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October 10, 2023

Stunning Ink and Colored Pencil Architecture Drawings Inspired by Old-World Europe

Using just ink and colored pencils, Demi Lang transforms architecture into works of fine art. Her detailed architectural illustrations capture the spirit of great monuments, as well as the everyday charm of corner shops and bistros. Based in the UK, Lang lets herself be inspired by the old-world architecture of Europe.

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October 3, 2023

Surreal “Incomplete” Portraits Capture the Evocative Spirit of Different People

When creating a portrait, Florian Nicolle looks beyond the physical appearance of his model and works to capture their spirit.

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August 15, 2023

City of Toronto Helps Artist Find Sentimental Sketchbook He Worked on for 10 Years

For many artists, sketchbooks are important tools to document their ideas and creative progress.

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August 9, 2023

Get to Know Hip-Hop History With This Cool Boombox Poster

It's hard to imagine the history of an entire music genre contained in one poster. However, Dorothy specializes in prints that are as educational as they are beautiful to look at. The UK-based studio produced a mesmerizing tribute to the development of hip-hop music in the Inside Information: Boombox poster. This amazing piece of design is especially significant as we approach the 50th anniversary of the genre.

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August 6, 2023

Who Was N.C. Wyeth? Learn About the 20th Century Illustrator Responsible for Over 100 Books

In an era that’s known as the Golden Age of illustration, illustrator Newell Convers Wyeth (aka N.C. Wyeth)

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July 22, 2023

Learn About the Magic of Mary Blair, an Illustrator Who Helped Define Early Disney Films

If you’ve watched a Walt Disney animated classic or read a vintage Golden Book, then you’ve likely interacted with the...

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July 17, 2023

Traveling Artist Creatively Documents His Adventures in Visually Exciting Sketchbooks

By drawing in sketchbooks, artists can collect their ideas and record their creative process. For José Naranja, his archive of Moleskine notebooks also serve another purpose. Since 2005, the Spanish artist has been documenting his travels with eclectic entries of hand-written notes, watercolor drawings, and additional ephemera that he picks up at each destination. These small journals offer an intimate view of Naranja's journeys around the world.

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July 12, 2023

10 Tips and Tricks for Using Colored Ink to Create Stunning Illustrations

When we think of illustrations, using a pen, pencil, or even an iPad often comes to mind.

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July 9, 2023

Learn About J.C. Leyendecker, the Illustrator Who Defined Men’s Style in the Early 20th Century

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, illustrators were celebrities. They were household names.

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June 27, 2023

Vincent van Gogh’s Life Illustrated in His Imaginative Style of Swirling Colors

Few artists have a style that is as instantly recognizable as Vincent van Gogh‘s iconic aesthetic. With his vibrant color palette and expressive, swirling brushstrokes, it's almost impossible to confuse the Dutch painter's art for another's work. Cartoonist and illustrator Alireza Karimi Moghaddam honors Van Gogh's legacy by creating enchanting illustrations inspired by his art and life. Over the years, this series has gone through many transformations.

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