Its Nice That

AUGUST 4, 2025

One evening copywriter Cristian Burgos and art director Christian Hurtado (the Colombian creative duo behind its making) were chatting over a game of Fifa and spotted odd marks across their virtual field, the remanence of players paths on the pitch “and we thought: hey, those weird shapes could be something – 2hat if we made a typeface out of them?”

Fonts

Its Nice That

JULY 16, 2025

Crafting soft animated loops as well as longer more narrative films, he is finding the medium to be a way to enhance the depth of his minimalist scenes. She joined as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design.

Animation

Colossal

JULY 1, 2025

Walker Youngbird Foundation—Emerging Native Arts Grant Featured This grant supports early-career Native artists who are honoring tradition while shaping the future of contemporary Indigenous art. Eligible disciplines include 2D and 3D visual arts, time-based media, multi-disciplinary arts, and contemporary takes on traditional arts.

Artist

Its Nice That

JUNE 12, 2025

His approach to framing his images lay somewhere between capturing the candid moments that Moree naturally delivered and carefully crafting intentional portraits that framed its local people. “I She joined as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2024

Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market? So, to help you make the most of these events, we asked experienced creators who have found success in the art fair and market scene to share their best tips. I've been selling at illustration fairs and art markets for years," says illustrator and pattern designer Jacqueline Colley.

Marketing

Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

And it doesn't matter how young or old you are: this back-to-school sensation can trigger a desire to learn new skills, challenge yourself, and take your craft to the next level. Staying ahead of the AI curve Let's face it: AI – and most specifically, generative AI art – will put many creatives out of work in the coming years.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

JUNE 15, 2022

Students at Glasgow School of Art. Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). 22 Men by Emma Williams, MA Art and Science (Central Saint Martins). RA Schools Show , Royal Academy of Arts.

Fine Art

Creative Boom

JULY 18, 2023

Arena Founded in 1968, Arena is home to an enviable and carefully crafted list of illustrators, including award-winners and best-sellers. Paradise Sands - illustration by Levi Pinfold from the picture book published by Walker Studio. The list of creatives on its books is wide-ranging. Illustrators on their roster include Alex T.

Illustrator

Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. And this one has been designed by Dutch designer/printmaker Karel Martens.

Arts and Crafts

Creative Boom

JUNE 19, 2024

It's been principally designed for typographers to craft extended text, book design, and publishing detail. Mynor-B Mynor-B Mynor-B Newsam Evan Deterling is a creative director and art director currently working between New York and Berlin. Ravenscar The latest typeface from Jeremy Tankard, Ravenscar, is an old-face slab serif.

Fonts

Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With over a decade of experience in the illustration industry under his belt, recent years have seen him take more of a design-led approach to his craft. Chris has spent the last 12 years applying his skills to the problem-solving and deadline-intensive task of editorial illustration while working on books and releasing his own prints.

Illustrator

Creative Boom

JUNE 21, 2022

These are one-off pieces, lovingly designed and crafted by independents, so you're certain to stand out from the crowd. The methods they use means there are always minor imperfections, giving the clothes a uniquely hand-crafted, organic feel. Working in a clean, safe and pleasant environment. Humphries & Begg. Aysha Tengiz.

Artist

Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2024

City of Wichita Arkansas River Public Art Project (International) This open call seeks projects for three permanent, public works along the Arkansas Riverfront. Gen-Art: Exploring Creativity Across the Generations (U.S.) 2025 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition (U.S.) Craft Research Fund Grant (U.S.) Deadline: 5 p.m.

Artist

Colossal

JULY 31, 2024

Open Calls On the Shelf: A Photo Book Exhibition (International) In conjunction with the 2024 Filter Photo Festival, Filter Photo is hosting an open theme call for well-conceived, original, and compelling photo books, whether self-published, handmade, or commercially published. One winner will receive $500. There is a $25 entry fee.

Artist

Shillington

JUNE 24, 2020

Denmon’s recent book cover design for author and actress Echo Brown ‘s young adult novel Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard is an eye-catching, masterful work of illustration. The family-run studio was founded upon a passion for sharing great innovative design and printmaking. Mary Kate McDevitt.

Animation

Shillington

AUGUST 20, 2023

I Love Typography I Love Typography covers everything from typography and type history to making fonts, and everything in between, including printmaking to book history and occasionally calligraphy. The brainchild of Parisian art director Martin Joubert, Print.pm Masterpicks has you covered.

Graphic Design

High on Design by Wix

DECEMBER 6, 2021

While there are many ways to gather inspiration and new ideas, art blogs offer a vast hub of information and diverse topics. 15 best art blogs to add to your reading list. 15 best art blogs to add to your reading list. Art Observed. Google Arts & Culture. Wix Creative. Aesthetica.

Art

High on Design by Wix

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

This online portfolio is also the place for you to craft the story behind your personal practice, shaping its narrative in your own words, colors, and style. Isabelle’s illustrator website includes an art portfolio that showcases her works in a long scroll format. Miranda Sofroniou. Brian Cronin. Naomi Wilkinson.

Portfolio

Inkbot Design

MARCH 1, 2024

Top 8 Graphic Design Schools to Launch Your Career Graphic design is an exciting and vibrant industry that allows creative professionals to use art, technology, and communication skills to solve problems. With Yale’s robust liberal arts heritage, graphic design students also gain interdisciplinary perspectives to inform creative solutions.

Graphic Design

Shillington

MARCH 8, 2021

You’ll certainly smile when you see Missy’s cheerful work, which spans graphic design, illustration, animation and art direction. Working for clients such as The New York Times and Tate, her artworks vary from editorial pieces and children’s books to advertising campaigns. Hélène Baum-Owoyele. Louise Brady.

Arts and Crafts

Colossal

JULY 3, 2023

Open Calls Franklin Furnace 2023 XENO Prize for Artists’ Books (International) This prize offers $5,000 to one artist to publish an artist’s book centered around book banning/burning in an edition of at least 120 copies. All forms of two-dimensional, traditional, and non-conventional art media are eligible for the online show.

Artist

Just Creative

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

If you’re also a writer, photographer, or printmaker, then include it. You may choose a single large sheet that folds up to a compact size or large layout the size of a coffee table book. Many designers use a book format. When selecting work for your portfolio: Think about how to organize or categorize it so it tells a story.

Portfolio

Colossal

MARCH 1, 2024

1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo Featured Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. The program is designed to support K–12 educators in any subject area who are interested in bringing contemporary art, artists, and themes into the classroom. Deadline: 11:59 p.m.

Artist

Design Wizard

JUNE 20, 2019

Design legend Paula Scher eases the worries of many struggling designers by admitting that mistakes can help you improve your craft. In this quote, surrealist Salvador Dalí espouses the value of hard work when it comes to design and art. Design is a solution to a problem; art is a question to a problem.” - John Maeda.

Graphic Design

Eye on Design

AUGUST 22, 2022

Born in 1955 near Boston, MA to parents who were both creative professionals, Sandhaus grew up in the kind of design-filled home that had a printmaking workshop—which doubled as a ping pong table—in its basement. She moved up quickly in the company, beginning as a staff designer before transitioning to art director by 23.

Graphic

Shillington

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Though, when it comes to books on the topic of graphic design, it’s often hard to find the best ones to read. The best graphic design books can take you on an exciting journey of the imagination and transport you to new creative worlds. Potentially the most important book for graphic designers ever. Buy the book.

Graphic Design

Shillington

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The best graphic design books are not dry and dusty academic tomes, but take you on an exciting journey of the imagination and transport you to new creative worlds. From classics of the discipline to the best of new releases, these books should be on every designer’s reading list. Buy the book. Buy the book.

Graphic Design

Colossal

AUGUST 1, 2022

Faena Prize for the Arts (International). Artists across genres, disciplines, and technologies are invited to imagine temporary and site-specific projects installed at Faena Beach during Miami Art Week 2022. The annual SPIE International Day of Light Photo Contest focuses on light and its vital role in nature, art, and technology.

Artist

Colossal

MAY 17, 2022

Guy Laramée, “Encyclopedie Larousse” (detail), carved books, pigments, inks, and metal clip. Books have beguiled us since they first emerged in the form of ancient scrolls and codices around the world. Guy Laramée, “Encyclopedie Larousse,” carved books, pigments, inks, and metal clip.

Print

Colossal

MARCH 1, 2022

Bio Art and Design (BAD) Award 2022. Recently graduates interested in bio art and design are encouraged to submit proposals for the 2022 BAD Award. The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation is offering $10,000 to one Native artist for a proposed project in a variety of disciplines. Open Calls. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST on March 25.

Artist

Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Susannah Kelly Art Award Featured The newly launched Susannah Kelly Art Award offers three $2,000 grants for artists working in drawing, painting, and sculpting. Bio Art & Design Award 2024 (International) Geared toward emerging designers and artists, this €25,000 award promotes bio art and design.

Artist

Colossal

MAY 1, 2024

Submissions will be juried by Lauren Rosati, Associate Curator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City and Maya Brooks, Assistant Curator, North Carolina Museum of Art. ARTS Southeast’s ON::View Artist Residency Program Featured Applications are now open for the On::View Artist Residency Program in Savannah, Georgia.

Artist

Colossal

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Collection of the artist, courtesy of Ota Fine Arts. Massachusetts Design Art and Technology Institute (DATMA) – SHELTER 2023 Featured. Tawney Fellowship at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. This fellowship fosters engagement with Tawney’s art environment installed at JMKAC’s Art Preserve in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Artist

Colossal

MARCH 1, 2023

Open Calls Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Call for Artists (Wisconsin) Artists and curators living in Wisconsin are encouraged to submit proposals for an exhibition at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. There is a $5 application fee. Deadline: 5 p.m.

Artist

Colossal

JUNE 1, 2024

1,800 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo Featured Innovate Grant awards two $1,800 grants each quarter to one visual artist and one photographer. 2024 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award (International) Artists, photographers, and illustrators are invited to submit cohesive bodies of work they’d like to see turned into a book.

Artist

Colossal

MAY 3, 2022

based artists at any stage of their career to create a public art project that addresses a critical social issue. Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize. Awarding $57,000 in cash and prizes, this annual international competition celebrates diversity and excellence in visual arts, supporting all static mediums. Deadline: May 5, 2022.

Artist

Colossal

OCTOBER 1, 2023

BLINK Cincinnati Call for Artists Featured With the highly anticipated return of its massive public art spectacle, BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, is calling for artists working in light-based experiential installation, murals, projection mapping, digital art, or animation to submit proposals for the October 17 to 20, 2024, event.

Artist