Creative Boom

OCTOBER 10, 2023

One glance at Hanneke Rozemuller 's portfolio, and you'll stumble upon a sea-blue scene with cloud-like textures reminiscent of a dream, a floating figure appears surrounded by thought bubbles. The piece is textured and beautifully nonsensical for the way it merges motifs and objects into a rosy, hypnagogic drawing.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 15, 2024

It adds depth, texture, and a vintage charm to designs, making them stand out with character and style. In the realm of digital design, harnessing the power of halftones requires the right tools – and that’s where the magic of best halftones brushes , textures, and effects for Photoshop and Illustrator comes into play.

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Spoon Graphics

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Seeing all those old brand logos gave me the inspiration to make my own, so in this tutorial I’ll take you through the process of creating a retro logo design for the fictional brand ‘Hard Graft Elbow Grease’. Download my FREE Dirty Surface Textures – [link]. ? Download the Subtle Grit Textures Pack – [link].

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 7, 2023

Picked out with striking line work and hazy shading, CiCi Suen's stunning nature illustrations purposefully occupy a rather dreamlike world with no story or set theme to anchor them. During my Master's program, I developed my unique illustration style, and now I have transitioned to fine art," she tells Creative Boom.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Pennsylvania-based illustrator and designer Laura Moyer has created stunning work for Disney, Pixar and Apple, all from the comfort of her cabin in the woods. We caught up with her to hear how she works remotely and why nature is a constant source of inspiration to her. Sounds dreamy, right? she tells Creative Boom. "I

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The next development was a playful new illustration style, creating unique monochrome illustrations to help bring to life what makes Kindred so special: a grand piano, branded drum kit and microphone on a looping cord to represent Kindred's dynamic roster of live music events.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 13, 2022

Born in China, Ninki began to draw from a young age and has been practising the medium of illustration ever since. After graduating from the China Academy of Art a few years later, Ninki moved to Japan to commence work as a freelance illustrator. I find my inspiration in Risograph, screen printing and patterns," she explains.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Rhode Island School of Design student Cara Ziruo Wang has translated China's rich cultural history into a series of elegant and inspiring illustrations for the country's children's literary magazine October Kids. We caught up with her to learn more about how they were made and how they inspire different children worldwide.

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Creative Boom

MAY 15, 2023

© Lisa Ha London-based illustrator and designer Lisa Ha seeks out the positives in the world with her joyful artwork that focuses on "exploring ideas and bringing them to life with imagery." Brought to life with beautifully-textured washes, Lisa's illustrations are a lovely reminder of the joy that can be found in the world.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 23, 2023

New York-based illustrator Carlos Miranda specialises in creating vibrant, trippy artworks that tap into the imagery from his subconscious. We caught up with him to learn more about his work and how a background in engineering set him up for a career in illustration. Carlos Miranda's career as an illustrator has hit the ground running.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 28, 2022

The work of London-based illustrator and animator Anna Broadhurst is instantly recognisable thanks to its distinctive colours and use of dynamic geometric shapes. Inspired by the strong shapes and bold colours of Petra Eriksson, Anna has channelled this influence into her work to create in-your-face yet visually pleasing images.

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Creative Boom

JUNE 28, 2022

Beijing Promenade (Mural Illustration commissioned for 798 District, Beijing). The vibrant and joyous illustrations of David Huang have won him accolades across the world. David Huang is a Taiwanese American illustrator based in New York City. So naturally, my illustrations range in medium, subjects, and colour.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 26, 2024

In the realm of contemporary digital illustrations art, one name shines brightly: Samji Illustrator. With a unique style characterized by vibrant colors, intricate details, and whimsical narratives, Samji has carved a niche for themselves in the world of illustration. You can catch Samji’s on Behance.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Image licensed via Adobe Stock Putting together samples of your work for art directors, editors, and others might sound straightforward, but many illustrators find it anything but. We share some tips from the Creative Boom community on presenting your illustrations in the best possible light. Quality over quantity."

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Creative Boom

MAY 2, 2022

Taichung-based illustrator creates homely works Inspired by her family, the food her mother used to make, and even the daily weather. Chang Chih has only been illustrating for less than a year, but her finely refined style proves otherwise. My illustrations related to cooking recipes are actually influenced by my mother.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

© Van Saiyan Spanish illustrator Van Saiyan recalls special moments from his childhood when creating gloriously retro artwork that evokes the look and feel of old-school pulp comics. His illustrations have appeared in editorial columns for the likes of The Washington Post, Forbes and Entertainment Weekly.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Julie Lai studied Illustration at Falmouth University before returning home after graduation.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 19, 2022

Illustrator, designer and author Aura Lewis creates joyful, colourful worlds where the personal is political. Renowned for her feminist-themed illustrations, Aura's work takes traditionally 'girly' visual elements and turns them into empowering statements. When did you first know that you wanted to be an illustrator?

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 24, 2024

Award-winning London-based illustrator Josh Patterson specialises in creating bright, bold and playful artwork that grabs people's attention. Like many illustrators, Josh settled on a creative path when he was young. However this doesn't mean that all of his illustrations take this approach. "I

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Creative Boom

APRIL 24, 2022

Vintage paper, daily fantasies, and retro-futurism are just some of the many inspirations that fuel illustrator Megan Du. Originally from China, Megan Du is a London-based artist studying illustration at the University of the Arts London. The bold colours, fascinating textures and interesting typography make me addicted to it.".

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Creative Boom

MAY 11, 2023

This summer sees the launch of Narra , a new Asian-inspired tea brand that brings the Filipino tradition of midday caffeine hit to a wider audience. Narra was born to refresh your daily 'siptual' and transport you to that joyous Merienda feeling with the most refreshing plant-based tea lattes created with Asian-inspired flavours."

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Bay-area-based artist Goldie Cai explores the joy of daily life and the world of mental health in her bold, textural illustrations that make the most of limited palettes and bright colours. I would find myself studying and looking at an illustration repeatedly.". © Goldie Cai. © Goldie Cai. © Goldie Cai. © Goldie Cai.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 20, 2023

James Olstein chats to us about his love of zines, how web design led to his career as a freelance illustrator, and how his love of screen printing has shaped his work as a digital artist. Based in Philadelphia, James Olstein is an illustrator, author and teacher specialising in creating digital art that retains an analogue look and feel.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Amsterdam-based artist and commercial illustrator Asia Orlando specialises in creating vibrant, playful images that pull viewers in with intricate details. It's easy to get lost in the illustrations of Asia Orlando, but that's no bad thing. This led Asia to take a bold leap towards the world of illustration. "I

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Just Creative

JUNE 11, 2023

Download Now 101+ Asian Design Resources: Oriental Elements, Patterns, Illustrations, Paper and More These free & paid downloadable asian resources are available for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Affinity Designer and more. Chinese Seamless Patterns Chinese Seamless Patterns. Download Now 3. Download Now 4.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

© Anna Knopf Germany-based illustrator and storyteller Anna Knopf creates delightfully snug worlds in her atmospheric artwork populated by people, plants, and members of the animal kingdom. Don't worry if you can't do this for real, though, because Anna Knopf's delightful illustrations will take you there. Sounds like heaven, right?

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 11, 2022

Then check out this beautiful picture book from Elenia Beretta , an Italian illustrator based in Berlin. Within this 40-page book, you'll discover how to make dough from scratch and uncover inspiration for toppings, from classic to the surprisingly strange. I like the idea of gouache because of its texture," she continues.

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Graphic Design Junction

MAY 4, 2021

High resolution textures and backgrounds are perfect for graphic designers to create endless possibilities and make your designs look more elegant, attractive and memorable. There are 15 seamless vector texture sets with approx. 80+ Best Fox Logo Designs For Inspiration. 80+ Best Fox Logo Designs For Inspiration.

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Designspiration

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Discover more of the best Illustrations, Poster Design, Posters, Art, and Color Inspiration inspiration on Designspiration Saved by Brian Danaher (@madeforending).

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 12, 2024

Embark on a journey of futuristic creativity and inspiration with our avant-garde handcrafted and digital hand lettering typography quotes, pulsating with positive energy. Within this immersive showcase, we present a curated selection of over thirty-five awe-inspiring lettering quotes and illustrated typographic marvels.

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Graphic Design Junction

APRIL 25, 2024

In today’s digital age, the art of illustration has transcended traditional mediums, finding a new canvas in the digital realm. This is where Procreate tutorials emerge as indispensable resources, providing users with the knowledge and inspiration needed to create professional-grade illustrations.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 25, 2023

"It was a really beautifully craft-based project as we got to meet and work with the people in the factory who make the Wedgwood by hand and see behind the scenes to get into the materials and textures used in the creation of the objects," SomeOne founder Simon Manchipp tells Creative Boom. The site is Everything Wedgwood - on a plate."

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Spoon Graphics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

With Halloween coming up this week, I figured it would be an ideal time to produce another morbid inspiration showcase featuring skulls! Check out this showcase of 50 illustrations from a variety of talented artists. Skull Illustration by Kacper Gilka Art. Blacklimited Tees Illustration by Namsing. Unhinged by adlovett.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 7, 2022

Olga Shtonda is an award-winning illustrator from Kharkiv, Ukraine, who loves to combine different graphic techniques with printmaking, ink, pencils, collages and digital. But then I felt that I have enough will to fight for Ukraine with my main weapon, illustration. Humans and nature inspire her work. "It © Olga Shtonda.

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Just Creative

MARCH 3, 2021

Adobe Illustrator is used by millions of professional and hobbyist graphic designers all over the world. With this in mind, we wanted to feature 30 Illustrator Brushes, both free and paid, so that when you need something other than just the standard brushes, you can add one of these to your toolbox. If you’re ready, let’s get started.

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Designspiration

JULY 11, 2023

Discover more of the best illustration, logo ideas, retro, texture, and travel inspiration on Designspiration Saved by Clayton Perryman (@clayton).

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 14, 2022

The up-and-coming Chinese illustrator is attracting awards and attention for his distinctive combination of hand drawing and digital art. Jiatong Liu is a Chinese illustrator living in London. Last year he graduated from Kingston University in Illustration and has been working as a freelance illustrator and teacher ever since.

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