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Ukrainian illustrator Olga Shtonda uses her art to call for peace after seeing her home country destroyed

Creative Boom

Olga Shtonda is an award-winning illustrator from Kharkiv, Ukraine, who loves to combine different graphic techniques with printmaking, ink, pencils, collages and digital. But then I felt that I have enough will to fight for Ukraine with my main weapon, illustration. © Olga Shtonda. Right now, she's in Mexico visiting a friend.

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'I like to focus on the quiet things': Anna Roberts on her dreamy, pastel-tinted depictions of everyday objects

Creative Boom

After a brief hiatus, the Yorkshire-based artist is back to the drawing board, creating ethereal and realistic representations of fruit, bags and household objects. When asked what she hopes to achieve from her illustrations, Anna Roberts states that it's a visceral reaction she's after. © Anna Roberts. © Anna Roberts.

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Forward Play! Eve Warren's initiative celebrates trailblazers of women's football

Creative Boom

Designer and art director Eve Warren celebrates creativity through football with Forward Play! , her new initiative that champions women's football by inviting over 30 artists to create extraordinary illustrations of iconic players. The profile of women's football is on the up.

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Graphic Artist vs. Graphic Designer: What's the difference?

Interaction Design Foundation

Graphic art vs. graphic design is a long-standing debate that still intrigues people. Simply put, graphic designers design creative visual solutions by strategically combining text, images, and graphic elements for effective visual communication. So, what exactly is the difference between the two?Simply

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Irina ?elaru closes the gap between her personality and drawings by embracing simplicity

Creative Boom

London-based Romanian illustrator Irina ?elaru Irina, who holds an MA degree in Illustration and Book Arts from the Anglia Ruskin University of Cambridge, has honed her unmistakable style through an extensive learning process. elaru has spent the last few years developing a bold, colourful style that prioritises simplicity.

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Digital Illustrations from 2022 by Prateek Vatash

We And The Color

Take a look at this selection of digital illustrations created by Prateek Vatash in 2022. Prateek Vatash is an India-based designer and graphic artist. In addition to a range of commissioned projects, the outstanding artist loves to work on self-initiated projects. Digital illustrations from 2022 by Prateek Vatash.

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The Best Pens & Pencils for Designers, Artists & Creatives

Just Creative

With that in mind, we wanted to build a guide for designers, artists & illustrators to the best pens available, including the best pens for drawing, writing, calligraphy, and more. The Best Pens for Designers, Artists & Creatives – Overview. The Best Pens for Designers, Artists & Creatives. Best Overall.

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