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How living in the desert gave new life to Melissa Lakey's mixed-media art

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Moving to the high desert in 2015 brought me back to art after a long hiatus," she recalls. The wide open spaces, the expanse of the sky, the sunrises and sunsets — it felt like there was space in my life to explore art again." For Melissa, making art is about happiness. "I

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Creatives are saying social media is over… so what next?

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock In the week that Meta launches Threads , we ask: can new platforms bring social media back to life? Right now, many of you are saying that's how social media feels. But will these platforms breathe new life into social media? I feel jaded by social media," he says. "On We're not convinced.

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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. This simple act instantly reignited her passion for art. A dedicated studio space followed, and art became a daily practice.

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Janny Ji on working at Media Arts Lab, how Pentagram shaped her creativity, and designing for communities

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New York-based graphic designer and illustrator Janny Ji talks us through working with some of the biggest studios in the industry and how she earned a place at Apple's coveted Media Arts Lab. Later, I went to Maryland Institute College of Art to pursue a graduate degree in graphic design. What attracted you to the agency?

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Mixed-media artist Mariana K's reality-twisting worlds are magically atmospheric

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Mariana Klymchuk , aka Mariana K, is a Ukrainian mixed media visual artist now living in Cumbria. We love the fresh and original vision of her moody and deeply atmospheric work, which she's selling as prints and about to exhibit at art exhibitions across the UK. I'm basically a junkie for art!". Awakened © Mariana K.

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Designer Ferran Feixas on why social media has been a force for good in branding

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In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. And we continue to share our audience's widespread concerns about the rise of AI and the issues surrounding social media.

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Tips on starting an art journal, and why it can boost your creativity in 2024

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Start an art journal to unleash your creativity and reflect on your journey. As the new year unfolds, it's a wonderful time to embark on a journey of self-expression and discovery through art journaling. what is an art journal exactly? In short, an art journal can be whatever you want it to be! Why journal?

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