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May 23, 2020

Illustrated Floor Plans Feature Architecture and Set Design of Beloved Films

Artist Boryana Ilieva examines film architecture and set design in her project Floor Plan Croissant. This ongoing series of meticulously painted floor plans capture the cinematic spaces of famous films like Parasite (2019), Roma (2018), and Call Me By Your Name (2017). The idea for the series began after Ilieva attended a lecture in 2014 by Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa.

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May 16, 2020

Dazzling Gold Leaf Details Illuminate Mysterious Portraits of Otherworldly Women

Artist Nikolaos Kafasis—also known as Nikolas Tower—combines watercolor and gouache to create rich, character-driven fantasy worlds. His paintings feature unusual, mystical women surrounded by abstract backgrounds of flowing colors, and often, layered with details in dazzling gold leaf. The artist draws upon several areas of inspiration in his paintings. His influences include motifs from Ancient Greek and Asian mythologies, as well as nature, anime, video games, and fantasy novels.

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April 30, 2020

Enchanting Illustrations Reimagine Disney Princesses as Pregnant Women

Disney princesses have received several makeovers throughout the years, including portrayals as noir-inspired femme fatales, modern-day millennials, and empowered career women. Now, artist Oksana Pashchenko brings the beloved fantasy characters into a playful new arc as pregnant women. Her enchanting illustrations place the Disney princesses and their sweethearts in the modern world as happy, expecting couples. Pashchenko began drawing the series during her maternity leave and used her own experience of pregnancy as inspiration.

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April 21, 2020

11 Beloved Illustrators Who Bring Children’s Literature to Life

Nothing beats a good book—except, perhaps, one that is beautifully illustrated. While you won't find many adult reads decorated with drawings, children's books are bound to deliver, making the seemingly “kids-only” section adored by art enthusiasts of all ages. Illustrations have the power to turn the pages of a picture book into the contents of a classic. Much like the imaginations they stoke, however, children's book illustrators cannot be put into a box.

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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.