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Ian Morris on what it takes to be a successful children's book illustrator

Creative Boom

Award-winning children's book illustrator Ian Morris reveals how he broke into the industry, why he prefers older artists, and what he keeps in mind when drawing for young audiences. Ian Morris's career as an illustrator has got off to an explosive start. My love for illustration was there from a young age," he tells Creative Boom.

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Six ways artists can set up a successful stall at an art fair

Creative Boom

If you're participating in art fairs for the first time or just feel a bit rusty, we've put together a guide on how to set up a stall with the help of Glasgow Print Fair and some of the printmakers it works with. Ask questions like, is it pretty easy to get to on public transport? All the printmakers suggested having a mask with you.

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Class of 2022: A guide to all the UK's graduate shows this summer

Creative Boom

Left to right: Billy Paterson (Communication Design Y3), Jihye Baek (MFA 2022), Fleur Connor (Painting and Printmaking 2022), Sophie Ammann, Leonie Hiller (Communication Design 2022). Subjects covered include fashion, graphic design, illustration, animation, product and furniture design, and photography. RCA2022 , Royal College of Art.

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Whimsical Animals Take Center Stage on Christina Sutton Painting’s Dinnerware

Design You Trust

Montana-based artist Christina Sutton, known as Little Bird Painting, has taken ordinary dinnerware to the next level with her whimsical illustrations of animals. Her designs are reminiscent of traditional printmaking techniques, featuring animals framed by a border of flora.

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Amy Cushing + Lara Sparey Explore Intersecting Crafts With DIORAMA Sculptures

Design Milk

This collaboration between the unique graphic stylings of public artists Cushing, maker of bespoke colored glass, and Sparey, a metalwork artist, is born from friendship, a deep appreciation for the other’s specialty, and a fusion of robust industry knowledge. Lara also teaches design and is an established printmaker.

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Illustrator Younsik Woo on sticking to a strict colour palette

Creative Review

Korean illustrator Younsik Woo’s passion for storytelling led her to specialising in animation at university, while also working on cartoons on the side. “I didn’t put too much in illustration at first. “I drew illustrations to relieve stress. . “I drew illustrations to relieve stress.

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August 2022 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

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 year’s theme is “Public Art IS Public Health.” Deadline: Rolling. Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund (Ukraine).

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