Drawing

August 17, 2016

Surreal Satirical Illustrations Offer Witty Commentary on Pop Culture

Artist Pawel Kuczynski highlights the visual power of satire through his ongoing series of surreal illustrations. Crafted in a realistic style, he plays with elements of scale and environment to create fantastical compositions in which anything and everything is possible. They offer witty commentary on contemporary issues with a special interest paid to technology and the influence it has over our everyday lives.

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June 2, 2016

Spellbinding “Double Exposure” Illustrations of the Animal Kingdom in Thousands of Tiny Dots

Illustrator and graphic designer Thiago Bianchini reveals a deep reverence for the mystical majesty of the animal kingdom in thousands of intricate ink markings. Inspired by double exposure photography, he uses meticulous patterns of tiny dots to form celestial skies, trees, and mountains within the silhouettes of wild creatures. The dot drawing technique called stippling demands patience and precision, and each piece takes around four hours to complete.

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March 11, 2016

Disney Princesses Creatively Reimagined as Renaissance Women

Designer Thunyamon Charoensuttikul has taken Disney's princesses back in time to give them a Renaissance makeover. Using iconic characters such as Snow White, Mulan, Cinderella, and Rapunzel, Charoensuttikul made it look as though they were the muses for portraits during the 15th-century. While it does seem that these princesses were painted, the artist actually executed all her pieces digitally.

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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.