Illustration

January 3, 2018

Dreamy Watercolor Illustrations Capture the Ethereal Spirit of the Natural World

A post shared by Canan Esen (@nanacnese) on Dec 26, 2017 at 6:14am PST Germany-based illustrator Canan Esen creates ethereal watercolor paintings of animals, marine life, and planets. With over 9,000 Instagram followers, her admirable work is completed in a range of watercolor hues that blend and bleed naturally to mirror the organic textures of their subjects. Occasionally, the artist adds spots of gold leaf, which adds to the work’s captivating charm.

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December 28, 2017

Sweet Couple Illustrations Capture the Essence of True Love in Everyday Moments

If movies are to go by, you might think that true love is expressed through grand gestures or singing from the rooftops. However, real love is often hidden behind closed doors, away from an audience, and expressed during day-to-day, even mundane, yet intimate moments. Auckland-based illustrator and concept artist Lynn Choi captures these endearing moments of couples in love through her charming digital drawings.

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December 20, 2017

Artist Overhears Ridiculous Conversations, Turns Them Into Funny Illustrations

People say the darnedest things when they think they’re having a private chat. But for those that overhear these bits and pieces of random conversations, the exchanges can be cringe-worthy, juicy, or even downright hilarious. Dreamworks Animation artist Avner Geller visually chronicles these moments in his aptly-titled series, #ThingsThatIHear. The funny illustrations include what he heard as well as colorful scenes that correspond to the content of the overheard conversations.

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December 15, 2017

Illustrator Shows What Love Looks Like, Whether You’re in a Relationship or Not

Love is not one-size-fits-all. Despite what books and movies might show, it's about more than just grand gestures; this certain fondness doesn't even have to involve another person. More often, a demonstration of love is a collection of the mundane moments of everyday life where tenderness often hides but grows strong. Amanda Oleander creates unconventional illustrated love stories that prove this. Oleander often depicts couples in their home who are fully relaxed in one another’s company.

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