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Maiyashu's new picture book explores how people relate to their hometowns in a breathtaking way

Creative Boom

It's a theme that author and illustrator Xinyue Chen, AKA Maiyashu, explores to great effect in their latest picture book, I Will Always Be Here. Unsurprisingly, it's a skill that has been a long time in the making: "In 2020, I made my first picture book by hand and realised I wanted to create more illustrations and books," says Maiyashu.

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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I Take award-winning illustrator Sravyaa. "90% That's not the case, however, for illustrator Victoria Williams. Illustrator Sarah J Coleman, aka Inkymole , is among those who've dipped their toe into the TikTok waters. I do the same.".

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Interview with Michelle Crocker, Shillington Graduate and Freelance Designer for Film and TV

Shillington

Three months later, with a fresh portfolio, Michelle headed out into the industry and started working as a freelancer taking on jobs in the film and TV industry. I spent my time printmaking which I loved, however I left with no real life design skills. This is where I began to learn using Photoshop and Illustrator.

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12 of the best online clothing stores that sell unique pieces by leading artists and designers

Creative Boom

Some of our recommendations are sold directly by creatives themselves, while others are from larger stores that commission artists and illustrators to create unique designs for them. Maddy McIndoe is a London-based designer and illustrator whose work is characterised by a love of colour, pattern and playfulness. Humphries & Begg.

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The Creative Boom 2023 Christmas gift guide for creatives

Creative Boom

Stocking Fillers Grumpy Ant plush toy by Aysha Tengiz If you have a friend who makes (or just appreciates) good art, check out the online shop of Aysha Tengiz, a London-based artist working within illustration, animation and textile design. And this one has been designed by Dutch designer/printmaker Karel Martens.

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The Sustainability Issue is out now!

Creative Review

In addition to a wealth of articles on sustainability, this issue of the magazine also features interviews with illustrator Henn Kim and printmaker Amos Paul Kennedy Jr, as well as a conversation with New York-based photographer Philip Montgomery, who documented the height of the coronavirus pandemic in the city.

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Behind the Shop: The Story of True Grit Texture Supply

Creative Market

Grain Shader Brushes For Illustrator. Andrew is an LA-based Australian illustrator, designer, and art director who has created some of this marketplace's most popular grungy textures. I primarily work in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. They have to work for professional designers and illustrators that are at a very high level.