Colossal

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Arcimboldo’s work inspired some European illustrators to portray tradespeople as physical embodiments of their work, such as Nicolas de Larmessin in the 17th century and Martin Engelbrecht in the 18th. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 20, 2025

Don’t forget the callouts (Image: © Edward Barons) Callouts turn your piece from a pretty illustration into a usable concept, but are so often forgotten in junior artists’ portfolios. Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

enable users to generate illustrated assets from simple sketches, offering a new level of accessibility to design." In an article we published in May, Simon Case predicted that AI will destroy jobs and create a movement towards one-person design agencies. Beyond that, new AI platforms like Exactly.ai

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Design You Trust

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Shinji Tsuchimochi is a Tokyo-based illustrator renowned for his contemporary interpretations of traditional Japanese ukiyo-e art. Tsuchimochi’s art has been featured in various exhibitions and publications, earning international recognition for its intricate detail and imaginative compositions.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 18, 2025

Curated by Andrs Oliva, the exhibition positions letterpress as the unsung "building blocks" of modern London - both literally, in how type helped shape the city's publishing history, and metaphorically, in how design and print continue to define cultural identity.

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Its Nice That

JULY 8, 2025

Words Ellis Tree — Date 8 July 2025 Work Illustration Print Risograph Zine Drawing Process History Sana Bansal creates all kinds of characters, from potatoes to aubergines with faces to furry creatures large and small, with tactile, warm textures she makes with “wax pastels and a simple 6B pencil.”

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JULY 14, 2025

Words Ellis Tree — Date 14 July 2025 Work Illustration Sculpture 3D Drawing Funny Nature Animals The Toronto-based illustrator Madeleine LeBrun isn’t using the most conventional materials when it comes to illustration – the artist specialises in a mixture of bas-relief sculpture and digital photocollage.

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Its Nice That

JULY 17, 2025

Reading "Sergey Isakov’s illustrations." Words Ellis Tree — Date 17 July 2025 Work Illustration 2D Drawing Funny Food & Drink Animals You might have come across Sergey Isakov’s illustrations if you’ve been reading The New York Times or The New Yorker lately.

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We And The Color

MAY 18, 2025

Take this Online Course by Pietari Posti of Studio Posti and Discover the Secrets to Colorful Vector Illustrations in Adobe Illustrator. With their bold colors and flawlessly clean lines, dont you think vector illustrations are fascinating, too? He is an exceptionally accomplished illustrator. Good news is on the horizon.

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Its Nice That

JULY 1, 2025

He studied (BA) Fine Art and has a strong interest in digital kitsch, multimedia painting, collage, nostalgia, analog and all matters of strange stuff. pcm@itsnicethat.com View more from Poster Black Lodge Press is the decade-long print project dedicated to all things anarchist, queer and anti-fascist 8 days ago Work Graphic Design.

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Colossal

JANUARY 15, 2025

This month, the team at The Public Domain Review launched a new project aimed at artists, illustrators, designers, and creatives of all stripes. Containing 10,000+ items, the Public Domain Image Archive is a vast trove of illustrations, prints, scans, and more, all downloadable and free for use.

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Colossal

APRIL 1, 2025

2025 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award Featured Booooooomand Bookmobile are teaming up for this popular open call supporting artist publishing. Nine artists, illustrators, or photographers will be selected to create a book or zine featuring a cohesive body of work at no cost. There is a $35 entry fee. Deadline: April 15, 2025.

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JUNE 11, 2025

Words Ellis Tree — Date 11 June 2025 Work Graphic Design Illustration Typography Logo Rebrand Identity Music Sport Branding Before graphic designer and illustrator Antoine Laurent came onto the creative scene, he was a carpenter that spent quite a lot of his spare time skateboarding.

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Creative Bloq

JULY 17, 2025

Reviews By Beth Nicholls published 17 July 2025 Comments ( 0 ) ( ) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Here’s how it works.

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We And The Color

JANUARY 25, 2025

Expect to find everything from striking graphic design projects to captivating photography and inspiring illustrations. AIGA Eye on Design ( @aigaeyeondesign ) AIGA Eye on Design is an online platform published by AIGA, the professional association for design. We even showcase a curated selection of design templates on our account.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 19, 2025

Kam Tang pushes the limits of Adobe Illustrator with gummy wonders 4 June 2025 Work Digital. He studied (BA) Fine Art and has a strong interest in digital kitsch, multimedia painting, collage, nostalgia, analog and all matters of strange stuff. It's Nice That Newsletters Fancy a bit of It's Nice That in your inbox?

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Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2025

From graffiti walls in Hull to the drawing table at OurCreative, Chris Charlton's unconventional, creative path is a lesson in resilience, adaptability, and a love of illustration that refused to be shut down. Today, Chris is the in-house illustrator at OurCreative, where he's been for the last 20 years. In fact, it's anything but.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 16, 2025

pcm@itsnicethat.com View more from Typography Skate culture and street art steers graphic designer and illustrator Antoine Laurent 5 days ago Work Graphic Design. Skate culture and street art steers graphic designer and illustrator Antoine Laurent 5 days ago Work Graphic Design.

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We And The Color

MARCH 31, 2025

Perhaps you recall the impact of the first Support Independent Type book from Slanted Publishers back in 2020? If design matters to you, if typography fascinates you, or if you simply crave exposure to the leading edge of visual expression, this is a publication demanding your attention. Consider it a potent injection of inspiration.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 14, 2025

📖 Reading Time: 5 minutes 🏷️ Categories: Design, Branding, Marketing 📅 Published: [DATE] Top 8 Free iPhone Apps Every Designer Should Know About The iPhone isn’t just a communication device; it’s one of the most underrated tools in a designer’s arsenal. Here’s a list of the 8 best free iPhone apps that every designer should have installed.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 22, 2025

With roots in editorial design at publications such as GQ and The New York Times, Rachel brings a sophisticated approach to visual storytelling—creating clear hierarchies that guide readers through complex information while maintaining strong aesthetic integrity. She loves humour and the public domain.

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Its Nice That

JULY 15, 2025

POV Forward Thinking Review of the Year Editorial Team Jenny Brewer Olivia Hingley Ellis Tree Elizabeth Goodspeed Liz Gorny Extra nice Extra Search Account Social Inclusive Sans expands upon Penguin’s history with playfulness and curiosity Accessibility and boldness are the key focus in Olivia King’s customised typeface for the publishing giant.

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Design You Trust

APRIL 22, 2025

Following World War I, Thiriet transitioned to illustrating popular novels, including works by Georges Simenon (published under pseudonyms). His artistic contributions extended to public spaces, with murals in Crteil, where he also served as deputy mayor from 1925 to 1942. h/t: vintag.es

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We And The Color

JULY 10, 2025

When desktop publishing software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop emerged, traditional paste-up artists saw their roles become obsolete. This applies to interactions with clients, colleagues, and the public. When the printing press arrived, scribes feared for their craft. Yet, something different happened.

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Its Nice That

JULY 15, 2025

He studied (BA) Fine Art and has a strong interest in digital kitsch, multimedia painting, collage, nostalgia, analog and all matters of strange stuff. pcm@itsnicethat.com View more from Identity Photos as a living organism: Riya Panwar reinvents the photographic canvas 5 days ago Work Photography.

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JULY 15, 2025

Words Paul Moore — Date 15 July 2025 Work Illustration Painting 2D Drawing Feminism Nature The painter Pauline Mauruschat takes watercolour to another level. View more from Nature Madeleine LeBrun’s uncanny clay illustrations are inspired by insects, folk art and 90s kids TV a day ago Work Illustration.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 19, 2025

To mark the occasion, we’re publishing a series of articles exploring what it means to be a creative starting out today. Glasgow-based illustrator Ines Gradot uses marker pens and a Risograph printer to imitate the effect of pricey watercolours, and Austin-based artist Montrel Beverly creates elaborate sculptures from pipe cleaners.

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JUNE 30, 2025

Across her research, writing and visual work she has a particular interest in printmaking, self-publishing and expanded approaches to photography. Graffiti and skate culture steers graphic designer and illustrator Antoine Laurent 11 June 2025 Work Graphic Design.

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Its Nice That

JULY 16, 2025

Old Americana ads, the kinds of prints and posters you’ll find rummaging in stacks at flea markets, and the movement of illustrations in Disney cartoons are all on the list of things that “elicit a really strong feeling within me, one of amazement, excitement, curiosity, like an electric shock in my gut and chest”, the designer shares.

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Its Nice That

JULY 10, 2025

Words Paul Moore — Date 10 July 2025 Work Graphic Design Illustration Collage 2D Funny Society Garrett Davis, a graphic designer and artist based in southeast USA, isn’t trying to illustrate what dreams look like, but rather what they feel like. Louie Edison’s fabric collages tell stories of a time gone by 13 May 2025 Work Art.

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Its Nice That

JULY 10, 2025

Lia Kantrowitz straddles the hand drawn and digital realm with striking illustrations 5 June 2025 Work Graphic Design. He studied (BA) Fine Art and has a strong interest in digital kitsch, multimedia painting, collage, nostalgia, analog and all matters of strange stuff.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 23, 2025

So it meant that I was creating my own zines and self publishing things from a really young age.” You don’t need to have publishers or galleries behind you or anything, you can do everything yourself.” Above Black Lodge Press: No Great Men! Only the Great Many! It kind of always has been, and it always will be.

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Its Nice That

JULY 2, 2025

About the Author Paul Moore — Paul M (He/Him) is a Junior Writer at It’s Nice That since May 2025 as well as a published poet and short fiction writer. Kam Tang pushes the limits of Adobe Illustrator with gummy wonders 4 June 2025 Work Digital. Helen Oxenbury on the art of illustrating childhood 7 May 2025 Features Illustration.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 24, 2025

www.instagram.com/nicos_yesevil About the Author Paul Moore — Paul M (He/Him) is a Junior Writer at It’s Nice That since May 2025 as well as a published poet and short fiction writer. Graffiti and skate culture steers graphic designer and illustrator Antoine Laurent 13 days ago Work Graphic Design.

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Its Nice That

JUNE 25, 2025

Words Paul Moore — Date 25 June 2025 Work Photography Publication Book Documentary Politics Society History The concept of Fantasy Island , published by Rotten Books, sounds simple and quaint – 50 years of Irish photography by 70 Irish artists – while the final product is anything but.

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UX Collective

JUNE 2, 2025

Its worth noting that AI will not automatically replace jobs corporations must choose to use AI to replace jobs, and a lack of public policy and regulation will make this possible. The point isnt to bash Figmas AI, but rather to illustrate how deeply these tools rely on what theyve already seen within existingUI. Still, its unsettling.

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JULY 8, 2025

He publishes Pudding Label , co-hosts Graphic Support Group Podcast , and directs Pudding Projects. He is It’s Nice That’s Seoul correspondent. View more from Creative Industry “There will be no golden shortcut” a day ago If You Could Work.

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