Drawing

November 13, 2018

Imaginative Illustrations Blend Famous Fairytales With Mexican Folklore

Concept artist Mirelle Ortega has a self-proclaimed “passion for storytelling.” Specifically, the Mexico-born and California-based illustrator is fascinated by folklore and fantasy—two themes that she ties together in an enchanting new series. In this personal project, Ortega plucks iconic characters from the pages of storybooks and places them in her native country. Clad in a colorful floral print and surrounded by cultural objects typical of southern Mexico, Alice in Wonderland embodies the state of Chiapas.

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October 26, 2018

Thought-Provoking Illustrations Cleverly Visualize Themes of Modern Life

In a modern world of information overload, social media addiction, and work burnouts, it’s common to feel overwhelmed. These are some of the concepts behind the work of German illustrator Sergio Ingravalle who creates witty, thought-provoking images that many find all too easy to relate to. Each minimalist illustration from the artist’s Mindshots series depicts complex themes with just a few shapes and lines, proving the artist has a natural talent for visual language.

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October 18, 2018

Playful Dioramas Offer a Peek Into the Colorful Personalities Under the Sea

Artist Céline Chevrel encases entire worlds beneath glass. Her ocean-inspired diorama art features layered cut paper creatures nestled among colorful environments that are rich in detail. Calling them “curious boxes,” her small sculptures feature layers of cut paper that offer a 3D peek into the lives of whales, jellyfish, piranhas, and much more. Chevrel uses her skills as a children’s book illustrator to tell stories inside of her dioramas.

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September 28, 2018

Artist Merges Cartography with Ink and Pencil Drawings to Create Beautiful Portraits

British artist Ed Fairburn uses maps as his canvas to create incredible portrait drawings. Each detailed work merges the topographic lines of cartography with the hand-drawn contours of the subject’s face, resulting in a captivating coexistence between landscape and humanity. Rendered using traditional drawing materials such as ink and pencil, Fairburn starts by making gradual changes to various types of maps to “tease out” the human form.

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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.