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Illustrator Wenjia Tang's first fiction book is a beautiful exploration of mankind's relationship with nature

Creative Boom

Normally, the briefs for nonfiction projects include reference pics, notes on the specific subject to illustrate, and typesetting for the spreads," Wenjia explains. I like to depict nature serenely and peacefully with subtle speckled textures," Wenjia adds. Her lush style perfectly depicts nature, a key requirement of the story. "I

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FLOOR_STORY’s Newest Rug Collections Are All About Texture + Color

Design Milk

The Waves collection features a great texture through the use of various pile heights that bring a sense of layering and depth, adding to the designs’ illustrative – almost cartoon-like – aesthetic. ” Amechi Mandi, Splash Waves Throughout the Waves collection, Mandi references his childhood spent near the ocean.

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Paper artist Lisa Lloyd explores the flow of emotions in dazzling new foil block printed sculpture

Creative Boom

Indeed, Lisa had been thinking about how to embellish her work with patterns, textures and gilding for some time. As for the piece's title, Flux refers to the glittering, capricious nature of the fish scales, which in turn reflect fluctuating emotional states. In particular, the scales." I wanted to capture that feeling.

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Behind the Vibrant Return of 70s Patterns

Creative Market

Think of the 70s and bold patterns come to mind immediately. What catches your eye right away in 70s patterns is the telltale approach to design that this decade is famous for: psychedelia , groovy stylings, and tubular forms all take center stage in wallpapers, stationery, and even paper towels. The History of 70s Patterns and Design.

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Erik Mark Sandberg's furry creations are devised from 'long, unhealthy painting marathons'

Creative Boom

Tactile and textural, Erik Mark Sandberg 's portraits of people have this unbelievable aesthetic that makes you want to reach out and touch them. There is a comfort that the hirsutism and fur textures communicate," he tells us. These textures are metaphors that investigate the psyche within the images.".

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Top 15 Procreate Lettering Toolkits & Composition Grids

Just Creative

This integral kit includes everything you need 149 Botanical Stamps 135 Frame Stamps 45 Word Container Stamps 33 Banner Stamps 58 Inlay Stamps 43 Design Element Stamps 14 Cute Creature Stamps 36 Texture & Pattern Brushes 13 Lettering Brushes 10 Color Palettes Download Now 2. Download Now 10. Download Now 11.

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Top 15 Best Halftones Brushes for Procreate

Just Creative

Halftone refers to a photo or other image that has been reproduced, and dots of ink produce the gray or color tones of the image. Top 15 Best Texture Brushes for Procreate. Texture brushes. Created by True Grit Texture Supply, the kit contains 25 distressed brushes so you can save not only time but effort as well.

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