Creative Boom's article by Tom May highlights a curated selection of independent illustrators and studios selling prints online for summer 2025. It encourages readers to support artists directly, showcasing diverse styles from risograph collectives to digital-analogue illustrators. The feature celebrates craftsmanship, sustainability, and the personal touch of independent creators.
The article profiles illustrator Kam Tang and his experimental 'Gumigos' series, created entirely in Adobe Illustrator using only a laptop trackpad. Tang explores the boundaries of digital rendering, crafting gummy, glass-like textures that mimic physical materials while maintaining a handcrafted feel. The piece highlights his dedication to manual digital artistry and his distinctive aesthetic approach.
