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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

From digital painting to cut-paper stop-motion animation, this award-winning Chinese artist is passionate about creating visual narratives with energy, positivity, and a sense of life. My style has been shaped through years of experimentation – printmaking, collage, hand-drawing, stop-motion, digital painting – I've tried it all.

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Top 10 illustrators to watch: A must-see list for art enthusiasts

Creative Boom

Merjin Hos Get a burst of visual inspiration from our selection of top illustration talent drawn from global representation agency Agent Pekka. One of the great things about illustration is that there's always a ton of raw talent coming up, with new and imaginative styles by which to be inspired. Micha Huigen 8. Felipe Vargas 10.

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Why Shangri-La's exodus from social media should inspire all creative people

Creative Boom

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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April 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. 2025 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award Featured Booooooomand Bookmobile are teaming up for this popular open call supporting artist publishing. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on June 6, 2025. Deadline: April 1, 2025.

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Beautiful Travel-Winning Photos from the Artist Gallery Awards 2024

Design You Trust

1st Place: “Mesquite Flat Sand Dune” by Witold Ziomek, Poland The Artist Gallery Awards 2024 showcase breathtaking travel photographs that celebrate the beauty and diversity of our world, from serene landscapes to vibrant cultural portraits and wildlife scenes.

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Madeleine LeBrun’s uncanny clay illustrations are inspired by insects, folk art and 90s kids TV

Its Nice That

Words Ellis Tree — Date 14 July 2025 Work Illustration Sculpture 3D Drawing Funny Nature Animals The Toronto-based illustrator Madeleine LeBrun isn’t using the most conventional materials when it comes to illustration – the artist specialises in a mixture of bas-relief sculpture and digital photocollage.

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Sergey Isakov’s illustrations create a “quiet tension” between clean constructivism and spontaneity

Its Nice That

My work often delves into themes of solitude, movement, time, and imagination”, the illustrator says, “I draw inspiration from printmaking artists and the structured aesthetics of Constructivist designers, as well as the beauty found in everyday life.” The Art of Dailiness, by Michael Bierut a day ago Features Creative Industry.