was the picture books from Aysha Tengiz's childhood that kept her sane and inspired her to become a freelance artist. Humphries & Begg.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. And this one has been designed by Dutch designer/printmaker Karel Martens.

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15 Best Art Blogs to Add to Your Reading List in 2022

High on Design by Wix

Especially when freelancing (as many of us creatives do), it can help ensure a steady workflow, as well as keeping your work contextually relevant and in line with the goings-on of the world around us. While there are many ways to gather inspiration and new ideas, art blogs offer a vast hub of information and diverse topics.

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