Drawing

December 17, 2011

Photorealistic Celebrity Pencil Drawings

Can you believe that these images are pencil drawings? Upon first glance, artist Rick Fortson's celebrity portraits appear to be photo stills of some of the most famous television, film, and music stars. However, each picture has the artist's name legibly etched into it, all in pencil! Fortson, who sometimes refers to himself as Dr. Pencil, is a self-taught illustrator based in Illinois.

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August 19, 2011

Illustrations Made of Tiny Repeating Words

Art never ceases to amaze me! Vietnam native and Toronto-based photographer and artist Huy Lam has created some astounding illustrations. What makes them so special? Each is made up of words, not brush strokes! By using repeating words in different colors, Lam hopes to “provoke thought, discussion and even laughter.” Having trouble figuring out which word or words he's used? After each complete illustration, you'll get a closer look.Certainly, patience is a virtue for Lam.

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January 5, 2011

Fantastically Funny Illustrations by Gemma Correll

Though Gemma Correll's illustrations may look like they're only meant for children, read the text and you'll soon realize that they're actually meant for adults. Her somewhat acerbic sense of humor is felt in every piece and the way she brings to life animals like dogs, cats and dinosaurs will make you giggle with glee. Gemma uses pens for drawing and then scans her images into Photoshop to adjust the color levels.

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April 21, 2010

21 Beautiful Modern Vintage Art and Illustrations

Julien Pacaud Perhaps one of the most interesting things an artist or illustrator can do is make something that appears timeless. You're not quite exactly sure in which decade it was created in. These modern vintage pieces have a nostalgic feel to them through the use of colors, typography or imagery but there's an undescribable feeling that it was created in these modern times.

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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.