Drawing

November 10, 2024

Artist Uses Dynamic Strokes of Black Ink To Capture the Essence of Classical Architecture

For Antonella Positano, her passion for art and architecture traces back to her childhood. “As a child, I loved creating imaginary houses with LEGO, and many of my childhood drawings portrayed landscapes and little houses,” the artist tells My Modern Met. Today, this love serves as the foundation of her architectural illustrations, made with dynamic streaks of black ink that breathe life into these buildings.

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October 21, 2024

Illustrated Alphabet Posters Celebrate the Unique ABCs of U.S. Cities and States

Though typically associated with children and elementary schools, alphabet posters can be designed for adults and sleek apartments, too. Abbie Renzema, an illustrator based in Las Vegas, delightfully proves this point. The gifted artist creates charming posters that recreate the alphabet, whether they be based on Wes Anderson movies, inside jokes from the iconic TV show The Office, or states across the U.S. With their glossy designs and whimsical illustrations, Renzema’s U.S.

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October 15, 2024

5 Expert Drawing Tips To Inspire You To Start Sketching

We're halfway through the month, and for anyone who has already enrolled in My Modern Met Academy's October Drawing Challenge, you are likely immersed in your sketching. If you haven't taken the plunge already, don't worry; there are still two weeks to enroll yourself—or gift it to a friend—and develop your drawing skills with three of our popular online drawing classes.

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August 1, 2024

Artist Spends 10 Years Drawing His Incredible Adventures Onboard a Cruise Ship

Many artists take inspiration from their travels, but Benjamin Sack found a unique way to make his way around the world. For the past decade, Sack has been an artist-in-residence on a Holland American cruise ship. This unique opportunity allows him to soak in architectural details from cities worldwide, which he then incorporates into his detailed pen drawings. Sack first approached Holland America—a company known for its round-the-world cruises—after he finished university.

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