Drawing

February 23, 2020

Striking Illustrations “Dissect” Humans and Animals to Reveal Their Surreal Inner Workings

Some artists have a gift for portraying the macabre. Such is the case for British artist Paul Jackson, who specializes in uncanny drawings that “dissect” their subjects. These illustrations depict both animals and people, and showcase Jackson's masterful pen techniques, as well as his keen understanding of anatomical details. Originally from Brighton, the artist now resides in Toronto, Canada. There, his unique, edgy style has attracted the attention of the music and film industry.

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February 11, 2020

Mixed Media Artist Creates Dynamic Collages Using Found Photographs and Books

Mixed media artist Hollie Chastain explores the narrative potential of found objects in her energetic collages. These textured pieces are created from layers of old photographs, books, and scraps of paper that the artist binds together in new stories of her own invention. Chastain states that she is an “illustrator at heart,” which is what motivates her creative decision making in these dextrous compositions.

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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.