Drawing

February 1, 2012

Wood-Burned Illustrations of Animals

Inspired by nature and wildlife, artist Julie Bender etches illustrations of various animals by burning her images into wood. By employing the traditional art of pyrography, which dates back to ancient Egypt, Bender essentially paints with fire. The art involves scorching a piece of wood, or other natural material, with a heated metal tip, in place of a brush or pencil. It's hard to believe that Bender's works aren't sepia-toned photographs.

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August 26, 2011

Surreal Light Illustrations

We've been huge fans of Yau Hoong Tang ever since we laid eyes on his clever negative space illustrations. Recently, he put together a set of surreal light illustrations that are equally, if not more inspiring, for their thoughtful execution. “Light is responsible for the sense of sight,” he tells us. “For thousands of years, human have different theories of light: light is symbolic, spiritual, mysterious, religious and many more.

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March 30, 2011

Incredibly Detailed Animal Illustrations

Iain Macarthur is an artist from Swindon, United Kingdom who, at the young age of eight, became an art fanatic through cartoon shows and comic books. The Batman series started his obsession with drawing fantasy characters and when he grew older, his style matured to include more detailed illustrations of realistic figures and faces. Cartoons still inspire him, as well as lighting, people's facial expressions, eyes and different forms of patterns and shapes.

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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.