Creative Boom

JULY 16, 2025

The power of physical presence So, for starters, instead of the typical barrage of Instagram stories and Facebook posts, Shangri-La announced this year's lineup by sending out 100 handcrafted packages to journalists, artists, and stakeholders. It's easy to get lost in the churn of digital content," she explains. "We That's why it's beautiful."

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Colossal

MARCH 1, 2025

The Seattle Prize Featured For dedicated artists in classical, representational painting, behold the new Seattle Prize: a $100,000 stipend over two years, plus free studio space, models, supplies, and more. International artists and photographers working in any medium are eligible. Artists are awarded 2,000 and a five-day residency.

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Its Nice That

JULY 10, 2025

This artist doesn't just document nature, she collaborates with it. But what London-based photographer and printmaker Riya Panwar does goes even further – she asks the question “can photography become a living organism?”. Drawn to processes that feel alive, Riya chooses canvases in the forms of apples, leaves and soil.

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Its Nice That

JULY 16, 2025

Across her research, writing and visual work she has a particular interest in printmaking, self-publishing and expanded approaches to photography. She joined as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design.

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Communication Arts

JULY 6, 2025

” The path to working as an illustrator was a bit unexpected for Lawrence, who studied commercial fine art screen printing, fine art drawing and printmaking around Europe before graduating with a BA Honors in 2007. As he had kept up his drawing skills over the years, he pivoted into editorial illustration.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 23, 2025

This is the perspective of Cj, the artist behind Black Lodge Press. I always kind of feel like I became an artist by mistake, I didn’t train to become one and I didn’t study art after school – It just kind of happened.” 19 artists created gig-style posters for every home match of Ipswich Town’s last season 11 days ago Work Art.

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Its Nice That

JULY 16, 2025

Whilst some of these liminal landscapes are drawn from places the artist has visited some are simply an ode to “those I dream of seeing one day”, he says, “I filter them through a dreamlike lens: bold colours, simple shapes, minimal compositions, whilst always keeping an eye for detail.” It makes things feel more human, more alive.”

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Colossal

MAY 27, 2025

It’s not too often that a high school art project morphs into a through-line in an artist’s professional practice, but for illustrator and printmaker Michael Ezzell , that’s exactly how his ongoing series The Junior Classic was born. “Ive gotten my book-hunting more down to a science now,” the artist says.

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Colossal

JULY 1, 2025

Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Walker Youngbird Foundation—Emerging Native Arts Grant Featured This grant supports early-career Native artists who are honoring tradition while shaping the future of contemporary Indigenous art.

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Colossal

JULY 7, 2025

Endlessly interested in “the surreal nature of being stuck between two worlds,” the Mexican artist channels his experiences of immigration and adapting to new environments—including his current home in upstate New York—through his painting practice.

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Colossal

APRIL 30, 2025

“ Barry McGee lives in San Franciscohe was born there and he lives there,” critic and curator Richard Leydier opens in an essay accompanying the artist’s current solo exhibition, I’m Listening, at Perrotin. Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The new release features 20 works by well-established illustrators, printmakers, and painters from around the world. The prints in this set have all been published as relatively small editions, hand-signed, and numbered by the artists. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.

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Colossal

MAY 6, 2025

Hiroshige: artist of the open road , which just opened at The British Museum , traces the remarkable variety of locations the artist portrayed, from cherry trees and gardens to pleasure boats in the Rygoku district of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) to sweeping views of iconic Mt. Alan Medaugh Do stories and artists like this matter to you?

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Its Nice That

JUNE 12, 2025

Across her research, writing and visual work she has a particular interest in printmaking, self-publishing and expanded approaches to photography. View more from Community 19 artists created gig-style posters for every home match of Ipswich Town’s last season 7 hours ago Work Art.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

And if you're an artist, illustrator, or designer yourself, they're a great opportunity to make money doing what you love. We've gathered together some of their best advice in our article below, while you can read the full discussions on Threads and X. Vickysworld Printmaker and illustrator Jason Limberg agrees.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Primarily printmaking and gouache painting. That's the approach artist consultant Meike Brunkhorst is pursuing right now. The importance of reading Whether you're pursuing formal studies or not, it's always important to read books, articles, and essays related to your field. Of course, that's not the only reason to upskill.

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Graphic Design Junction

AUGUST 6, 2021

We hope that this article was able to help you understand some new 2021 web design trends. We hope that this article was able to help you understand some new Web UI Design concepts that follow new trends. You may be interested in the following articles as well. Clean and Minimal Business Cards Templates (28 Stand Out Designs).

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Creative Boom

JULY 18, 2023

After all, being a great artist doesn't mean you're necessarily a great businessperson. If you're not sure how to go about finding representation, it's worth first reading our article on how to get represented by an illustration agency. Well, representation can get you all of that. The list of creatives on its books is wide-ranging.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Hanging Decorations by Wrap and various artists Don't feed the Amazon beast! And now we're back for 2023 with another bumper crop of amazing gift ideas from independent artists and shops. We've got a selection of quirky and beautiful gift ideas that will raise your present-buying above the generic and propel your imagination.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 15, 2024

Halftone art, with its distinctive dotted patterns, has been a timeless favorite among graphic designers and artists alike. You may be interested in the following related articles as well. Alternative Printmaker 11. Download Alternative Printmaker Looking for an alternative to modern printmaking?

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 17, 2021

While modern print design depends on many technological factors, it has also inherited a lot from older art forms, such as painting, printmaking, and photography. Even if you don’t see well-defined lines when looking at some picture or design, the final result is still based on the first draft created by the artist by using lines.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mural by Adele Renault Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. 3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Featured The Hopper Prize offers two awards of $3,500 and four of $1,000. Thirty artists will be selected for a shortlist.

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Colossal

JULY 31, 2024

“Hymn to the Big Wheel” by Liz West Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. The project budget is $6,000 with an additional $1,000 artist stipend. Chorus Arts ‘Featured Artists’ 2024/2025 (U.K.) There is a €29 entry fee.

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Creative Boom

JULY 20, 2022

James Albon scooped the Illustrated Journalism award for his work, accompanying an article about the effects of TikTok on young people. Made up of their first-hand accounts of using the social media platform, the article focuses on its negative effects on self-image and mental health. Shepard, Quentin Blake and Posy Simmonds.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Every month, Colossal shares opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Open Calls 2024 Booooooom Illustration Awards (International) Artists and illustrators are eligible for this inaugural award worth $2,500 in cash prizes. Registration deadline: October 10, 2024.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 2, 2024

Award-winning children's book illustrator Ian Morris reveals how he broke into the industry, why he prefers older artists, and what he keeps in mind when drawing for young audiences. Origin story Like many artists, Ian can remember the work that initially grabbed his attention. We should all be continually learning and developing."

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High on Design by Wix

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This article was last updated on December 6, 2021. Whatever your creative endeavors entail, from printmaking or web design , or pursuing a career as a freelance artist, the following art blogs are here to kindle your curiosity and update you on the latest news from the creative world. Wix Creative.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 3, 2022

In this article, I will cover the essential graphic design elements, including the seven fundamental principles of graphic design to live by when designing anything. It's up to the artist to decide which line will best convey the concept they wish to convey. The 7 Graphic Design Elements. Diagonal lines are harder to grasp.

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Lisa Maltby

JULY 10, 2022

Illustrated packaging can have a big impact, but selecting the right style, however, will say different things about your brand, which leads me to the next point… *you can read further information about licensing illustration in this article. Are your products high-end? Do you want to target young people with disposable income?

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Colossal

JULY 3, 2023

Image © Chris Wood Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. In Translation explores this question: What is the role of the artist, the visual maker, in the 21st century? Four artists will receive awards ranging from $150 to $500.

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Colossal

MARCH 1, 2024

“The Road” by Eleni Debo Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. 1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo Featured Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. .

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This article will teach you how to create a graphic design print portfolio. Generally, it contains images of your work, information about you and your experience, skills, clients, bio, artist statement, etc., If you’re also a writer, photographer, or printmaker, then include it. Create a Print Portfolio. Show additional skills.

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Illustration by Marija Tiurina Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. The Susannah Kelly Art Award Featured The newly launched Susannah Kelly Art Award offers three $2,000 grants for artists working in drawing, painting, and sculpting.

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Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Image © Bernhard Lang Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Artists working in visual art, installation, multimedia, performance, literature, music, photography, filmmaking, curating, are welcome to apply. The Bennett Prize (U.S.)

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Colossal

MAY 1, 2024

Lisa Ericson, “ Chariot “ Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. 3,500 Artist Grants | The Hopper Prize Featured The Hopper Prize is accepting entries for Spring 2024 artist grants. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

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Colossal

MAY 3, 2022

Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. based artists at any stage of their career to create a public art project that addresses a critical social issue. Open to women-identifying artists based in the U.S., Open Calls.

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Colossal

MARCH 1, 2023

Image © Paperboyo Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. The Flag Project (International) Artists of all skill levels can submit work inspired by their most memorable food memories in the city for the fourth annual Flag Project.

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