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Artist Sarah Peters pushes the boundaries of her style with her 50 Faces Challenge

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For Studio Braemar's Sarah Peters, a self-imposed artistic challenge was just what she needed to spice up her illustrations. The aim of the challenge is for me to push the boundaries of my artistic style while liberating myself from the fear of making mistakes," she tells Creative Boom. Fifty faces is a lot of faces!"

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Nature, folklore and fairytales inspire artists Emily Pettigrew and Ryan Steadman

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Landscape continues to be a major theme for many artists, exploring the idea of "home" and its impact on their creative practice. We take a closer look at two artists heavily influenced by their own surroundings deep in the Catskill Mountains. The artist's influences and early experiences include Danish artist Kay Nielsen.

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Artist Denzil Forrester melds the energy of '80s dub with themes of social justice

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Q, 2022 © Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. Photo by Todd-White Art Photography A new show by Grenada-born British artist Denzil Forrester showcases an intoxicating series of paintings that merge past and present in a frenzy of energy. Ma Pets, 2022 © Courtesy the artist and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London.

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Humberto Cruz on defining artistic success and building a personal brand

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Illustrator, digital designer and creative artist Humberto Cruz has been making waves on Instagram thanks to his unique pop culture-inspired style. Yet even for artists like Humberto, the road to success can be long and complicated, especially when you pause to consider what success as an artist looks like.

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Artist Adam Bridgland pays tribute to rock lyrics with intense colours and visual attitude

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In a new show at London's Jealous Gallery, artist Adam Bridgland brings together wild hues, dynamic patterns and the powerful pull of nostalgia in an alluring visual display. Interdisciplinary artist Adam Bridgland hasn't, though, as his second solo exhibition stands as a testament to.

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'I destroy the work after an exhibition': Inside the weird worlds of artist JeeYoung Lee

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South Korean visual artist and designer JeeYoung Lee is returning to London's NOW Gallery with her upcoming exhibition, Maiden Voyage. JeeYoung Lee has been touted as one of the rising stars in the Korean artistic world, and with her new installation coming to London, there's never been a better time to see her work in person.

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Bored of Apes? Here's an artist's guide to NFTs that won't drive you bananas

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It's no secret they've blown up the past few years, and if you're an artist of any kind, you've likely come across them more than the average person. As an artist, finding out that an 8-bit profile picture sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars can be frustrating. How NFTs Benefit Artists. A Brief History of NFTs.

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