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Creative Quarantine

In difficult times like these, it can be important to focus on some of the positivity also happening in the world right now.

We’ve been really interested to see the ways in which the creative world is adapting, and coming up with new means to play it's part to help people through this crisis; from charitable projects to keeping children and their families occupied with various activities.

With this in mind, we wanted to share some of the projects our artists have been busy working on in response to the the global crisis, and hopefully put some much needed positivity out there.

Stay Home Make Art

Paper artist Owen Gildersleeve created this gorgeous typographic artwork reminding everyone of the importance of staying at home during the crisis. On top of this, he's made the type templates for this piece available as a free download, so anyone can make their own paper artwork at home! You can download the templates here.

Paper artworks by Owen Gildersleeve

Rainbow of Hope

Thomas Hedger has designed a limited edition print for Evermade's new charity campaign, of which all profits will go straight to frontline workers of the NHS. You can check out Thomas' design, as well as the full range of prints here.

Print design by Thomas Hedger

Fictional Snapshots of Quarantine Life

Artist Aistė Stancikaitė has been working on a series of beautiful and detailed illustrations depicting fictional snapshots of life during quarantine, documenting our dystopian lives over the last few weeks. See the full series over on Aistė's instagram.

Illustrations by Aistė Stancikaitė

A Guide to Social Distancing

Illustrator Toby Triumph has been working on an on-going series of colourful and humorous artworks, acting as a guide to activities you can do while social distancing. He's currently taking suggestions for additional activites through his instagram, and will be adding more activities to the series over the course of the lockdown.

Illustration by Toby Triumph

This Storm Will Pass

Kris Andrew Small and Alec Doherty were part of a group of creatives commissioned by It's Nice That to each create their own interpretation of the rainbow – the new symbol of hope and unity during the covid crisis. See all the artworks, and the full feature here.

Rainbow designs by Alec Doherty & Kris Andrew Small

Isolation Mates

Illustrator Elliot Kruszynski has been busy working on an ongoing project, creating a new group of friends to keep him company until he can see his real ones in person again! Head to Elliot's instagram to check out the ever growing family, which he's adding to each week.