Art
December 5, 2018

Artist Handwrites Entire Scripts to Create Unique Portraits of Movie Characters

Many art mediums require plenty of patience and concentration, but artist Mike Matola shows a whole new level of creative endurance. He creates pop-culture posters by handwriting entire scripts and song lyrics to form the images. By drawing upon the positive and negative space, each silhouetted word art portrait is brought to life, line by line. Matola’s collection of typography posters include handwritten depictions of popular actors, musicians, and fictional characters.

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Photography
December 4, 2018

Macro Photos Capture the Stunning Symmetry and Beauty of Insects

Montreal-based photographer Paul Parent is known for his stunning macro photography. His work has been featured in publications around the globe and he's a firm believer that the photographer's artistic vision counts just as much, if not more, than the expensive equipment used. Parent, a Nikon user since 1976, has an uncanny ability to focus in on the minor details of the small creatures that surround us.

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Drawing
December 3, 2018

These Clever Illustrations About Modern Society Will Make You Rethink Your Life

Italian designer, illustrator, and self-named “creative mind” Elia Colombo (aka Gebe) believes that “life’s too short to get a real job.” This free-spirited motto led him to where he is today, allowing him to express his thoughts and creativity on a daily basis. He combines his skills in graphic design with his interest in philosophy to create thought-provoking conceptual illustrations.

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Drawing
December 1, 2018

Illustrator Captures the Magic of Everyday Moments as Spectacular Scenes

Have you ever stopped to feel the rain on your skin or taken a moment to observe the night sky? Japanese illustrator Joze Shimazaki’s charming digital drawings capture the magic of these type of everyday moments. From standing on the shore of a moon-lit beach to dancing in puddles, each image shows there’s beauty to be found everywhere. While some of Shimazaki’s illustrations depict familiar scenes, others blend reality with the artist’s imagination.

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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.