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Paul Catherall's illustrations spark a new series of modernist matchboxes

Creative Boom

Illustrated by London printmaker and artist Paul Catherall , the packaging design strikes a happy balance between our love of Brutalism and bold linocuts. It's available to purchase via Blue Crow Media's online shop today and will be followed by a five more matchboxes in the series, the next one will feature the Barbican.

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

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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. Shepard, Quentin Blake, and Posy Simmonds.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

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Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a Canadian American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman who's now considered one of the most important American painters of the 20th century. Mainstream publishing and media haven't always done a great job at representing the contribution made by black creatives to the British art scene.

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The winners of the 2022 V&A Illustration Awards have been revealed

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Gérard - who was commissioned to illustrate a new edition of Cormac McCarthy's The Road published by The Folio Society – impressed judges with his acrylic paintings that perfectly capture the beauty and brutality of McCarthy's text. Book Illustration Winner 2022 – Gérard DuBois. James Albon scooped the Illustrated Journalism award.

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

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2025 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award Featured Booooooomand Bookmobile are teaming up for this popular open call supporting artist publishing. Winners receive $1,000 cash, their work published in the magazine, and press coverage. Make sure you never miss out by joining our monthly Opportunities Newsletter. There is a $35 entry fee.

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20 best illustration agents in the UK, and the awesome illustrators they represent

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Their team prides itself on providing an expert and friendly boutique service and supplying beautiful, eye-catching content to clients across all genres, including children's publishing, sci-fi and fantasy, concept art and character design. Paradise Sands - illustration by Levi Pinfold from the picture book published by Walker Studio.

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In ‘The Junior Classic,’ Michael Ezzell Builds an Uncanny World from Vintage Books

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It’s not too often that a high school art project morphs into a through-line in an artist’s professional practice, but for illustrator and printmaker Michael Ezzell , that’s exactly how his ongoing series The Junior Classic was born.