Drawing

October 1, 2024

Refine Your Drawing Skills With a Trio of Our Best Online Illustration Classes

October is here, and that means it's time to ramp up your sketching. Whether you're participating in Inktober, the worldwide monthlong drawing event, or are new to drawing, October is the perfect time to challenge yourself. As the weather cools down and we spend more time indoors, picking up a pen, pencil, and a piece of paper is the perfect way to keep yourself busy and creative.

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August 1, 2024

Artist Spends 10 Years Drawing His Incredible Adventures Onboard a Cruise Ship

Many artists take inspiration from their travels, but Benjamin Sack found a unique way to make his way around the world. For the past decade, Sack has been an artist-in-residence on a Holland American cruise ship. This unique opportunity allows him to soak in architectural details from cities worldwide, which he then incorporates into his detailed pen drawings. Sack first approached Holland America—a company known for its round-the-world cruises—after he finished university.

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July 2, 2024

Watch How This Artist “Draws” With Fire To Create Photorealistic Portraits

The phrase “forged in fire” can refer to overcoming difficult experiences or obstacles thrown your way; however, the work of Nigerian artist Alex Peter Idoko gives this expression another meaning. The talented pyrography artist uses fire to “draw” incredibly detailed portraits. Idoko's portraits are so full of life and emotion that at first glance, it seems as though you're looking at a sepia-toned photo.

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June 11, 2024

Beautiful Portraits Drawn on Vintage Maps With Brilliant Crosshatching Technique

What does it mean to bring a city to life? This is the question that artist Ed Fairburn explores in his work. Through his carefully crosshatched human portraits drawn on top of sprawling maps, Fairburn's art encourages people to consider the complex relationship between how they are shaped by the places they call home. The UK-based artist starts any creative endeavor by finding the perfect old map to repurpose.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.