Drawing

May 13, 2023

Immersive Illustrative Worlds Cloak Desolate Landscapes in Soothing Pastel Hues

From charming street corners to horizons stacked with rooftops, artist Elora Pautrat creates windows into dreamy, ethereal worlds. Her portfolio of Japanese cityscapes and interiors depicts quiet corners of life where there are no people, allowing viewers to place them directly in a variety of beautiful, pastel-colored places. Pautrat traces her love for sceneries to growing up in the French alps, which sparked a passion for capturing places over people and characters.

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April 6, 2023

Mr. Doodle Exhibits Framed Art and Covers All the Walls in His Signature Doodles for Art Basel

The last time we checked in on British artist Mr. Doodle, he'd spent two years transforming his home into a work of art. Now he's taken his signature doodles to a more traditional setting by creating a new series for Art Basel Hong Kong. While there are traditional canvases, he couldn't help but doodle the entire booth put together by Pearl Lam Galleries, and the results are incredible. Mr.

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March 22, 2023

Learn How an Illustrator Transforms Basic Shapes Into Beautifully Detailed Drawings

If there’s a secret to drawing, it’s that even the most challenging subjects can be broken down into simplified shapes. Doing this makes them easier to tackle, and you can build up your drawing to achieve incredible detail. Illustrator and My Modern Met contributing writer Margherita Cole knows this well; her delightful drawings showcase the power of shapes and how they are vehicles for expression.

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