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Spinning a yarn: how Icelandic artist Ýrúrarí turns textiles into stunning works of art

Creative Boom

But Icelandic artist Ýr Jóhannsdóttir, aka Ýrúrarí , has been turning them into stunning works of art. This project evolved into 'visible mending' workshops in her open studio at the The Museum of Design and Applied Arts in 2021. Process and perspective How, we wondered, does she approach creating her unique art forms?

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Soumyaraj Vishwakarma's calming illustrations remind us to enjoy a slower pace of life

Creative Boom

I always carry a sketchbook, too, as it helps me get references for poses. Art has always been a strong part of Soumyaraj's identity. Her mother bought her a watercolour kit when she was a young child, and they would sit and paint together and craft for hours. Through those, I realised that I could pursue art as a profession.

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Artists demonstrate how to grab attention at the world's biggest design event

Creative Boom

And so, every year, they put a lot of time, effort, and money into developing a unique art installation that conveys their vision of the automotive future. Yes, it's quite a complex topic to evoke in a work of visual art. This year, we got not one but two such exhibits under the joint heading of 'Time'.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

Creative Boom

And outside her day job, she's the co-founder of Woodism , an art collaboration that celebrates children with autism whilst raising money for charity. Through her workshop, Own Your Story, Olivia coaches audiences in a methodology for crafting a clear, concise and compelling personal brand story. Charlotte Adorjan. Olivia Christian.

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Illustrator Sirin Thada creates layered images inspired by nature

Creative Review

The New York-based illustrator and artist has been drawing ever since she could hold a pencil between her fingers, and pursued art in one form or another at every step of her education. “I continued drawing and crafting just for fun, and when Tumblr was a thing, I started sharing my work there. . ” sirinthada.com.

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50+ Best Gifts for Designers on Every Budget

Inkbot Design

Visual books full of artwork, photography, and graphic techniques often provide the most value for designers. Here are the top picks in this category: Art and Design Books From modern to contemporary works, art books give designers eye candy to admire and draw ideas from. Sale Modern Art. Bring out your inner Matisse.

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The beauty of design

UX Collective

But while I believe only beautifully crafted experiences can deliver this emotional value, I will agree that beauty is a rather ambiguous term and therefore difficult to define. Art Nouveau design by Hector Guimard. Beauty has always been a very important theme in my work. Entrance to Abbesses, Paris Metro.