Pen Drawing

December 6, 2021

Architecture Drawings Come Alive With โ€œGlowingโ€ Windows

Sometimes, to truly appreciate the beauty of a city, you need to wait until after dark, when artificial lights illuminate the windows of apartments, ornate faรงades, and other buildings. Ukraine-based artist Nikita Busyak highlights the magic of architecture at night in his ongoing series of โ€œglowingโ€ sketches. These drawings capture a variety of intricate buildings in pen using precise linework and shading techniques.

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August 23, 2021

Artist Draws Intricate Rose Made of Thousands of Tiny โ€œLost Soulsโ€

As you observe a work of art, you may find details that you didn't notice at first. Take a close look at artist Richard Bernerโ€˜s pen illustrations and you'll discover dozens, if not hundreds of thousands of little surprises. The UK-based artist creates whimsical and intricate drawings by packing together numerous tiny people. They almost look like tiny lost souls screaming out into the ether.

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March 21, 2021

Artist Inks Exquisite Imaginary Landscapes Framed in Bold Geometric Shapes

French artist Valentin creates miniature worlds inside of crisply drawn geometric shapes. He uses a fine-nib pen, compass, and ruler to sketch diamonds, triangles, and circles which he then fills with imaginary destinations made up of delicate details. From sunrises over mountain ranges to calm seas illuminated by starry skies, his work captures the essence of a place in time.

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October 14, 2019

Striking Pen and Ink Drawings Illustrate the Human Connection to Nature

Do you know your spirit animal? Italian artist Alfred Basha draws majestic beasts merged with parts of human anatomy, illustrating our innate connection to nature. Rendered using a fine liner in black ink, each intricate pen drawing not only showcases the self-taught artistโ€™s talent, but his exceptional imagination. Bashaโ€™s surreal depictions of nature include animal silhouettes filled with forest scenes and beastly figures shaped with winding branches.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanityโ€”from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.