Drawing

January 13, 2022

Realistic Fashion Illustrations Capture the Beautiful Details of Avant-Garde Designs

Before a stunning outfit makes it to the runway, it's usually drawn on paper. This process makes conceptual ideas easier to understand, but it's also a beautiful art in itself. Mexican artist Eduardo Torres creates realistic fashion illustrations based on some of the most fantastical clothing designs he finds on Instagram. These stunning drawings feature futuristic suits that resemble metal armor, bejeweled frocks, and numerous floor-length gowns.

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December 6, 2021

Architecture Drawings Come Alive With “Glowing” Windows

Sometimes, to truly appreciate the beauty of a city, you need to wait until after dark, when artificial lights illuminate the windows of apartments, ornate façades, and other buildings. Ukraine-based artist Nikita Busyak highlights the magic of architecture at night in his ongoing series of “glowing” sketches. These drawings capture a variety of intricate buildings in pen using precise linework and shading techniques.

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November 13, 2021

Delicate Pen Drawings Pay Homage To Small Convenience Stores in South Korea

We might pass by a corner store without a second glance, but not Lee Me Kyeoung. The South Korean artist has made it her life’s work to chronicle these small—and often humble—shops before they close and disappear from their communities. Me Kyeoung's delicate pen drawings depict these places as solitary subjects against a stark white background, at most surrounded by a few trees.

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