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Jeffery C. Becton on liminal spaces, creating emotional connections, and the power of ambiguity

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Fine art photographer Jeffery C. Jeffrey, a pioneer in the field of fine-art photography who lives and works in Deer Isle, Maine, expresses these thoughts and observations via seamless, painterly montages. What excites and intrigues you most about fine art photography? © Jeffery C. © Jeffery C.

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

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She also thanks her art teacher, who helped her lean more towards a creative subject in her further education. "My My parents and teachers constantly encouraged me to participate in art competitions. Through those, I realised that I could pursue art as a profession. That's when I decided to go to an art college.".

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Zhiyu You depicts the struggles facing women in a diabolical series of Hell Scene paintings

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Other works in her portfolio realise these elements in different ways, such as a series of portraits where a woman's mouth becomes a jail and the demands of modern life cluster around her in a flurry of window-like boxes. I hope that through my work, I can help girls still being treated unfairly."

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Textile artist Anya Paintsil incorporates humour, hair and folklore to tell stories of her dual heritage

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She grew up speaking Welsh and always had a "weird little art practice" going on the side, even though she wasn't much a fan of school or art, for that matter. Having left education at 16, Anya worked full-time before heading to Glasgow and decided to study art at university – choosing illustration as her initial discipline.

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Sara Dobson and Rijul Narwal on how a UAL scholarship changed their lives

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It offers courses in art, design, fashion, computing, communication and performing arts across six renowned colleges (Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts) and the Creative Computing Institute.

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Tips for a Successful Career in Graphic Design Studies

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Your first step should be building a solid educational foundation. A graphic design bachelor of fine arts isn’t just a degree; it’s your entry ticket into the world of design. Build a Strong Portfolio A standout portfolio is your best friend in the graphic design industry. Let’s jump in!

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Asia Orlando wants you to stop and take a closer look at her colourful, detailed illustrations

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After completing my master's degree in fine arts and gaining experience in architecture studios, I realised my heart wasn't in it." I started from scratch, building my portfolio and engaging with the online community, and gradually, my work began attracting clients more and more," she reveals.