Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

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. This is where illustration agents come into play. But how on Earth do you find a market for your work? David Doran, represented by B&A 2.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 17, 2024

Beautiful Whiskey Branding: The Art of the Craft Spirit Label Let's be honest here, my thirsty friends. The branding of craft whiskeys is where the real artistry shines. In this extensive journey, we'll explore the finer points of beautiful branding for craft spirits. The age statement? The price tag?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 30, 2024

Atlanta-based graphic designer and illustrator Broly Su brings both his skills together in work inspired by retro toys, hip-hop culture and graffiti. Sleek, stylish and funny, Broly Su's award-winning illustrations have been featured by the likes of Adult Swim, NBA and Sprite, to name a few.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 3, 2023

So far, 2023 has been a quiet year for New York City-based illustrator David Huang. It's been just over twelve months since we last caught up with David Huang when we talked to the Taiwanese American illustrator about the struggles he's experienced in order to carve out a career as an artist. Kind of like a catchphrase or filler words."

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Creative Boom

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Tender uses drama, art and media to provide a safe, enjoyable space where people can engage with sensitive topics, 'rehearse' for real-life scenarios and explore their rights, responsibilities and expectations within relationships. Overall, Osch's branding evokes the right atmosphere for the topic by being calm, warm and welcoming.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. We share some tips from the Creative Boom community on presenting your illustrations in the best possible light. Quality over quantity."

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Graphic Design Junction

JANUARY 4, 2024

Digital art and illustrations have evolved into a powerful and dynamic form of artistic expression, pushing the boundaries of creativity and imagination. In the year 2024, we find ourselves amidst a thriving era of digital artwork, witnessing the awe-inspiring creations of professional artists and illustrator designers.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock With so much talent out there, how do you get noticed as a freelance illustrator? Illustration is a great way to make a living that can be both creatively fulfilling and well compensated. And that means not only being a skilled artist but also making your mark as an unmistakable, sought-after illustrator.

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Designspiration

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Discover more of the best Art, Illustrations, Paper Crafts, Art Papers, and Paper Art inspiration on Designspiration Saved by Richard The Gray (@richardgray).

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Orange County-based illustrator Raina Jia puts emotions first in her drawings, aiming to tell stories that connect with audiences from diverse walks of life. But as she grew older, she saw it would be more difficult than she first realised and decided to turn her attention to graphic design instead of illustration.

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Creative Boom

JULY 5, 2023

Here's a great example from Process Play , an independent design and identity studio based in West Yorkshire working across the worlds of art, music, culture and craft. The studio had also crafted CD packaging design for End of the Road's ninth collaborative album with Rough Trade, featuring music from that year's festival.

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Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Discover more of the best Art, Illustrations, Crafts, Paper Art, and Paper Crafts inspiration on Designspiration Saved by Rickard Arvius (@rickardarvius).

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Creative Boom

MARCH 15, 2022

A designer and illustrator based in Baroda, India, Soumyaraj Vishwakarma creates digital artworks that are dynamic, otherwordly and intricate, celebrating those slower-paced days when we're able to forget our troubles and enjoy the simple things in life that make us happy. Art has always been a strong part of Soumyaraj's identity.

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Creative Boom

JULY 26, 2023

Illustrator Julie Alex creates unique portraits, still-life artworks and landscapes that are instantly recognisable thanks to her use of colour and one-of-a-kind slanted style. Like most artists, it's a craft she began practising in childhood when she would spend her time sketching alongside her sister. It wasn't easy, though."

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

© Lisa Ha London-based illustrator and designer Lisa Ha seeks out the positives in the world with her joyful artwork that focuses on "exploring ideas and bringing them to life with imagery." Brought to life with beautifully-textured washes, Lisa's illustrations are a lovely reminder of the joy that can be found in the world.

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Abduzeedo

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Mastering 3D Illustration: A Journey Through Art abduzeedo 0215—24 Dive into the world of 3D Illustration with Leonardoworx LWX's latest gallery, showcasing a blend of vibrant colors, abstract compositions, and innovative textures.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 8, 2024

If your background is in graphic design, illustration or similar creative discipline, and you want to pivot to motion design, there couldn't be a better time to do so. A lot of them have worked in similar creative industries such as graphic design or illustration, and want to move into motion.

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Just Creative

MARCH 23, 2024

Kristen Nikosey: The Art and Craft of Communication Janet Allinger: With Tongue Planted Firmly in Cheek Laura Smith: Reinventing Retro Deborah Sussman: Urban Legend Debbie Millman: Modern Design Discourse’s Chief Paula Scher: The Dame of Grande Design Bigger is definitely better. Her book illustrations are rich.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

© Van Saiyan Spanish illustrator Van Saiyan recalls special moments from his childhood when creating gloriously retro artwork that evokes the look and feel of old-school pulp comics. His illustrations have appeared in editorial columns for the likes of The Washington Post, Forbes and Entertainment Weekly.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Tinglin Liu draws attention to one such street in her latest illustration project. But it's also a great place for art, antiques, culture, and curiosities, with experienced, knowledgeable dealers ready to help you find exactly what you're looking for. The towering skyline. Big Ben and St Paul's. Dialogue In The Window.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 15, 2024

But how many of us have actually used that struggle in our art? A 2012 graduate from Boston University's College of Fine Art, she's also the creative director of Brooklyn Magazine print publication. Recently, she was invited to craft a display for Desert Island Comics in Brooklyn's hip area of Williamsburg.

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We And The Color

JANUARY 22, 2024

As a designer with dreams of launching your own business, you’re not just creating art; you’re crafting a brand, a vision, and a livelihood. Are you the master of minimalist elegance, the guru of vibrant illustrations, or the wizard of user-centric interfaces? Header image by @rh2010 via Adobe Stock.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2023

New York-based illustrator Carlos Miranda specialises in creating vibrant, trippy artworks that tap into the imagery from his subconscious. We caught up with him to learn more about his work and how a background in engineering set him up for a career in illustration. Carlos Miranda's career as an illustrator has hit the ground running.

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Spoon Graphics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In today’s Adobe Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create hand lettering illustrations the easy way! This popular art style combines a silhouette graphic and a quote that is distorted and manipulated to fit within the outline of the surrounding shape. Download my FREE Ink Stamp Texturizer – [link].

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Award-winning London-based illustrator Josh Patterson specialises in creating bright, bold and playful artwork that grabs people's attention. Like many illustrators, Josh settled on a creative path when he was young. From an early age, art and design has always been a big part of my life," he tells Creative Boom. I love them.

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Abduzeedo

MARCH 21, 2024

Unleashing Creativity: Headspace's Unique Art Supply Branding abduzeedo 0321—24 Discover Headspace Art Supplies for a unique blend of high-quality crafting, branding, and visual identity. Unleash creativity and mindfulness through art. The outcome of this collaborative effort is a brand identity that speaks volumes.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 23, 2024

Startup Branding: Crafting an Unforgettable Identity Let's start things off on a real note – your startup's brand is its calling card. Defining Your Startup's Brand Okay, buckle those thinking caps – it's time to get elbow-deep into crafting your startup's one-of-a-kind brand identity. No pressure, right?

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If they're reading The Oracle of the Rising Sun cards, they're also treated to the stunning illustrations drawn by Jenny Hamasaki, also known as Jenny à la Mode. These meticulously realised illustrations are not merely chosen for their aesthetic qualities either. By using them, people get an insight into their fortune.

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We And The Color

MARCH 15, 2024

Xinyue Chen, aka Maiyashu, is Exploring Emotions and Memories Through Illustrations. In the bustling metropolis of New York, amidst the vibrant art scene, resides a talented illustrator who captivates viewers with her emotive and poignant creations. All images © by Maiyashu.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 14, 2024

Folk music, folk tales, folk art and other cultural artefacts are passed down from generation to generation and may point to deeper truths than official history, which can often be heavily influenced by contemporary propaganda. But history isn't just a list of names and dates, wars and leaders; it's much broader than that.

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Just Creative

JUNE 11, 2023

There are abstract shapes, asian patterns, Chinese visual design elements, vector art, icons & graphics for free & paid download. image credit: Design Cuts Another set loaded with Chinese patterns and illustrations, this bundle is an equally competent choice for anything related to Chinese branding. Download Now 2.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Bay-area-based artist Goldie Cai explores the joy of daily life and the world of mental health in her bold, textural illustrations that make the most of limited palettes and bright colours. Growing up around many illustrated books was hugely inspirational too; it always felt like there was a magic to the craft," she tells Creative Boom.

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Creative Boom

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In the outskirts of Stockholm, a Swedish artist named Malin Rosenqvist weaves intricate tales through the medium of illustration. Malin's journey began in Sweden, where she initially studied animation at the Royal College of Art Craft & Design before embarking on an MA in animation and illustration at HSLU in Luzern, Switzerland, in 2010.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2023

Paper engineer, graphic designer and illustrator Julia Yus recaptures the magic she felt when she first opened a pop-up book in her delightfully colourful and child-like creations. And in her beautiful, hand-crafted illustrations, she takes you right back to that magical feeling. Madrid-based artist Julia Yus does.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 12, 2024

As visionary graphic designers and artists pioneer new realms of expression, they fuse watercolor, chalkboard, paper, and opulent gold textures to craft mesmerizing inspirational quotes and lettering typography designs imbued with the essence of goodtype philosophy.

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Creative Boom

JULY 20, 2023

Multidisciplinary artist Carolina Melis has explored her passion for generative art with Kubikino , a series of images released on the blockchain which use animated loops to produce one-of-a-kind portraits. When it comes to generative arts, the role of the creator differs significantly compared to that of a traditional artist.

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Design Milk

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Though seemingly contrasting crafts, the partnership indicates where the artists are in exploring the boundaries of their work, respectively, as Cushing experiments with metal’s structural implications and Sparey accentuates the precision of her material against a second element.

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