Art

May 22, 2022

Hyperrealistic Pencil Drawings Explore Gender by Depicting Female Heads on Male Bodies

American artist Clio Newton explores gender and femininity in her series of hyperrealistic charcoal drawings called Venus. Inspired by the art of Renaissance masters like Michelangelo and Botticelli, she depicts an array of young subjects with female heads and male bodies. The seamless transition is intended to speak to the gender fluidity of this era. Originally from the East Coast in the United States, Newton currently lives and works in Zürich, Switzerland.

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May 20, 2022

Comic Artist Captures the Daily Pressures of What It’s Like To Be a Woman Today

Artist Lainey Molnar continues to capture what it is like to be a modern woman in her ongoing series of comics. Initially sparked by the first COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, her creative practice has blossomed online, with hundreds of thousands of people from around the world following her highly popular Instagram account. The success of her digital comics can be attributed to their honesty, understanding, and underlying messages of empowerment to all women.

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May 14, 2022

Hyperrealistic Painting Captures Penguins Preparing to Dive Into the Water

We're no strangers to Sophie Green‘s spectacular animal portraits. The UK-based artist uses her masterful painting skills to create hyperrealistic renditions of animals both big and small to help raise awareness of their vulnerability. Not only that, but Green also donates 10% of her profits to wildlife and conservation charities. Plight of the Flightness is one of her latest finished paintings.

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May 12, 2022

10 Best Eco-Friendly Sketchbooks for Artists and Designers

Even though drawing on a tablet has become more accessible, it is hard to replace the tactile quality of working with a pencil on paper. Fortunately, paper-lovers can find an array of eco-friendly sketchbooks and sketch pads that make working traditionally both sustainable and fun. We've put together a selection of 10 eco-friendly sketchbooks that use recycled and natural materials.

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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.