Drawing

March 30, 2020

Cartoonist Reimagines ‘Where’s Waldo’ in the Age of Social Distancing

As a kid, the Where’s Waldo series of picture books presented a challenge even for the most eagle-eyed reader. Finding Waldo among seemingly countless people took intense concentration. But as adults in the midst of a pandemic with suggested social distancing (aka physical distancing), we now look at the book and its crowds in a different light. Tapping into this sentiment is cartoonist Clay Bennett.

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March 12, 2020

Artist Illustrates ‘Fear’ as a Misunderstood Monster That Just Needs Love and Acceptance

Most of us have experienced feeling fear at some point or another, but some people suffer from daily, overwhelming anxiety that stops them from living life to the fullest. Whether it stems from a specific trauma or a lifelong mental health condition, learning to live with and understand our fears can help combat the intense, all-encompassing emotions they bring.

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February 25, 2020

Artist Only Draws the Light Cast on Women in These Stunning Charcoal and Pastel Portraits

London-based artist Zulf creates dramatic portraits of women half-hidden in the shadows. These realistic drawings are made on black paper using a combination of pastel and charcoal. Instead of drafting the model's entire face on the page, Zulf invents a light source in the composition and draws only the illuminated parts of the person's face, hair, and body.

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