Tag: Artists

Recently, I have rediscovered my love of comic books. They’re the perfect blend of writing and art; it just makes sense that they’re a medium I would love. There are fascinating storylines, they’re episodic (so they’re perfect for my ADHD), and they’re ultimately what s...

People don’t like people who are different from them. Many social conflicts, such as racism, discrimination against minorities, and religious tensions, originate from this idea of difference. This discomfort is quite intuitive regarding differences in appearance. In a world where no two people...

These artists create the different worlds using watercolor: incredibly realistic and at the same time fabulous and airy. Meet the best watercolor artists from China, India, Turkey, Poland and Italy. Ye Xianmin (China) In his paintings, the artist often raises topics with deep cultural implicat...

Erika DeFreitas, Pritika Chowdhry, Maria Kulikovska, Rafael Yaluff, Golnar Adili, Keli Safia Maksud, Mila Panic, Jovencio de la Paz, Marcelo Brodsky, Young Joo Lee, Slinko, Emilio Rojas, Kathie Halfin, Francesco Simeti, Carlos Franco, Masha Vlasova, Umber Majeed, Keren Anavy, Sanié Bokharie, ...

In the age of cost-effective digital tools to help filmmakers create their own storyboards, it can often be surprising how many still want to work with a real, in-person storyboard artist to bring their project to life. Quick background check so you know I’m legit — I’ve been wo...

Welcome to PicsForDesign — a creative platform for finding inspiration, unleashing your creativity, and showcasing your artworks. PicsForDesign is an online platform for designers and creative individuals, offering unique and high-quality graphic resources. The website has been operating fo...

Artistic expression is a powerful and rewarding endeavor, whether you’re an aspiring painter, illustrator, sculptor, or any other type of artist. To bring your creative visions to life and hone your craft, you’ll need the right tools. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to ...

An artist sketchbook and a visual diary are both tools used by artists to document their thoughts, observations, and creative ideas, but they can have different purposes and characteristics. In this article I will outline the differences between an Artists Sketchbook and a Visual Diary. *I h...

I had a friend two or three lifetimes ago who created characters like the dude on the right. His name was Geoph and I often wonder where he is and what ever happened with his artwork. (I’ve googled, binged, and facebooked … nada.) KC Mural (Photo Credit: Author) There is ...

Art has played a major part in stirring up and supporting revolutions. As governments scramble to retract freedom of speech and suppress criticism, artists react with a fearless intensity. Often their artworks cause governments to arrest and imprison them for years at a time… And yet, r...

Despite its small size, Sierra Leone is home to a host of young and extremely talented artists. Here are a dozen of the best. Hawa-Jane Bangura A major figure in the local art scene, Hawa-Jane has been instrumental in teaching and mentoring Sierra Leonean artists and giving them them a platfor...

Provocative, uncompromising or appealing, graffiti divides. If in certain regions graffiti artists are given support, in others, they are still considered as people painting illegally on private and public properties. In Vancouver, graffiti artists are feeling restrained as free space for expressing...

We all love to play games, whether it is indoor or outdoor. Games have always been an important part of our lives since childhood. But the craze for indoor games, especially video games for all age groups, has never gone down. As per the report by Statista, there are more than 3 billion active ...

Design, illustration, photos, magazine-covers, sculptures — we are surrounded by art and creative output that becomes ingrained into modern society. In this way we consume and accompany these products with neutrality. But what most don’t consider is what the creative process entailed. Th...

First up, we have Rixy, a Roxbury-based street artist who is taking her talents to the next level. Rixy’s work has been seen across the East Coast, moving between institutional walls and public streets. Her work is a mix of public art, live activations, and illustrative portraiture inspired by...

Edinburgh City “Athens of the North” From head to tail it stretches a royal mile “Auld Reekie” Its veins flow down the close “Old Smoky” I walk along its backbone of cobbled stones Edinburgh’s “Wee Beastie” A gray haze blankets the city...

When creative activations and art fairs produced by Art Africa, No Commission, AfriCOBRA, and PRIZM claimed space adjacent to Art Basel Miami Beach then attracted collectors, scholars and admired artists, Black Basel was born. The intellectual and creative void their presence fil...

Last June, ZAPI Artists was created by my colleagues (and close friends) Cindy Tsai, Sofia Khwaja and I. As young, Generation Z Asian-Americans, we were horrified by the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbury, and the overall continuing loss of Black lives in our country. Like many ot...

The Young Ladies of Avignon — Pablo Picasso Museum of Modern Art (MoMa), New York Created in 1907 by Pablo Picasso, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (The Young Ladies of Avignon, and originally titled The Brothel of Avignon) portrays five naked prostitutes from a b...

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You don’t need to consider yourself a skilled artist to embrace the graphic eye trend gaining momentum in 2024. Egan suggests that it can be as straightforward as trying a double cat eye, extending your eyeliner, or experimenting with vibrant liquid liners instead of traditional brow...

In the vibrant city-state of Singapore, where the world of beauty and glamour constantly evolves, we find ourselves surrounded by remarkable talents in the makeup industry. Whether it’s creating flawless bridal looks, crafting avant-garde editorial styles, or perfecting a red-carpet glam, Sing...