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Esther Tang's gloriously textural illustrations help her connect to the world emotionally

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Erupting from the page and screen with a masterful use of colour and form, Esther's illustrations blend the nuanced textural drawing techniques of watercolours and ink with the precision and perfection of modern digital mediums. After taking a look at her work, it's not surprising to see why the praise has come thick and fast.

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Hannah Lock draws hard with pencils and pastels to create vibrant, textured illustrations

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As well as describing her artistic style as colourful, Hannah says that her illustrations sit "somewhere between semi-realistic, and not." Lately, I’ve been adding a bit of oil pastel and crayon into a few of my colour pencil drawings to add more texture to them.". Artistic inspirations, for me, change daily," she says. "I

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Weishan Yang is a multimedia artist with a love of horror fiction, ghosts and spontaneity

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And since then, I've worked with a few communities, independent artists and magazines such as Please Don't Touch magazine.". They have this raw texture and abstract quality that I find fascinating.". "During the past two years, a huge part of my practice has shifted towards graphic design," she tells us.

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The best cards by independent artists and designers for Valentine's Day 2022

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And that's independent artists and designers. These are hand-drawn, beautifully printed, gorgeous creations that will more than impress that special someone but also go a long way to generously support the artists, makers, independent shops and designers all relying on your business to thrive. You're Blooming Wonderful by Toucan Tango.

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Patrick Nelson's breathtaking collages bring a graphic design sensibility to the world of art

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He explains how he transitioned from graphic designer to full-time artist and what inspires his work today. Coming from a graphic design background, Patrick Nelson has been a full-time collage artist now for a number of years. In June this year, he announced he was joining the artist roster at the California-based Aerena Galleries.

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20+ Best Free Halftone Photoshop Brush Sets for Digital Artists

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They are useful for adding a vintage or comic book appearance to digital artwork, making them a popular choice for artists looking to add depth and texture to their work. Created by Ryan Hamrick, this halftone brush set is excellent for adding a subtle textures and a touch of shading to your typography.

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50 Free High-Resolution Texture Packs for Designers

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The number of options, directions, and aesthetic approaches you can take from simply adding a texture to your design is mind-boggling. Of course, not every design benefits from even the most subtle of textures, but you might be surprised at how a high-resolution texture can bring a design to life.

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