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Paul Catherall's illustrations spark a new series of modernist matchboxes

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Illustrated by London printmaker and artist Paul Catherall , the packaging design strikes a happy balance between our love of Brutalism and bold linocuts. But enough about its history; this week, we're introduced to an illustrated matchbox that heralds Ernő Goldfinger's high-rise concrete creation.

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

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Taiwan-based illustrator Wenching Tang uses basic line work and stripped-back colour palettes in her delicate artworks that subtly speak volumes. Just take the illustrations of Wenching Tang, which draw inspiration from the likes of Picasso and Matisse to effortlessly depict subjects using simple lines and shapes.

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Learn Contemporary Printmaking with Linoleum: Online Course

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Exploring Contemporary Printmaking with Linoleum: Unleash Your Creativity. Contemporary printmaking has seen a remarkable evolution in recent years, making it an exciting medium for artists and creators to explore. Why Linocut Printmaking? With an illustrious career that includes clients like Fortune, The L.A.

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

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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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Beyond the Brand: new Warhol exhibition unearths rarely-seen art treasures

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You can't possibly work in a creative field without hearing people reference the famous American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987). Well, if you'd like to either learn about or experience more of the iconic pop artist's work, here's some great news. In fact, you've probably done so yourself a few times. Andy Warhol, Gems, 1978.

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

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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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Maiyashu's new picture book explores how people relate to their hometowns in a breathtaking way

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New York-based artist Maiyashu delves into the relationships between people and their hometowns in I Will Always Be Here , a stunning new picture book that balances fantasy, whimsy, and mature reflection. Later, I moved to New York and studied at SVA’s MFA Illustration program. What do you picture when you think of home?

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