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Grace Gillespie’s Vibrant Linocut Prints of Flowers and Foliage Tap Into Her Artistic Roots

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All images © Grace Gillespie, shared with permission Grace Gillespie grew up in an artistic household, but she resisted pursuing visual art at first, especially printmaking, because it was something both of her parents excelled at. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Inspiring creative women to follow in 2022

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She recently published her first book, Ask Olivia: An Entrepreneur's Advice For Entrepreneurial Life. Strong print, branding, advertising and packaging, she has a keen interest in arts, entertainment, pop culture and the internet. Previously at VICE, Museum of Modern Art, and Mother Design, she's currently designing at Collins.

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The role of Aberdeen People’s Press in late 20th century activism

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However, from 1973 to 1984 a local print shop, Aberdeen People’s Press, served as the vital tissue between many of the city’s activist groups. Catalysed by greater accessibility and affordability of printing equipment, DIY printers emerged hand in hand with social movements around the world.

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December 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

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Visual Art Open Prize. based Visual Art Open Prize will award £2,000 to one artist and £250 prizes to category winners. Walter Foster is looking for submissions for instructional art and craft books and will award one creative an opportunity to publish a beginner’s text. The Other Art Fair Melbourne.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

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Sale Graphic Design Theory: Readings from the Field Armstrong, Helen (Author) English (Publication Language) 151 Pages – 03/11/2009 (Publication Date) – Princeton Architectural Press (Publisher) −$22.95 $2.00 He examines why some products confuse users while others feel intuitively easy to operate.

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How Much Do Graphic Designers Make?

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Common majors include graphics, visual arts, communication, illustration, animation, and interactive design. Coursework covers principles of design, colour, typography, printing techniques, graphics software, marketing, and project management. Print publishing should see declines. Average salary is around $50,000.

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Top 10 Typography Artists Worth Following

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When expressed in artistic and inventive ways, typography moves away from being only words arranged for print and becomes inspiring and exciting forms of design. English (Publication Language) 56 Pages - 06/12/2018 (Publication Date) - Holzwarth Publications (Publisher). Abrams (Publisher). Publisher). Christopher Wool.

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