Art

July 30, 2023

Learn the Basics of Charcoal Drawing To Capture the Intensity of Life With Art

You’ve got a lot of choices for tools when it comes to drawing. Pencils are the most popular, simply because they are so ubiquitous. But the more you get into drawing, the more you’ll want to experiment with media to figure out what you like using the best. Charcoal, for instance, is a popular tool for artists—especially those that like to sketch and do it fast. Why Should You Try Charcoal Drawing?

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July 26, 2023

10 Architectural Drawing Tips From a Professional Artist

Illustrator Demi Lang knows a thing or two about creating a stunning work of art. Her passion for architecture and her ability to render it using ink and colored pencils has garnered her quite a following. Luckily, she's also equally passionate about sharing her knowledge, and her online architectural drawing course is one of My Modern Met Academy's most popular classes.

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July 21, 2023

Street Artist Breathes New Life Into Public Spaces With Vibrant Flower Murals

UK-based artist Sophie Mess is transforming urban spaces one mural at a time. Inspired by botanical motifs, she covers the sides of buildings with vibrant depictions of flowers that are larger than life. Each one imbues these cityscapes with uplifting and beautifying imagery. From massive pink peonies to purple irises, Mess' works cover a rainbow of colors.

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July 17, 2023

Traveling Artist Creatively Documents His Adventures in Visually Exciting Sketchbooks

By drawing in sketchbooks, artists can collect their ideas and record their creative process. For José Naranja, his archive of Moleskine notebooks also serve another purpose. Since 2005, the Spanish artist has been documenting his travels with eclectic entries of hand-written notes, watercolor drawings, and additional ephemera that he picks up at each destination. These small journals offer an intimate view of Naranja's journeys around the world.

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