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Creative mentoring platform looks to increase impact with inaugural fundraiser

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In 2020, not-for-profit creative community and mentoring platform The Arena set up in a bid to change this by arming aspiring creatives with the tools, inspiration and confidence they need to kickstart a creative career. on how exactly to do it.

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From watercolours to Snakes with Legs: illustrator Beth Bennett on her work so far

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She says: "The combination of studying traditional art and giving it a playful twist was incredibly fun and helped me push my style to the next level. Arms play a key role in expressing emotion and action, so creating a design without hands has pushed me to think outside the box." It's endlessly inspiring."

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Charming music video for November Ultra's latest single taps into childhood adventure

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With influences from Studio Ghibli and childhood memories, the charming animation is for her new single, Come Into My Arms. I was able to imagine a character who looked a bit like her," says the director, "so that her voice could blend into my universe, and this visual could be ours.

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'It's out there: just go and look for it': Denomination's Margaret Nolan on finding analogue inspiration in a digital world

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We spent a happy hour chatting with Nolan to discover more about her creative passions, inspirations and experience of working for the respected design studio. Nolan recently sat down with Creative Boom to share more about her creative process and how she finds inspiration from fashion, art, and literature. Pockets are essential.

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How creatives can stay positive during darker times

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So when the good times come, make the most of it and save the pennies. When you're on a downer, looking for inspiration from your social feeds is, of course, natural. I try not to misconstrue my thoughts as solid facts," he explains. "Do Doing this always puts a smile on my face." "I You're by no means alone.

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The secret to having confidence as a creative professional with tips from artists and designers

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It comes from experience. But it's as the photographer Nicola Davison Reed perfectly points out: "I always keep in mind a quote about my 'self' and my work and 'acceptance', and it goes, 'It's not your job to love me, it's mine'.". Confidence comes from courage and can show more outwardly," says artist Jess Payne. "I

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'The fix starts within': new books by Radim Malinic help creatives realise their potential

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So we're excited to see the head of Brand Nu Studio is bringing out two new books designed to inspire and empower his fellow creatives. It aims to inspire readers to pursue their creativity and offers strategies for building and amplifying their brands, while providing powerful tools for meaningful growth. So I made them."

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