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Chiara Xie's tech-focused illustrations redefine what a fulfilling life looks like

Creative Boom

But far from being purely negative about its societal impact, she explores how it can be a valuable tool and a powerful asset for artists. Chiara has always had a passion for art, even though her academic background initially led her to study finance with a minor in Visual Arts at Boston University.

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Willow Murphy's colourful paintings celebrate the joy of following passions and finding happiness again

Creative Boom

In her upcoming solo show this May, London artist Willow Murphy will celebrate the joy and power of colour as well as her own happy realisation that she could leave the world of tech and embrace her true passion for art. For example, whilst in San Francisco, she co-created large-scale murals with a team of artists.

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Murugiah on how to illustrate and brand a music festival

Creative Boom

We loved the visual identity for this year's Green Man so much that we had to interview the artist behind it. And as always, we're keen to point out visual arts are now key to the music festival vibe. Exploring identity Murugiah is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist currently living in London.

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Building software for artists

UX Collective

How can we build software tools that empower artists to use computation in their own work? I’m Sonia and I’m a member of the Expressive Computing Lab led by Jennifer Jacobs at the Media, Arts, and Technology Department at the University of California Santa Barbara. 2 Why would artists want to code? Plotting, Sonia Hashim.

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Five Artists to Meet at The Other Art Fair’s Upcoming Brooklyn Edition

Colossal

Eriko Tsogo, “The Marriage” (2022), paper, gel pen, ink, mechanical pencil Prepare to immerse yourself in the world of The Other Art Fair , making a return to Brooklyn from November 9 to 12. This time, the fair brings together an ensemble of over 120 independent artists in a brand-new setting at ZeroSpace.

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Best WordPress Themes For Artists 2021

Template Monster

The ultimate wish of every artist is to showcase their talent the best way possible. Undoubtedly, putting up a website based on the best artist WordPress themes is the most effortless and affordable way to do that. There is no better way to put a spotlight on your artistic work than showcasing it with WordPress artist themes.

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Asia Orlando wants you to stop and take a closer look at her colourful, detailed illustrations

Creative Boom

Amsterdam-based artist and commercial illustrator Asia Orlando specialises in creating vibrant, playful images that pull viewers in with intricate details. The balance between making art and making a living is difficult, so initially, Asia chose a middle path where she pursued interior architecture and design.