Remove literature topics
article thumbnail

'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

Creative Boom

Fast forward to 2024, and she's recently won a World Illustration Award for New Talent in Animation. Originally from Hefei in eastern China, Fangfang relocated to London, studied illustration at the Kingston College of Art, and graduated this year. An illustration about creativity for Teen Breathe.

article thumbnail

How to beat creative block: practical tips from your fellow creatives

Creative Boom

Creative block is a universal experience that affects everyone, from designers and illustrators to writers and photographers. Similarly, illustrator Andra Badea recommends pushing through, and that means taking a step away from perfectionism: "I'd say: draw anyway," she explains. The good news? Get some natural light in the eyes.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

32 affordable tools to keep costs down when you first go freelance

Creative Boom

Graphic design and illustration 1. Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer and Affinity Publisher each offer a close approximation to Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, respectively. Inkscape If vector graphics are your forte, Inkscape stands tall as a free alternative to Illustrator. Writing and literature 12. Don't worry.

Freelance 508
article thumbnail

Creative conferences and events to get excited about in 2023

Creative Boom

This year will see 18+ key lectures by some of the world's most influential artists and upcoming talents, cutting-edge illustrators, game designers and leading animation filmmakers. Prepare to get inspired and re-energised while learning in the community from designers at the cutting edge of today's hot topics.

Digital 500
article thumbnail

The Fence Brings a New Look to the Staid World of Current Affairs Mags

Eye on Design

span topics as varied as pop culture, current events, humor and literature. . For example, t he cover of Issue 6 presents an illustration of a William Blake drawing.

Magazine 125
article thumbnail

The 20 Best Art Blogs in 2024

We And The Color

We also explore topics beyond art, and we aim to deliver diverse and engaging content to our readers. It keeps you updated on the latest trends in photography, street art, fashion, music, and literature. Artlex Artlex is a comprehensive and popular online resource for art terms and topics.

Art 119
article thumbnail

These Uncanny ’80s Illustrations of Life After Humans Are More Relevant Today Than Ever

Eye on Design

This year, Breakdown Press has released an expanded anniversary edition of the futurist encyclopedia, which meticulously documents and illustrates peculiar creatures that could exist 50 million years after the extinction of the human species. And that’s by design — or evolution rather. The pests inherit the Earth.” .