Art

September 18, 2019

This Artist Creates Incredible Drawings of the Room He’s in From His Perspective

Denver-based urban sketcher Paul Heaston takes a sketchbook and pen with him wherever he goes, capturing the world around him in his distinct sketchy style. Each inked line drawing gives a glimpse into the life of this artist, husband, and dad, and how he balances family commitments with his love of art. Heaston never misses a chance to fit in some drawing time each day.

Read Article

September 14, 2019

Artist Thoughtfully Illustrates Problems Faced by Modern Society

From political and environmental issues like global warming to social pressure and technology addiction, many people can relate to feeling overwhelmed by modern life. In a bid to highlight these issues, German artist Steffen Kraft (of ICONEO) creates thought-provoking graphic illustrations that visualize complex themes and feelings in his distinct witty style. One striking image visualizes the human impact we have on our planet, illustrated as if it’s being shredded like paper.

Read Article

September 9, 2019

Fantastical Figures Emerge From Hand-Carved Pieces of Found Driftwood

Artist Debra Bernier scours the natural settings around her home to cultivate her artistic practice. Working in sculpture, the artist transforms the things she finds traversing the nearby shoreline into fanciful figures that evoke the same wonder she experiences when she's outside. “While I walk in the forest, explore tide-pools or beach-comb,” she describes to My Modern Met, “I am in awe of Mother Nature's creations.

Read Article

September 4, 2019

Graffiti Artist Creates Amazing Street Art Illusions Using Only Spray Paint

Portuguese graffiti artist Vile wields his spray cans like a laser cutter, expertly “carving” his name into concrete and stone. His amazing technical abilities allow him to create stunning optical illusions whereby his name appears as a window cut into the side of a wall. Vile has been painting graffiti since he was a teenager and honed his artistic skills via coursework in animation and illustration.

Read Article

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.