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In a 'Still Life' painting nothing moves but, wait! Was that a dragon?

The children's book 'Still Life' humorously disrupts the traditional still life genre with playful chaos and whimsical characters.

federico babina's illustrations transform metropolitan cityscapes into colorful patchworks

Federico Babina's Cityscape creatively reimagines 13 metropolitan areas, blending diverse urban elements into intricate artistic representations.

2024: a year in art on The Verge

The Verge art team creatively combines visuals and storytelling across diverse topics, enhancing reader engagement and insight through innovative design.

Artist Spotlight: Evelyn Tan

Evelyn Tan's artwork intricately examines identity in womanhood, merging personal fragments and diverse materials to create unique narrative displays.

This Artist Is Illustrating Brooklyn, One Storefront At A Time

Joel Holland's "Brooklyn Storefronts" features over 200 illustrations celebrating the diversity of businesses in Brooklyn, encapsulating the borough's unique cultural essence.

Review of the Year 2024: Top 25 Illustration

Sun Young Oh's cat flow charts effectively merge art and typography, captivating readers with their unique design approach.

In a 'Still Life' painting nothing moves but, wait! Was that a dragon?

The children's book 'Still Life' humorously disrupts the traditional still life genre with playful chaos and whimsical characters.

federico babina's illustrations transform metropolitan cityscapes into colorful patchworks

Federico Babina's Cityscape creatively reimagines 13 metropolitan areas, blending diverse urban elements into intricate artistic representations.

2024: a year in art on The Verge

The Verge art team creatively combines visuals and storytelling across diverse topics, enhancing reader engagement and insight through innovative design.

Artist Spotlight: Evelyn Tan

Evelyn Tan's artwork intricately examines identity in womanhood, merging personal fragments and diverse materials to create unique narrative displays.

This Artist Is Illustrating Brooklyn, One Storefront At A Time

Joel Holland's "Brooklyn Storefronts" features over 200 illustrations celebrating the diversity of businesses in Brooklyn, encapsulating the borough's unique cultural essence.

Review of the Year 2024: Top 25 Illustration

Sun Young Oh's cat flow charts effectively merge art and typography, captivating readers with their unique design approach.
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Test your 2024 film knowledge with this jam-packed movie illustration

The illustrated artwork celebrates exceptional 2024 cinema and challenges viewers to identify numerous movie references and details.

Can you spot all the references in Jamie Hewlett's Comicon poster?

COMICON Naples 2025 poster by Jamie Hewlett features a playful design inspired by classic comic culture and pop art references.

The best illustrations and photos from Business Insider in 2024.

Business Insider's creative team enhanced storytelling in 2024 with 1,500 custom artworks, visualizing various critical issues through collaborative efforts and multimedia experiences.
#photography

Review of the Year 2024: Editorial Team Picks

Cultural archive projects are gaining attention this year, emphasizing personal stories and community connections through various creative forms.

Review of the Year 2024: Top 15 Talks

Nicer Tuesdays events in 2024 are a vibrant platform for diverse creatives to share their innovative journeys and engage with the audience.

Review of the Year 2024: Editorial Team Picks

Cultural archive projects are gaining attention this year, emphasizing personal stories and community connections through various creative forms.

Review of the Year 2024: Top 15 Talks

Nicer Tuesdays events in 2024 are a vibrant platform for diverse creatives to share their innovative journeys and engage with the audience.
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I love the subtle design of The Economist's minimalist illustrations

The Economist showcases minimalist illustrations for its 'best of the year' roundup, emphasizing the impact of clean, clever design.
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The best children's books of 2024

2024 features a dazzling collection of children's literature, from picture books to philosophical explorations, highlighting the creativity of various authors and illustrators.

Bear Hunt illustrator Helen Oxenbury to hold first solo show in Hampstead

Helen Oxenbury's exhibit will explore her artistic contributions and the enduring impact of her children's illustrations.

The best children's and YA books of 2024

Children's imagination fosters enchanting stories during tough times, providing hope and joy through fantastical narratives.

'The Dictionary Story' is a kids' book that defies definition

The Dictionary Story creatively explores chaos versus order through the adventures of anthropomorphized characters like an alligator and a donut.

Some babysitters are forever just ask 'Senora Mimi'

Meg Medina's new children's book, 'No More Senora Mimi', pays tribute to caregivers while drawing from her personal childhood experiences.

A little mouse sets sail on a big adventure in 'The Ship in the Window'

The Ship in the Window tells the story of Mabel the mouse's adventure with a model ship, exploring themes of adventure and attachment.

The best children's books of 2024

2024 features a dazzling collection of children's literature, from picture books to philosophical explorations, highlighting the creativity of various authors and illustrators.

Bear Hunt illustrator Helen Oxenbury to hold first solo show in Hampstead

Helen Oxenbury's exhibit will explore her artistic contributions and the enduring impact of her children's illustrations.

The best children's and YA books of 2024

Children's imagination fosters enchanting stories during tough times, providing hope and joy through fantastical narratives.

'The Dictionary Story' is a kids' book that defies definition

The Dictionary Story creatively explores chaos versus order through the adventures of anthropomorphized characters like an alligator and a donut.

Some babysitters are forever just ask 'Senora Mimi'

Meg Medina's new children's book, 'No More Senora Mimi', pays tribute to caregivers while drawing from her personal childhood experiences.

A little mouse sets sail on a big adventure in 'The Ship in the Window'

The Ship in the Window tells the story of Mabel the mouse's adventure with a model ship, exploring themes of adventure and attachment.
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Traditional art of the week: COTOH

COTOH utilizes mass production techniques to challenge traditional perceptions of commercial art, merging illustration with contemporary themes.
#creativity

He Wrote a Story About Joy, Then Built a Tiny World to Match

The story highlights how a rescued dog and an abandoned school bus on a trail sparked inspiration for artist Loren Long.

"Daily Date" Series by Illustrator Jennet Liaw

Daily morning practices can foster creativity by shifting focus from perfection to exploration.

Myriam Wares: The Surrealist Illustrator Who Turns Ideas Into Visual Poetry | stupidDOPE

Myriam Wares creates intricate, surreal illustrations that blend diverse themes, captivating audiences with rich narratives and visual metaphors.

Inside the artist's studio: why the digital artist Erik Ly enjoys a maximalist aesthetic

Erik Ly's studio reflects his evolving tastes and dedication to creating a comfortable and inspiring workspace for his artistic endeavors.

Jason Sturgill's playful doodles are a reminder to embrace imperfection

Jason Sturgill's journey from doubting his drawing abilities to becoming a successful illustrator illustrates the impact of embracing imperfections and personal challenges.

"The more, the weirder, the better": Csenge Csato on unlearning everything she was taught about typography

Csenge Csató has discovered her unique illustrative style through blending music, vintage imagery, and digital art.

He Wrote a Story About Joy, Then Built a Tiny World to Match

The story highlights how a rescued dog and an abandoned school bus on a trail sparked inspiration for artist Loren Long.

"Daily Date" Series by Illustrator Jennet Liaw

Daily morning practices can foster creativity by shifting focus from perfection to exploration.

Myriam Wares: The Surrealist Illustrator Who Turns Ideas Into Visual Poetry | stupidDOPE

Myriam Wares creates intricate, surreal illustrations that blend diverse themes, captivating audiences with rich narratives and visual metaphors.

Inside the artist's studio: why the digital artist Erik Ly enjoys a maximalist aesthetic

Erik Ly's studio reflects his evolving tastes and dedication to creating a comfortable and inspiring workspace for his artistic endeavors.

Jason Sturgill's playful doodles are a reminder to embrace imperfection

Jason Sturgill's journey from doubting his drawing abilities to becoming a successful illustrator illustrates the impact of embracing imperfections and personal challenges.

"The more, the weirder, the better": Csenge Csato on unlearning everything she was taught about typography

Csenge Csató has discovered her unique illustrative style through blending music, vintage imagery, and digital art.
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Eric Drooker's "A Seasonal Delivery"

The article highlights children's imaginative speculation about Santa's logistics, especially in urban settings without traditional access points like chimneys.
#zine-culture

Inside her lively landscapes, illustrator Fiona Quadri is exploring "queerness, race and belonging"

Fiona Quadri fuses art and scholarship through vibrant illustrations that address social narratives and fill historical representation gaps.

Kurt Woerpel's Silver Lining zine brings together optimism and doom

Kurt Woerpel's illustrations merge personal expression with commercial practice, finding inspiration in challenging times through projects like his 'Silver Lining' zine.

Inside her lively landscapes, illustrator Fiona Quadri is exploring "queerness, race and belonging"

Fiona Quadri fuses art and scholarship through vibrant illustrations that address social narratives and fill historical representation gaps.

Kurt Woerpel's Silver Lining zine brings together optimism and doom

Kurt Woerpel's illustrations merge personal expression with commercial practice, finding inspiration in challenging times through projects like his 'Silver Lining' zine.
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#graphic-design

Nature meets mass culture in Bryson Lee's technicolour illustrations

Bryson Lee's design merges illustration, drawing emotional depth from structured creative processes, influenced by childhood experiences and nostalgic media.

Illustrator Spotlight: Braulio Amado

Bráulio Amado's diverse portfolio showcases his graphic design and illustration work for various clients and artists.

"Every tiny, mundane experience is cosmic": Visual artist Ilka Gilvesy avoids the pristine

Ilka Gilvesy's work uniquely merges graphic design and illustration, embracing texture and personal expression by blending digital and analogue techniques.

Fakepaper's custom 'ClipArt' library for publisher Pli Office is ever-growing

Pli Office's branding emphasizes tactile materiality and playful illustration, steering away from cold corporate aesthetics to create a warm, dynamic identity.

For graphic designer and activist Jeremie Wostyn (aka Kylab), poster design is a spontaneous and intuitive space

Kylab combines traditional techniques with digital methods to create vibrant, expressive collages, rooted in personal and cultural influences.

Stunning Artworks and Character Design by Milica Martic

Milica Martic is a versatile artist with expertise in various fields such as 3D art, illustration, graphic design, fashion and costume design.

Nature meets mass culture in Bryson Lee's technicolour illustrations

Bryson Lee's design merges illustration, drawing emotional depth from structured creative processes, influenced by childhood experiences and nostalgic media.

Illustrator Spotlight: Braulio Amado

Bráulio Amado's diverse portfolio showcases his graphic design and illustration work for various clients and artists.

"Every tiny, mundane experience is cosmic": Visual artist Ilka Gilvesy avoids the pristine

Ilka Gilvesy's work uniquely merges graphic design and illustration, embracing texture and personal expression by blending digital and analogue techniques.

Fakepaper's custom 'ClipArt' library for publisher Pli Office is ever-growing

Pli Office's branding emphasizes tactile materiality and playful illustration, steering away from cold corporate aesthetics to create a warm, dynamic identity.

For graphic designer and activist Jeremie Wostyn (aka Kylab), poster design is a spontaneous and intuitive space

Kylab combines traditional techniques with digital methods to create vibrant, expressive collages, rooted in personal and cultural influences.

Stunning Artworks and Character Design by Milica Martic

Milica Martic is a versatile artist with expertise in various fields such as 3D art, illustration, graphic design, fashion and costume design.
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These picture books make the perfect gifts for adults (and their inner children)

Picture books like 'A Leaf Called Greaf' offer comfort and insight for those grieving, encapsulating emotions through visual storytelling.
#identity

Kakanin Squad: Chararacter Concept Artworks and Illustrations by John Patrick Ganas

Street artists are reshaping cultural narratives in Paris through impactful visuals reflecting Jewish heritage.

New York artist blends cultural, queer identities

Art is a common means of expression in the queer community, blending identities and allowing freedom of expression.

Kakanin Squad: Chararacter Concept Artworks and Illustrations by John Patrick Ganas

Street artists are reshaping cultural narratives in Paris through impactful visuals reflecting Jewish heritage.

New York artist blends cultural, queer identities

Art is a common means of expression in the queer community, blending identities and allowing freedom of expression.
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#printmaking

Kelly Belter on stamps, vintage matchbooks, and coins - the joys of illustration in the smallest of places

Kelly Belter's illustrations capture life's small details, transforming mundane moments into art through careful layering and playful experimentation.

Sebastian Foster Announces 20 Artists for Its Fall Print Set

Sebastian Foster's 2024 Fall Print Set launches featuring unique, limited edition artworks from global artists, celebrating 12 years of creativity since 2012.

Kelly Belter on stamps, vintage matchbooks, and coins - the joys of illustration in the smallest of places

Kelly Belter's illustrations capture life's small details, transforming mundane moments into art through careful layering and playful experimentation.

Sebastian Foster Announces 20 Artists for Its Fall Print Set

Sebastian Foster's 2024 Fall Print Set launches featuring unique, limited edition artworks from global artists, celebrating 12 years of creativity since 2012.
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What makes video games the ultimate canvas for artists?

Fred Hoffman's transition from traditional illustration to game design led to deeper engagement with his artwork through video games.
#animation

AI Tools Every UX/UI Designer Needs to Try!

Some A.I tools are genuinely useful for UX/UI design and can enhance the design process significantly.

Inside the warm and fuzzy animated world of Juan R Lage

Juan R Lage's animations blend traditional drawing with digital art, exploring themes of movement, fantasy, and everyday objects.

AI Tools Every UX/UI Designer Needs to Try!

Some A.I tools are genuinely useful for UX/UI design and can enhance the design process significantly.

Inside the warm and fuzzy animated world of Juan R Lage

Juan R Lage's animations blend traditional drawing with digital art, exploring themes of movement, fantasy, and everyday objects.
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The Gruffalo's illustrator launches book to help UK pupils learn German

Axel Scheffler's new book aims to help primary pupils learn German through a fun story and engaging illustrations.

Bruce Degen, Who Drew The Magic School Bus,' Dies at 79

Bruce Degen, illustrator of The Magic School Bus series, passed away at 79, remembered for revolutionizing children's science education through engaging illustrations.

Demolition work begins for Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration

The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration will become the world's largest arts space dedicated to illustration, opening in early 2026.
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POV: The illustrators aren't alright

Illustrators are facing declining pay and opportunities in the industry, despite previous popularity and demand for their work.

Hugo Alberto Blends Nature and Design in His Unique Minimalist Illustrations | stupidDOPE

Hugo Alberto combines minimalist design with nature-inspired elements to create inviting, narrative-driven illustrations.

The Wombles get a suitably charming rebrand courtesy of How&How

The challenge of refreshing The Wombles brand while maintaining its classic charm led to a detailed exploration of its eclectic design history.

Ntsal use origami and ornamentation to evoke refinement for a classy events space

Ntsal's branding for Colesque exemplifies the blend of traditional and modern aesthetics in a culturally rich environment.

POV: The illustrators aren't alright

Illustrators are facing declining pay and opportunities in the industry, despite previous popularity and demand for their work.

Hugo Alberto Blends Nature and Design in His Unique Minimalist Illustrations | stupidDOPE

Hugo Alberto combines minimalist design with nature-inspired elements to create inviting, narrative-driven illustrations.

The Wombles get a suitably charming rebrand courtesy of How&How

The challenge of refreshing The Wombles brand while maintaining its classic charm led to a detailed exploration of its eclectic design history.

Ntsal use origami and ornamentation to evoke refinement for a classy events space

Ntsal's branding for Colesque exemplifies the blend of traditional and modern aesthetics in a culturally rich environment.
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#digital-art

Desktop Wallpaper: October 2024 With Yukai Du

Yukai Du's October desktop design features a vibrant blend of nature and surrealism, reflecting her dynamic artistry and inviting viewers to explore limitless creativity.

How to push colours while painting in Photoshop

Richard Lay emphasizes the importance of vibrant colors and textures in Photoshop for creating immersive digital artwork.

Desktop Wallpaper: October 2024 With Yukai Du

Yukai Du's October desktop design features a vibrant blend of nature and surrealism, reflecting her dynamic artistry and inviting viewers to explore limitless creativity.

How to push colours while painting in Photoshop

Richard Lay emphasizes the importance of vibrant colors and textures in Photoshop for creating immersive digital artwork.
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#artistic-process

How to create mood in your illustrations using Photoshop

Atmosphere is crucial in illustration, impacting viewer emotions and storytelling.

Nina Izycka's inky catalogue of characters holds quiet messages for harmony with the natural world

Nina Izycka creates illustrations to awaken sensitivity and empathy, emphasizing respect for nature and interconnectedness between beings.

How to create mood in your illustrations using Photoshop

Atmosphere is crucial in illustration, impacting viewer emotions and storytelling.

Nina Izycka's inky catalogue of characters holds quiet messages for harmony with the natural world

Nina Izycka creates illustrations to awaken sensitivity and empathy, emphasizing respect for nature and interconnectedness between beings.
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Duties Studio's organic identity for Neural Codex counteracts the "daunting and robotic" nature of AI

Neural Codex aims to bridge academia and beginner learners through a distinctive visual identity, embracing creativity and approachability in AI discussions.

Trump supporters are missing the point of this provocative magazine cover

The Atlantic's new cover is a profound artistic statement reflecting America's political turmoil, using symbolism without text.
#storytelling

The Baldwin-Emerson Elders Project reimagines the possibilities of an oral history archive

The Elders Project design connects themes of identity, geography, and migration through thoughtful visual and auditory elements, enhancing user experience and storytelling.

This Extraordinary Exhibition Celebrates The Illustrations From Michael Rosen's Stories - Featuring Quentin Blake And Beyond

The Heath Robinson Museum is hosting the 'Michael Rosen: The Illustrators' exhibition, showcasing the author's stories and their illustrations until September 22.

The Baldwin-Emerson Elders Project reimagines the possibilities of an oral history archive

The Elders Project design connects themes of identity, geography, and migration through thoughtful visual and auditory elements, enhancing user experience and storytelling.

This Extraordinary Exhibition Celebrates The Illustrations From Michael Rosen's Stories - Featuring Quentin Blake And Beyond

The Heath Robinson Museum is hosting the 'Michael Rosen: The Illustrators' exhibition, showcasing the author's stories and their illustrations until September 22.
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Desktop Wallpaper: September 2024 With Annu Kilpelainen

Annu Kilpeläinen merges floral designs with automotive themes, reflecting her creative versatility in various artistic forms.

Maurice Sendak's First Published Illustrations: Discover His Drawings for a 1947 Popular Science Book

Maurice Sendak's career began at 18 when he illustrated 'Atomics for the Millions,' showcasing his early talent in professional illustration.
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'I Know That Sometimes my Behavior Merits an Apology or at Least an Explanation'

Gary B. Martin captures the essence of New York life through his illustrations, reflecting his experiences as a long-time Upper West Side resident.

Illustrator Spotlight: Irina Selaru

Irina Selaru's work is characterized by humor, bright colors, and characters with star-shaped eyes.

Illustrator Spotlight: Firpal

Firpal creates Indo-futurist speculative fiction through writing and illustration.

Pokemon TCG legend Mitsuhiro Arita on illustrating his first card for Magic: The Gathering

Mitsuhiro Arita's significant impact on trading card games, from Pokemon to Magic: The Gathering.

Zach Hackman's carefully composed works are like "mini comics" in their detail and storytelling

Zach Hackman's work blends intuition with organization, focusing on intricate details and balance in his illustrations.
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