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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

Lauren Hom These talented visual storytellers are capturing imaginations worldwide with their distinctive styles and creative innovation across every medium. It's a tough time to be an illustrator right now. Jean Jullien French graphic designer and illustrator currently lives and works in Paris.

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Karlotta Freier draws with such freedom her imagery seems to float on air

Creative Boom

For this Brooklyn artist, creating an illustration is about spending time with it, exploring it, and finding that moment when things fall into place. In the upcoming months, I will create many illustrations for the brand, and having this much deeper, tangible knowledge about it feels so special." Personal works.

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Creative minds unite: All Flows Festival returns to Milton Keynes with star-studded lineup

Creative Boom

Returning to Milton Keynes this May, All Flows has curated a proper treat for anyone with even a passing interest in graphic design, typography, illustration and creative innovation in general. Fancy rubbing shoulders with some of the industry's most exciting minds while soaking up fresh perspectives in an intimate setting?

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Iconic Guitars Of Famous Guitarists Brought To Life In Beautiful Illustrations

Design You Trust

Artist Anthony “Ant” Giaccone has launched his debut art series, featuring hand-drawn illustrations of some of the most iconic guitars ever played by legendary guitarists. Using Procreate and an Apple Pencil on his iPad, he meticulously created each piece, with each illustration taking approximately two hours to complete.

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10 Top Visual Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

Designers are incorporating maximalist details—such as intricate typography, decorative borders, or complex illustrations—that serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose. Typography is no longer just a vehicle for delivering information; it is now a core design element that interacts with other visual components.

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Striking Illustrations by Manuel Sumberac

Design You Trust

Manuel umberac, a talented artist from Pula, Croatia, is known for his intricate illustrations filled with captivating details. Beyond his stunning visual art, Manuel breathes life into stories through animated films, music videos, and books, drawing on his background in animation and new media.

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April 2025 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

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. Deadline: April 30, 2025.