Drawing

March 28, 2017

Nigerian Artist Spends Up to 200 Hours Creating Hyperrealistic Pencil Portraits

Nigerian artist Arinze Stanley creates hyperrealistic pencil art that captures the spirit of his subjects. His incredible portraits, which can take up to 200 hours to complete, are nuanced artworks that tell as much about Stanley's patience and dedication as they do about the sitter. Stanley's interest in art was sparked early in life by the paper that surrounded him at his family's paper mill.

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March 6, 2017

Illustrator Draws Humorous Comics About Her Mental Illness to Help Destigmatize It

Humor is a powerful way to deal with the barbs of life. On its face, mental illness is nothing to laugh about, but illustrator Gemma Correll has used her biting wit as a coping mechanism for her own depression and anxiety. They take the form of relatable mental health comics and illustrations that allow us to commiserate with Correll, as well as many others who share her condition.

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February 10, 2017

Designer Reimagines Disney Princess Gowns as Gorgeous Fashion Illustrations

In an enchanting series of sketches called Couture Disney Princesses, Chicago-based fashion designer and self-described “bowtie extraordinaire” Michael Anthony has given dazzling modern makeovers to everybody's favorite heroines. Each of Anthony's gorgeous fashion illustrations highlights the iconic style of each beloved character while entirely reimagining her classic look as a runway-ready ensemble. With rich tones, sparkling accents, bold patterns, and beautiful textures, the couture designs add a contemporary twist to the characters' classic costumes.

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