Artist · Other · Illustrator
Illustrator Lia Sued C. discusses her shift from an almost entirely digital illustration practice toward tactile work made with markers, coloured pencils, pens, glitter and stickers. The feature examines her highly colourful, densely detailed visual worlds, her editorial commissions for Crack Magazine and The New York Times, and the artistic influences informing her work.
Stop-motion animator Ester Pazur discusses making warm, melancholy hand-drawn work in response to a difficult world and the growing use of AI-generated imagery. After losing commissions to AI, she shared personal work on Instagram and found an audience of 64,000 followers drawn to its handmade, human quality. The article explores her instinctive process, including paper-drawn loops and animations inspired by domestic scenes, carpet patterns and David Hockney's iPad landscapes.
Illustrator and graphic designer Innes Clark discusses moving from a bakery job into a career creating menus, posters and branding for London's restaurant scene. After burnout following illustration studies at Edinburgh College of Art, she developed a process centred on loose paper sketches, scanned drawings, Photoshop textures and deliberately imperfect human linework.
Creative Boom profiles illustrator Gayle Kabaker, known for her New Yorker covers and painterly depictions of women, water, and rest. The article explores her inspirations from David Hockney, her evolving artistic process, and her teaching collaborations with Jennifer Orkin Lewis. It highlights her new 'bed series', her retreats, and her belief in persistence, spirituality, and giving back through art.
Creative Boom’s feature by Tom May showcases ten illustrated tributes to the late David Hockney, celebrating his influence on artists worldwide. Each illustrator offers a unique visual homage, from hand-lettered portraits to 3D renderings, reflecting Hockney’s love of colour, experimentation, and joy for life. The piece highlights the enduring inspiration Hockney provides across generations and mediums.
Creative Boom profiles illustrator Sam Gilbey, tracing his two-decade career from fine art beginnings to a successful freelance practice creating painterly pop culture portraits. The article explores his influences, tools, and major collaborations with brands like Marvel, Sony, and the BBC, as well as his approach to freelancing and creative process. It highlights his evolution from magazine tutorials to high-profile campaigns and film artwork.
Creative Boom reports on 'Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)', an immersive exhibition by David Hockney at Manchester's Aviva Studios. Directed by Mark Grimmer of 59 Productions and featuring music by Nico Muhly, the show transforms the space into a multi-sensory exploration of Hockney's six-decade career. The article praises its joyful, technologically innovative presentation and Factory International’s thoughtful curation.
Creative Boom features Jamie Hewlett’s return to his iconic character Tank Girl with a new open-edition print for 2024. The article explores the origins of the character, her cultural impact, and Hewlett’s reflections on revisiting her decades later. It highlights Tank Girl’s enduring relevance as a rebellious, feminist icon in contemporary culture.
A short Daily Heller post by Steven Heller reflects on David Hockney’s 88 years of life and artistic wisdom, accompanied by a photo courtesy of Adrian Wilson. The article briefly acknowledges Hockney’s enduring influence and creative insight.