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Yuchen Lu creates dreamlike illustrations inspired by Greek mythology and Chinese folklore

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"I was lucky to have more access to art than most Chinese children," she tells Creative Boom. After I graduated from the School of Visual Arts, I stayed in New York. I get my inspiration from nature, mythology, fairy tales, and dreams," she explains. "To My favourite inspiration of all is Greek mythology.

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Holly Stapleton mixes gouache with digital art to create works bathed in golden hour light

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The Toronto-based artist masterfully mixes hand-painted gouache with digital art to achieve this unique style. "I I would say my style focuses on merging analogue and digital illustration in a minimalistic way," Holly tells Creative Boom. "I My work explores the complex nature of selfhood, vulnerability and loneliness.".

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Changyu Zou creates stunning illustrations inspired by the beauty and romance of poetry

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Most of Changyu's inspiration comes from the written word instead of other artists; poetry, particularly, gets her creative juices flowing. Although these words are sometimes very abstract and difficult to understand, they are an unlimited source of inspiration for my imagination," she explains. "I

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Amazing Digital Canvas Illustrations By Denis Gonchar

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Denis Gonchar stands as a luminary in the world of digital canvas illustrations art, hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Ukraine. With a keen eye for detail and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Denis has carved a niche for himself in the ever-evolving realm of digital creativity.

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Why today's visual artists need to be multi-disciplined masters

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Whether that was oil painting, digital illustration, animation or whatever, you'd need to buckle down, hone your focus and keep doing the same thing again and again until you become a true master. The world of visual arts is no longer confined to distinct categories. In 2024, though, that's all been flipped on its head.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

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So in this article, we've gathered together a mix of emerging and established women working in their profession, all doing wonderful things to inspire your own career. Dennis is an independent designer and creative director, working across branding, art direction and graphic design. Olivia Christian. Jolene Delisle.

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Esther Tang's gloriously textural illustrations help her connect to the world emotionally

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Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2022, her distinctive illustration style has been recognised by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, and the World Illustration Awards. The core of my art lies in its ability to stir emotions, spark thoughts, and initiate conversations," Esther tells Creative Boom. "The

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