Illustration

July 1, 2019

Illustrations Reimagine Keanu Reeves as Every Dashing Disney Prince

It’s impossible not to like Keanu Reeves. The actor has starred in so many iconic films, from action flicks to romantic comedies, all while being the source of some of our most beloved memes. Writer and illustrator Crystal Ro pays homage to Reeves' legendary pop culture status by imagining him in a series of his greatest roles yet—as everyone’s favorite Disney Princes.

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April 20, 2019

Funny Little Matchboxes Feature Illustrations of Cats in Bars Who’ve Had One Too Many

Most would agree that alcohol and silly scenarios go hand in hand. Whether those nights were the best of times or times you’d rather forget, we’ve all been there. Denver-based artist Arna Miller and her husband Ravi Zupa celebrate those relatable late-night hours in their charming series of matchbox art. However, rather than illustrate the embarrassing moments of inebriated humans, the duo chose anthropomorphic felines as their subjects.

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February 15, 2016

Hand-Crafted Notebooks Combine Beautiful Embroidery with Scientific Illustrations

Athens-based shop Fabulous Cat Papers combines the beauty of embroidery and vintage scientific illustrations into one-of-a-kind notebooks. The covers feature printed anatomical drawings, geometric designs, and nature scenes that are meticulously enhanced with cotton thread. Stitching adds a special three-dimensional element to the flat illustrations–threaded veins course through heads while the golden ratio now has a rainbow-colored, tactile twist. Each notebook is produced by hand, using traditional book-making techniques.

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November 4, 2014

Illustrator Draws Hilarious New Movie Titles Created from One-Letter Typos

You might not regularly consider just how much a single letter can matter in a word, but as illustrator Austin Light shows us, it can mean a lot. The self-described geek spent the month of October drawing Reddit movie title “typos.” Each day, he completed a different artwork depicting a fictitious film created by omitting one letter. Training Day suddenly became Raining Day without the all-important T; Mr. and Mrs.

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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.