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Poster Cult: the latest works of Swiss printmaker Dafi Kühne

Creative Boom

The tactility of analogue techniques has become somewhat nostalgic; print papers and magazines are becoming fewer and fewer, and most of our marketing comes through a relentless stream of emails. It seems that everywhere we look, there is news on advances in technology and the rise of digital techniques, even in the art and design world.

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How to thrive at art fairs and markets: tips from artists and illustrators

Creative Boom

Who doesn't love an art fair or creative market? So, to help you make the most of these events, we asked experienced creators who have found success in the art fair and market scene to share their best tips. I've been selling at illustration fairs and art markets for years," says illustrator and pattern designer Jacqueline Colley.

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Artisan wine label designs by Fen Acey craft a narrative through collage and typography

Creative Boom

Her self-initiated project Graphia (which means "to write" in Greek) features a collection of artisan wine label designs inspired by her love for typography and printmaking. The strict use of black and white is a classic colour combination often used in printmaking," she says.

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

Creative Boom

As more of us get back to live events, in-person markets are returning as another brilliant place to meet people and showcase and sell your work. Eager to help those newbies who need some advice on selling work at art fairs, Jane and Kaye approached Creative Boom with many helpful tips from themselves and some of their printmakers.

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Northern Block shares its love for the marker pen with new experimental typeface, Hubsch

Creative Boom

It is not just about nostalgia; it refers to joy and the fundamentals of introducing this handwriting to typeface markets. The name, by the way, derives from the nickname of 14th-century printmaker Martin Schongauer. This typeface pushes experimental boundaries with its organic hand-drawn aesthetic. When spelt with an umlaut (i.e.

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V&A names Benjamin Phillips as Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year 2024

Creative Boom

The 2024 winners were chosen by an expert judging panel consisting of printmaker and previous Illustration Awards winner James Albon, author, illustrator, and animator Yasmeen Ismail, founder and director of Gran Salón Mexico Maru Aguzzi, and esteemed illustrator and cartoonist Chris Riddell.

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That back-to-school feeling: how to boost your creative skills this autumn

Creative Boom

If you flood the market with digital illustrations that can be generated in mere seconds, the overall value of digital art will take a dive. "So Primarily printmaking and gouache painting. "And, of course, there's the issue of simple supply and demand.