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Sarah Mafféïs illuminates everyday moments through texture, tone and craft

Creative Boom

However, her passion for illustration never waned. For Sarah, inspiration is like a stream that flows from her immediate surroundings. "I I am highly attuned to the atmosphere around me," she says, "so I find constant inspiration in my living environment and the changing seasons."

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'They're like eye candy': Milagros Pico on creating emotional illustrations bursting with colour

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Buenos Aires-based illustrator Milagros Pico specialises in creating images that are bursting with vibrant colours. If the illustrations of Milagros Pico had a flavour, they'd definitely be bittersweet. Describing her work as "eye candy", her art has an appropriate sharpness and sourness to it.

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UAL student Shihui Li highlights animal extinction through sugar-spun folk art

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When themes of social justice are built into the curriculum, they become embedded into the wider picture, helping us to both imagine and realise more just, sustainable futures. To spotlight the issue of biodiversity loss, Shihui crafted caramel figures of extinct animals using traditional Chinese sugar painting.

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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. 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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Showcasing illustration work: how to create your best portfolio

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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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Roam magazine celebrates the modern folk movement in a refreshing new way

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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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Diverse Expressions: 5 Artwork Themes to Discover at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn This May

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Dawn Beckles, “Forever The Cream” (2023), acrylic, charcoal, gold leaf, spray paint, paper on canvas Get ready for an art event unlike any other. The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art returns to ZeroSpace in Brooklyn from May 16 to 19. His digital and mixed media works reflect Black history and culture.

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