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September 23, 2015

Clever Illustrations Unmask the "True" Identities of Pop Culture Icons

In his amusing series titled Icons Unmasked, Chicago-based illustrator Alex Solis reveals the surprising identities of famous characters in pop culture. These cartoon-style portraits feature a series of costumed figures who unmask themselves, exposing who really lurks beneath the facade. The alter ego is often an unexpected character, as the two don't exist in the same universe: Tweety Bird is actually Big Bird; Grumpy Cat is Garfield; and Peter Griffin is a donut-obsessed Homer Simpson.

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June 25, 2015

Dreamy Animal Illustrations Come to Life through an Energetic Brushstroke Style

Illustrator Amy Hamilton employs both digital and traditional tools to create dreamy designs that take inspiration from nature. In order to create the graceful softness that is displayed in each illustration, Hamilton utilizes conventional instruments such as graphite, gouache (thickened, opaque pigments ground in water), and ink, adding in digital elements simply to emphasize the soothing, subdued textures in her work. While the illustrations are unique and imaginative, they have a rustic feel to them.

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June 3, 2015

Illustrations Reveal “Sad Facts” About Animals with Charming Wit

Did you know that houseflies can only hum in the key of F? Or that blobfish have no muscles? These are just a couple of illustrator Brooke Barker's Sad Animal Facts. It's an ongoing series that highlights some of the surprising things we probably didn't know about pigs, giraffes, hippos, goats, and much more. The strange-yet-fascinating facts are always accompanied by Barker's charming drawings and witty commentary from the animal subject.

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