Drawing

April 6, 2023

Mr. Doodle Exhibits Framed Art and Covers All the Walls in His Signature Doodles for Art Basel

The last time we checked in on British artist Mr. Doodle, he'd spent two years transforming his home into a work of art. Now he's taken his signature doodles to a more traditional setting by creating a new series for Art Basel Hong Kong. While there are traditional canvases, he couldn't help but doodle the entire booth put together by Pearl Lam Galleries, and the results are incredible. Mr.

Read Article

March 22, 2023

Learn How an Illustrator Transforms Basic Shapes Into Beautifully Detailed Drawings

If there’s a secret to drawing, it’s that even the most challenging subjects can be broken down into simplified shapes. Doing this makes them easier to tackle, and you can build up your drawing to achieve incredible detail. Illustrator and My Modern Met contributing writer Margherita Cole knows this well; her delightful drawings showcase the power of shapes and how they are vehicles for expression.

Read Article

February 17, 2023

Slices of Wood Etched With Whimsical Nature-Inspired Designs

Chicago-based artist Zoe Feast is a maker with  many talents. Although she’s best known for her playful fabric designs, the artist has recently decided to create her spirited motifs on a different medium. Her whimsical illustrations can now be found on slices of wood. The materials for this collection come from a habit restoration project, for which she and a team of volunteers cleared nonnative plants to return the land back to a prairie state.

Read Article

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.