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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

Creative Boom

Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. Her work on the illustration and lettering of book covers began with novels by Virginia Woolf, some of which were published in 2016 as a paperback series. Her illustrations are both captivating but not too obvious.

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

Digital art and illustrations have surged in popularity, with professional artists harnessing creativity, software, and technology to craft captivating visuals. Powerful Tools Enabling Limitless Creativity With tools like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate , and Corel Painter, artists now have unprecedented freedom to experiment.

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10 best artist and illustration agents in New York City

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Bertrand Aznar, represented by Illustration Division Whether you need representation or are looking to hire an artist or illustrator, these are the best places to head to in New York City. These behind-the-scenes champions of artistic talent serve as the bridge between artists and the industries that crave their creativity.

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10+ Best Desktop Publishing Software (2023)

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Discover the best desktop publishing software in 2023. Desktop publishing software is used to create visual communications, such as brochures, business cards, greeting cards, posters, web pages for professional or personal printing online or on-screen. Affinity Publisher Affinity Publisher. Limited PDF editing options.

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Koto brings editorial finesse to Index Ventures’ new publishing brand

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Koto chose an artistic style to reflect the "contemporary, editorial essence of the brand, fostering warmth and approachability while conveying the expertise of these individuals", Howard adds. Spotlighting the diverse founders of and contributors to Index Press was the focus of the bespoke art direction and illustrations.

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Illustrators North launches in Northern Ireland to bring together local artists

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One of the biggest challenges at the moment is that many agencies and publishers are unaware of the Northern Irish talent on their doorstep. Being open to introductions and aware of their members is one thing, as Illustrators North would love to help them build relationships with ad agencies, design agencies and publishers. "We

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The Very Long String: New artist Jess Wojcicki’s first illustrated children’s book

Creative Boom

For many artists, change is essential to keeping things fresh. So, she moved back to the East Midlands to fulfil a long-held desire to create and publish an illustrated picture book. The book will come signed with a personal note from the artist. Adding jungles and chaos removes the impact for me.

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