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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

Creative Boom

Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. She is known for her use of watercolour to ink, collage, markers, and gouache to craft paintings, patterns, and illustrations. Since then, Metsola has occasionally illustrated book covers published by Vintage/Penguin.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Powerful Tools Enabling Limitless Creativity With tools like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate , and Corel Painter, artists now have unprecedented freedom to experiment.

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Siege Magazine returns to champion a new era of artist-led collaboration

Creative Boom

After a six-year hiatus, Siege Magazine (SiegeMag) is making a comeback with a refreshed mission to build a more inclusive, artist-driven platform and a call to the creative community to help bring it to life. Erratic typography, intentional spelling errors, and chaotic layouts turned the idea of an art magazine on its head.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

Creative Boom

Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. These behind-the-scenes champions of artistic talent serve as the bridge between artists and the industries that crave their creativity.

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16 of the best online shops to buy original art prints for your home

Creative Boom

We reveal the best place to buy wonderful art prints to fuel your mood, imagination and creativity. In fact, you probably spend every working day meticulously crafting amazing-looking work for your company or freelance clients – not just because you want praise and reward. Artists & Objects 4. But where do you start?

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“Fantastique”: the first retrospective book about French engraving artist Gustave Doré

Designer Daily

The name may not sound so familiar outside of France or engravers’ circles, but it should be more widely known by people with a knack for art. Doré is mostly known for his illustrative engraving work, often on biblical topics and displaying a stunning level of craft and an unmatched love for details.

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22 amazing works of art to inspire you from the World Illustration Awards 2023

Creative Boom

Or are you just wondering what sort of commercial art can win awards these days? Now running for 45 years, the World Illustration Awards is a year-long celebration and showcase of illustration, bringing together creatives, industry, commissioners, and art directors to celebrate the art of great illustration.