Drawing

July 2, 2021

Zaria Forman Print Sale Donates Proceeds to Conserve Lands at Risk

Artist Zaria Forman has spent her career bringing attention to climate change issues. Specifically, her photorealistic pastel drawings of glaciers and arctic ice remind us of the beauty and fragility of these landscapes. And now, Forman and Winston Wätcher Fine Art in Seattle are joining forces with Conserve.org to help protect land, acre by acre. Several prints on sale at the gallery will see a portion of their proceeds donated to Conserve.org.

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June 8, 2021

Illustrator Recreates Celebrities in 9 Different Cartoon Styles

Drawing someone's portrait is a challenge, but how about drawing it in several different styles? Italian artist Rino Russo shows off his observational skills by rendering famous celebrities' likeness in the style of cartoons like The Simpsons, Rick and Morty, The Fairly OddParents, and more. “As a young man, before embarking on the road as a graphic designer, I made caricatures in various Italian squares,” Russo tells My Modern Met.

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May 10, 2021

Dreamy Pastel Paintings Capture the Lazy Lives of Leisurely Sunbathing Cats

Cats don't have to do anything special to grab our attention. Their leisurely routines and charming faces are beguiling all on their own, and that's precisely why cats and artists go so well together. Watching a kitty going about its day provides endless inspiration for illustrations. Artist Wayne Tsay captures different lazy cats lounging around the house in dreamy digital paintings. Each picture stars a different feline in a tranquil, homey environment.

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April 20, 2021

Artist Creates Funny Travel Posters for National Parks Based on Their Bad Reviews

America’s National Parks are famous for their natural beauty, but not everyone gets the hype. In fact, some less “outdoorsy” types have even gone to the trouble of leaving bad reviews of their experiences. When discovering the snarky comments online, designer Amber Share decided to create a series of hilarious travel posters featuring their remarks, titled Subpar Parks.

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My Modern Met

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