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Xinyue Song escapes the patterns of everyday life with her happy and ironic illustrations

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A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Xinyue splits her time between the Big Apple and Beijing. After completing a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and a Master's degree in Computer Arts from the hallowed institution, she started her career as a freelance illustrator. She credits social media. © Xinyue Song.

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Yuchen Lu creates dreamlike illustrations inspired by Greek mythology and Chinese folklore

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Born and raised in Beijing, Yuchen Lu grew up surrounded by an art-loving family. She even lived very close to China's top art school, the Central Academy of Fine Arts, which further nurtured her appreciation. I was lucky to have more access to art than most Chinese children," she tells Creative Boom.

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Chiara Xie's tech-focused illustrations redefine what a fulfilling life looks like

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Chiara has always had a passion for art, even though her academic background initially led her to study finance with a minor in Visual Arts at Boston University. While taking art history courses, I realised that my true interest lay in creating the artwork itself," she tells Creative Boom.

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12 Psychedelic Designs and 70s Art For Posters

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Psychedelic art is one of the most prevalent visual trends in design, advertising, and popular culture, especially in this digital age. This article will revisit the trippy yet brilliant period of artistic influence: the ’70s psychedelic art and design. What is Psychedelic Art? Psychedelic Art Movement Examples.

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'Never be afraid to make mistakes': Minkwan Kim on designing visuals for YouTube Music

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We chat with an independent designer and art director at YouTube Music about his inspirations, career trajectory, and the importance of learning from setbacks. If you listen to just a few episodes of Creative Boom podcast , you'll start to see a pattern emerging. When asked, 'What first got you interested in design?'

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Asia Orlando wants you to stop and take a closer look at her colourful, detailed illustrations

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Don't just take our word for it, though; with clients including Penguin and Dorling Kindersley, plus representation by Closer & Closer, Asia's art is a proven hit, which is only set to get bigger. Like many creatives, Asia's journey started in childhood when her parents noticed and nurtured her passion for art.