Drawing

March 1, 2020

Artist Shares Beautiful Watercolor Studies of Landscapes From Her Sketchbooks

Choosing the right color is a cornerstone of any painting. To some, the process comes naturally, but others take special care in finding the right palette for their canvas. Artist Jowita Marczuk opens her sketchbook on Instagram to share how she breaks down landscapes into thoughtful color gradients and expressive illustrations. Based in Heidelberg, Germany, Marczuk finds creative inspiration from her bucolic surroundings.

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February 21, 2020

Artist Imagines Fantastical World Where Giant Animals Live Peacefully Among Humans

Have you ever wished you had a big cuddly companion like Studio Ghibli's Totoro? Or perhaps a fierce protector like Moro, the god of the wolves in Princess Mononoke? Well, though you can live out your dreams in real life, you can feed your fantasy with Japanese artist Monokubo’s imaginative art. The whimsical, animated characters from the Studio Ghibli films are the inspiration behind her giant animal illustrations.

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February 10, 2020

‘Parasite’ Fans Are Celebrating the Ingenious Film With Their Own Alternative Movie Posters

The South Korean film Parasite made Academy Award history on Sunday, February 9, 2020. The comedy-thriller broke boundaries by becoming the first film that's not in the English language to win Best Picture. But the top prize wasn't the only award Parasite earned that night. Director Bong Joon-ho won for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay (shared with Han Jin Won), and Best International Feature, too.

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January 29, 2020

Artist Illustrates the Adorable Reality of Living With a Little Dog

Most pet owners would agree that the bond you have with your fluffy friend is something that’s unbreakable. New York-based artist Gemma Gené (of 157 of gemma) is one proud parent of an adorable pug named Mochi. She shares their hilarious day-to-day scenarios in a relatable daily webcomic that illustrates their adorable, inseparable relationship.

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My Modern Met

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