Design Milk

DECEMBER 22, 2023

DIORAMA – a series of three freestanding mixed media sculptures by artisans Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey – distills a variety of multidimensional scenes into an amalgam of colored glass and black metal artifacts to offer respite from the din of existence. Lara also teaches design and is an established printmaker.

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Sculpture Arts and Crafts Printmaking Publication 130

Colossal

MAY 1, 2024

This is an international open call, and all visual media is eligible. The residency supports artists from across the globe, working in all media, for periods of one to three months from August to October. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on May 14, 2024. Three prizes with cash, an exhibition opportunity, and a residency will be awarded.

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Creative Review

AUGUST 25, 2021

Molly Jones’ illustrations have the cheeky energy of a retro cartoon strip. Her loose lines, goofy yet expressive characters and trippy scenes make for an irreverent illustration style, often topped with playfully grotesque or childlike touches. Every time I create illustrations now I’m thinking ‘is this too much?’

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 16, 2022

Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a Canadian American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman who's now considered one of the most important American painters of the 20th century. Mainstream publishing and media haven't always done a great job at representing the contribution made by black creatives to the British art scene.

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Colossal

APRIL 14, 2022

She works in an array of mediums from printmaking and ink-based illustrations to mixed-media installations and fiber, pushing the limits of human anatomy into the realm of the absurd or subversive.

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Lisa Maltby

JULY 10, 2022

So how can food illustration help to market small food businesses more effectively? How can food illustration help? Food illustration, on the other hand, can be licensed for limited use meaning that you don’t have to invest in exclusivity or full copyright. Are your products high-end?

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Colossal

AUGUST 1, 2022

Open to Canadian women artists ages 25-40 living in New York state, this grant program offers three unrestricted $5,000 awards, one in visual arts, one in media and design, and the other in literature. Artists of all disciplines interested in printmaking are eligible for this new fellowship from the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts.

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Colossal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Illustration by Marija Tiurina Every month, Colossal shares a selection of opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies. If you’d like to list an opportunity here, please get in touch at hello@colossal.art. You can also join our monthly Opportunities Newsletter.

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Colossal

JUNE 1, 2024

VH AWARD for Emerging Asian Media Artists Featured The five finalists for this award by Hyundai Motor Group will each receive $25,000 in production grants and participate in an online residency program with Eyebeam. All media and subject matter will be considered. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. PST on June 20, 2024. Deadline: June 1, 2024.

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Colossal

MARCH 1, 2022

Awards are given out on an ongoing basis to creators in categories like Arts, Comics & Illustration, Design & Tech, Film, Food & Craft, Games, Music, and Publishing. This fellowship is open to international artists working in printmaking, digital media, installation art, social practice, photography, and book arts.

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Shillington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Ben Thaler is a #ShilloNY graduate, independent designer and illustrator, currently living in New York. Natalia Shilyaeva is a #ShilloMAN graduate, graphic designer and illustrator based in Manchester. With my illustration, I wanted to convey how I felt at my worst when you are in the spiral hole of anxiety, pain and uncertainty.

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Colossal

APRIL 4, 2022

Awards are given out on an ongoing basis to creators in categories like Arts, Comics & Illustration, Design & Tech, Film, Food & Craft, Games, Music, and Publishing. Deadline: Rolling. Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund. There is a $12 fee to apply. Deadline: April 15, 2022. Al & Mickey Quinlan Residency.

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Colossal

JULY 3, 2023

1708 Gallery’s InLight 2023 Call for Proposals (International) For this year’s exhibition, 1708 invites regional, national, and international artists working in all media and disciplines to submit entries that engage with and respond to Reflection and Refraction for the InLIght festival. Deadline: July 4, 2023. Deadline: 10 a.m.

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Moo

JANUARY 24, 2022

While I was formally trained in drawing, painting, printmaking, etc in the western academy, my practice encompasses so much more. As a mixed media artist, how do you select your medium for each project? The nature spot illustrations and animations are wonderful personal touches. I think of “art” in an expansive way.

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Colossal

MAY 3, 2022

Awards are given out on an ongoing basis to creators in categories like Arts, Comics & Illustration, Design & Tech, Film, Food & Craft, Games, Music, and Publishing. Deadline: Rolling. Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund. Artists receive a monthly $400 stipend, and the application fee is $20. Deadline: May 9, 2022.

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Colossal

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The annual juried Foundwork Artist Prize is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in any media. Awards are given out on an ongoing basis to creators in categories like Arts, Comics & Illustration, Design & Tech, Film, Food & Craft, Games, Music, and Publishing. Deadline: September 15, 2022. Deadline: Rolling.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 1, 2024

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Location: Baltimore, MD MICA is one of only a few colleges worldwide accredited in graphic design, interactive design, and illustration. Pieces can span any media, but aim for consistency in style and production quality. Over 25% of graduates have founded their firms or organisations.

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Shillington

AUGUST 20, 2023

I Love Typography I Love Typography covers everything from typography and type history to making fonts, and everything in between, including printmaking to book history and occasionally calligraphy. Its associated blog features a range of critical, informed writing about design and visual culture. Masterpicks has you covered.

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Shillington

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Nowadays it’s the third most popular social media platform in the world with over a billion users. Creative Director and Founder of Studio Kohl, Mira Malhotra is well worth a follow for her designs and illustrations inspired by her native India which often touch on national and international politics. Mira Malhotra. Kim Melvin.

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Shillington

MAY 23, 2022

Otis Graphic Design students are offered study in UX/UI, typography and type design and other typical graphic design skills, whilst also learning printmaking and traditional letterpress skills. Students also get hands-on in skills-based workshops in 2D and 3D design-specific media. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

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High on Design by Wix

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Whatever your creative endeavors entail, from printmaking or web design , or pursuing a career as a freelance artist, the following art blogs are here to kindle your curiosity and update you on the latest news from the creative world. Renowned media and events company, Frieze, has their very own art blog.

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Creative Market

JULY 15, 2021

Whenever you think of mass media, comics, and even collages, you remember the works of legends like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Jasper Johns. The illustration shows bursts of abstract expressionism that some onlookers have noted as nervous energy. These trailblazers of experimentation have left a profound impression on design.

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Illustration Art

JANUARY 12, 2009

The illustrations of William A. Kim learned to draw beautifully at a young age and went on to learn painting, printmaking and sculpting. Smith capture the mood of his era. I especially like the gritty, urban paintings he did in the 1940s and 1950s which have a tough, noir feeling. Also, that the whites of eyes aren't white at all.

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Shillington

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

KSU Visual Communication students learn a comprehensive curriculum which covers 2D and 3D design, as well as photography and illustration—allowing students to make their own path in the creative industries after graduating. Combined these three options make Kent State one of the best colleges for design in Ohio.

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Creative Boom

JULY 18, 2023

Or looking to commission an illustrator for a project? Look no further, as we list the best UK illustration agents around right now and the details you need to know. Looking for more money, better commissions, better clients and generally more respect as an illustrator? Illustrators on their roster include Alex T.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

and your contact information, social media , and website. Include work that illustrates the type of work you’d like to get. If you’re also a writer, photographer, or printmaker, then include it. And it is a key element of your overall marketing strategy. Create a Print Portfolio. Image Credit: Liam Nguyen.

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Shillington

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

As the title suggests, Graphic Design School introduces visual design for modern media and breaks it down in a way that’s easy to follow for any student pursuing a creative discipline. There are illustrations throughout, as well as case studies, designer biographies and student assignments for testing skills and concepts. Buy the book.

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Shillington

JUNE 24, 2020

We did the digging for you and have uncovered some of the many talented creatives—producing work across branding, illustration, digital design, animation and more—who call Pennsylvania home. Her subject matter has a strong lean to portraiture and character, with her digital illustrations evoking the texture and energy of traditional media.

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High on Design by Wix

JANUARY 6, 2022

From video boxes to vector illustrations - and every bit of imagery in between - Dennis Krawec has a unique visual language that completely enhances his artist website. Using the extra website real estate to greet visitors and showcase her illustrations, Lete’s splash page provides an intriguing preview of her talents.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 3, 2022

Every time you look at a logo, a poster, a flyer, or anything that uses visual media , you see the results of a specific set of rules and principles. A good photograph or illustration can do just that. The goal of any graphic designer is to make these principles come to life visually. Images can be created using many different mediums.

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High on Design by Wix

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

As an illustrator, your portfolio website is a crucial tool that helps both fans and potential clients explore your work. One of the very first steps in making an illustrator website is to look for web design inspiration. Isabelle’s illustrator website includes an art portfolio that showcases her works in a long scroll format.

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Shillington

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Written by seven designers: Ellen Lupton, Farah Kafei, Jennifer Tobias (who also illustrated the book!), As the title suggests, Graphic Design School introduces visual design for modern media and breaks it down in a way that’s easy to follow for any student pursuing a creative discipline. Valentina Vergara, Josh A. Buy the book.

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