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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. My family also played a big role.

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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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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

Art and fashion have always had a tumultuous and unpredictable relationship. Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a Canadian American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman who's now considered one of the most important American painters of the 20th century. Black Artists in British Art: A History since the 1950s by Eddie Chambers.

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Wenching Tang's elegant illustrations are an expression of her introverted personality

Creative Boom

You don't have to be loud to command a room; the same goes for art. Currently living in Taiwan, but having travelled Europe extensively and studied illustration in Brighton, Wenching's fine art background and grasp of traditional skills have allowed her to cultivate a unique aesthetic encompassing both genres.

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Six ways artists can set up a successful stall at an art fair

Creative Boom

If you're participating in art fairs for the first time or just feel a bit rusty, we've put together a guide on how to set up a stall with the help of Glasgow Print Fair and some of the printmakers it works with. The printmakers Jane and Kaye spoke to were all pretty clear on the things that you need to have with you.

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

Creative Boom

Lucy and her partner Chris are two rebellious Northerners who quit the 9-5 in 2014 to travel the world, selling hand-made pouches made from pre-loved clothes on a Kiwi beach to get by. In short, this women's clothing brand, founded in 2011, demonstrates Lisa's love for geometry and art in all its expressions. Shirt by Aysha Tengiz.

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