Art

September 7, 2018

Learn How This Artist Creates Glow-in-the-Dark Paintings and Then Make Your Own

Italian artist Cristoforo Scorpiniti, better known as Crisco Art, is back with more glow-in-the-dark paintings that reveal surprises when the lights go out. Primarily focusing on dreamy landscapes and animals, he uses glow-in-the-dark paint to great effect, creating depth and shadows that only appear as the room gets dark. Much like his paintings that illuminate in the shadows, Scorpiniti's creativity blossomed when things got dark in his life.

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September 6, 2018

Creative Dad Brings His Kids’ Drawings to Life as Anatomically Incorrect Animals

In the past, we’ve seen many creatives bring funny kids’ drawings to life in the form of cuddly toys, wearable art, and even whimsical inventions. Another artist to do so is father-of-two Tom Curtis, who creates hilarious—and slightly disturbing—“real” renditions of his kids’ (8-year-old Dom and 6-year-old Al) drawings in an ongoing Instagram series called Things I have drawn.

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September 4, 2018

Artist Creates Detailed Pen Drawings That Merge Real and Mythical Landscapes

British artist Olivia Kemp creates incredibly detailed, large-scale pen drawings that depict real-world landscapes. However, each piece isn’t an exact representation of the locations—instead, Kemp injects her own mythical twist into each sketched environment, merging fantasy with reality. Her latest works are inspired by the artist’s travels to Malta and Bavaria and were created using photographs, on-location sketches, and her own memories as references.

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August 27, 2018

Leewardists’ Webcomics Reveal the Differences Between Architects and Everyone Else

If you’re a designer, you might argue that you see the world differently compared to untrained eyes. And for architects, it’s impossible to go somewhere without noticing very specific design details about each of the buildings you come across. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone—webcomic collective Leewardists creates hilarious drawings that illustrate how an architect experiences everyday life.

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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.