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August 15, 2023

City of Toronto Helps Artist Find Sentimental Sketchbook He Worked on for 10 Years

For many artists, sketchbooks are important tools to document their ideas and creative progress. Toronto-based artist Dmitry Bondarenko kept a hard-wearing journal for 10 years, using it to illustrate trips back home to Russia and practice painting in gouache and acrylic, among other things. That is why, when he noticed it missing after his bike ride, he was rightly devastated.

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August 4, 2023

Mr. Doodle Debuts Disney-Inspired Solo Exhibition in Macau

England-born artist Mr. Doodle is back with another exhibition. This time, the prolific illustrator traveled to Macau to share his eye-catching “doodling spaghetti” style. Mr. Doodle's First Exhibition in Macau presents a new collection of whimsical, colorful artwork, many of which are inspired by Disney characters. The exhibition spans four different installations at the City of Dreams, a large resort in Macau. Mr.

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July 22, 2023

Learn About the Magic of Mary Blair, an Illustrator Who Helped Define Early Disney Films

If you’ve watched a Walt Disney animated classic or read a vintage Golden Book, then you’ve likely interacted with the art of Mary Blair. The illustrator and animator left her mark on the visual culture of the mid-20th century in ways that are still celebrated today. As a concept artist for Disney, she created stylized designs that informed the look of films such as Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan.

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July 15, 2023

Artist Enhances His Original Drawings by Openly Embracing AI as Creative Tool [Interview]

While many artists are running from AI, digital artist Cy Teh has embraced its creative possibilities. By blending his digital drawings with AI, he's creating unique mixed-media artworks that have taken his artistry to a new level. As opposed to some creators who have hidden their use of this technology, Teh is very transparent about his creative process. Even his Instagram bio says: “Digital Artist + AI.

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