Drawing

June 1, 2018

Illustrator Reimagines Disney Princesses as Empowered Career Women

To some, the words “Disney Princess” might bring to mind a classic narrative of a hopeless romantic in search of a perfect prince, ready to swoop in and rescue her from a wicked stepmother, villainous sea witch, or evil sultan. And while modern Disney films are becoming more progressive with their representation of women (with movies such as Frozen and Moana)

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May 24, 2018

25+ Imaginative Sketching Prompts to Help You Beat Creative Block

Have you ever opened your sketchbook with every intent to draw… but then you can’t think of what to sketch? Don’t worry—it happens to even the most seasoned professionals. Although creative block is real, it doesn’t have to be debilitating. To overcome this slump, it’s best to have some easy sketch ideas in your mental queue so that you can start drawing without missing a beat.

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May 10, 2018

Adorably Funny “Before and After” Illustrations That Are Oddly Relatable

Have you ever asked for a trim at the salon but left with a buzz cut? Or know all too well what it’s like to face the day without your morning coffee? Barcelona-based cartoon artist Nacho Diaz Arjona (aka Naolito) cleverly illustrates these relatable scenarios in a series of before and after illustrations. The artist’s cute cartoon drawings personify food, nature, and other ordinary objects and inject some humor into those awkward daily moments.

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March 30, 2018

Artist Covers Entire Walls With Incredible Large Murals of Cities Around the World

Paris-based artist Thomas Dartigues (aka Decktwo) illustrates different cityscapes around the world in his incredible, large-scale mural art. A former street artist, Dartigues ditched the spray can in favor of black markers for his minimalist line drawings. Sketched across large sheets of paper and walls, each sprawling cityscape drawing features some of the world’s most famous landmarks, rendered in incredible detail. To date, Dartigues’ projects have ranged from live drawing events to commissioned commercial projects.

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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.