Sammy Maine
Sammy Maine was a founding member of the Creative Bloq team way back in the early 2010s, working as a Commissioning Editor. Her interests cover graphic design in music and film, illustration and animation. Since departing, Sammy has written for The Guardian, VICE, The Independent & Metro, and currently co-edits the quarterly music journal Gold Flake Paint.
Latest articles by Sammy Maine
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How to make it as a digital painter
By Sammy Maine published
In a new Lynda interview, digital painter Jason Seiler explains his success strategy.
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Design your own notebook with Book Block
By Sammy Maine published
You could create the notepad of your dreams
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GIFographics could be the next way to impress clients
By Sammy Maine published
GIFographics are proving more popular than ever
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Humongous mural shows appreciation for the arts
By Sammy Maine published
Zio Ziegler is known for his impressive pattern work
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10 Simpsons mash-ups will make you smile
By Sammy Maine published
We love these Bart Simpson pop-culture mash-up illustrations
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10 3D tattoos that will blow your mind
By Sammy Maine published
You won't believe some of these 3D tattoo designs
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This coloured vinyl collection is a work of art
By Sammy Maine published
Gotta Groove Records have been experimenting with different colours
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Political GIFs will get you thinking
By Sammy Maine published
Driver's GIFs have been featured in a wide range of publications
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Ease your Game of Thrones withdrawal with this fantasy animation
By Sammy Maine published
Former Disney interns and Gobelins School of the Image students have created a music video with a Game of Thrones flair.
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New app aims to improve mental health
By Sammy Maine published
Moodnotes is a new app from ustwo, which aims to improve your thinking habits.
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Awesome animation highlights the life of music icon Kim Gordon
By Sammy Maine published
Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon professes her love of California in this Freddy Arenas animation.
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You've never seen recipe card designs quite like this
By Sammy Maine published
The illustrator loves to experiment with food in her work
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Pooches gain powers in this superhero mash-up
By Sammy Maine published
Is a pug the right choice for Captain America?
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New comic book series creates a web designer superhero
By Sammy Maine published
Tal Florentin wanted to find a unique way to showcase UX design tips and advice
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Type sketch series is full of font fun
By Sammy Maine published
The second volume of designs is full of inspiration
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5 vintage airline posters to inspire you
By Sammy Maine published
Air New Zealand celebrate their 75th anniversary with a look to their past
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Studio Ghibli creates adorable calligraphy-inspired cat commercials
By Sammy Maine published
Using traditional Japanese ink techniques, you'll love these animated ads from Studio Ghibli.
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Minimalist icon designs highlight the beauty of Amsterdam
By Sammy Maine published
Simplicity shines through with these icon designs
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Discover how this 3D aristocrat was created
By Sammy Maine published
The aristocrat was created for Assassin's Creed Unity Cinematic
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This stylus could change the way you work forever
By Sammy Maine published
Is Scriba a next-generation stylus design?
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You'll love this 3D superhero wall art
By Sammy Maine published
Damien Sawyer fell in love with the minimalist style of flat design
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New talent: London College of Communication
By Sammy Maine published
The show had a very political feeling about it
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New talent: Chelsea College of Art 2015 show
By Sammy Maine published
A particular highlight was Henry Thomas Lloyd's playing cards