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How to reinvent yourself through art, just like Sharon Stone

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Sharon Stone with her paintings at the East Coast premiere of her art exhibition Courtesy of C. Art had always been a vibrant thread woven into the tapestry of Sharon Stone's life. She continued to frequent museums during her travels, for example, soaking in inspiration from the world's artistic masters.

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22 amazing works of art to inspire you from the World Illustration Awards 2023

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Looking for visual inspiration? Or are you just wondering what sort of commercial art can win awards these days? And if that's not enough visual inspiration for you, also check out work from the shortlist. In both cases, we've got 22 pieces of illustration that you simply have to check out.

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Sam Rodriguez's graffiti-inspired portraits depict people in their unseen entirety

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This was the case for Sam Rodriguez who, despite drawing since he was a toddler, first became aware that art was a habitual tic around the age of 12 when he started doing graffiti. "It I did this until my early twenties, eventually replacing it with art school and work. "I Some people have always known that they wanted to be artists.

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Qianhui Yu's surreal and inspirational illustrations shine a spotlight on social problems

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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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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

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For graphic designers especially, print magazines offer a source of inspiration that's tangible and immersive and presents content in a completely different visual way to digital. Why it inspires: Idea's design is a play on colours, layouts, and paper types, creating a one-of-a-kind printed product. Eye magazine 2.

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Illustrator Katie Smith on drawing comforting characters that inspire creativity

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With so many inspiring artworks being created daily, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and as you will never find your voice." And rather than being intimidated by her inspirations, she feeds them into her work. Andrew B Myers is another big inspiration for me," she reveals. It's an issue that Katie knows all too well.

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Tangent revitalises Turner Prize identity in a fusion of art and accessibility

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Innovative design meets coastal inspiration – we take a closer look at the Glasgow branding studio's vision for one of the world's most celebrated visual arts awards. David Whyte, co-founder of Tangent, shares insights into their approach: "In the art world, identities can be exclusive.

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