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Illustrators North launches in Northern Ireland to bring together local artists

Creative Boom

Social media has often been the place where illustrators connect and commune, and it is still a great tool for doing that. We think there has been a shift towards private dedicated communities as we are all craving real authentic connection without the fluff and background noise of social media." The mission?

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How live event illustration brings big opportunities for artists

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Ever since Creative Boom began, illustrators have told us they love getting back to the basicsdrawing and painting hands-on with traditional media. And, if you're good at it, there are clients out there who will pay handsomely for your live illustration talents. Most live event illustrators work in fashion and beauty.

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The introvert's guide to creating video content: how to thrive on social media

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Image licensed via Shutterstock Your introversion isn't a barrier to making social video; it's actually an asset. And those of us who shrink from the notion of pressing the flesh and networking in public have found that we can achieve similar results on social media behind the safety of our own keyboards.

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Xinyue Song escapes the patterns of everyday life with her happy and ironic illustrations

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She credits social media. Bright, distinctive and humorous, they clearly bring all of her studies to bear while packing subtle depths of composition and character that reward repeated viewings. The strength of this work and the reach she has acquired with social media have led to Xinyue working with big brand names.

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Art history skates the halfpipe with Jimmy Simpson

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Taking inspiration from the New Age movement of the early 1970s, he worked with a team to draw and animate a series of badges used within the app and promotional pieces for social media. Illustration seems to come naturally to Brooklyn-based artist Jimmy Simpson. Bodega zine - a visual ode to New York. "I

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Art Around Every Corner: A new documentary explores the creativity shaping Leeds’ streets

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Created by husband-and-wife duo James and Vicky Wall, Art Around Every Corner offers a deep dive into the stories, processes, and inspirations behind some of Leeds' most iconic murals. It shines a light on the creative spirit that defines the city's public art scene. That day, I took the time. That was the spark."

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Behind the scenes with De La Foye, a Chicago studio inspiring businesses to thrive

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It's so rewarding to compare the before and after analytics. To create great websites, you need to have a passion. And Denise Foy, owner of De La Foye Design Studio , is quite clear about where her passion lies. It all began when she helped a chef turn an ailing restaurant around by getting it online. The platform.