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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

Creative Boom

However, it can be helpful to draw inspiration from others who have succeeded in this quest. He is known for his distinctive style, often described as having "cut-out" qualities with strong shapes, vibrant colours, and textures, which he often creates digitally using Procreate on his iPad. © Decur (Guillermo Decurgez)

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How to paint fabric and metal textures that bring clothing to life in digital art

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50+ Top Graffiti Fonts for Urban-Inspired Graphic Design

Graphic Design Junction

Graffiti-inspired fonts are more than just an artistic expressionthey’re a bold way to infuse personality, energy, and urban flair into your projects. Start exploring these graffiti-inspired typefaces to create standout visuals that captivate your audience and elevate your projects.

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The best new typefaces for January 2025 from leading foundries and designers

Creative Boom

We hope they inspire you to experiment typographically and reinvigorate your design toolkit in the year ahead. Place is inspired by historical forms, from 16th-century French Renaissance types to Blackletter structures while introducing forward-looking, inventive shapes.

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How to paint in greyscale for powerful, moody digital art

Creative Bloq

Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 Every issue is packed with art and design inspiration Delivered to your IOS or Android device Never miss an issue From £9.99 It’s also important to make textures and surfaces distinctive.

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Fresh impressions of the French landscape with Agathe Meunier

Creative Boom

The stillness of the settings juxtaposed with the energy of the palettes she deploys—along with an abundance of speckled textures—give her work a feel that is natural yet unnatural. "I There's no need to ask what inspires her. I've been returning there every summer for four years, and each hike inspires me."

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50+ Amazing Digital Art and Illustrations by Professional Illustrator Artists

Graphic Design Junction

These tools enable the blending of styles, textures, and colors that would be difficult or time-intensive in traditional media. By combining brush techniques, layering, and color grading, they can replicate anything from watercolor to oil painting textures, achieving a level of detail that captivates viewers.