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Wave Your Flag for Mathilde Vangheluwe’s Fantastic Drawings
Not every artist can make their sketches appear like finished works, and vice versa — not every finished piece can have the qualities of a sketch. Mathilde Vangheluwe is an illustrator who rides this...
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Patterned Illustrations by Ryn Frank Showcase Beauty in Simplicity
Normally, I gravitate towards illustrations that are full of color. But today, I find myself attracted to the line drawings of Ryn Frank. They’re beautiful in their simplicity, consisting of mostly...
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Curious Portraits Capture the Energy of a Sketch
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—I love a good pencil drawing. There’s something so satisfying about seeing a collection of marks. It looks very meditative, and even therapeutic? Italian...
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Rose Wong’s Poignant Illustrative Series, ‘Consider Death’
Last fall, illustrator Rose Wong had a show called Consider Death at Grumpy Bert in Brooklyn. The works included are poignant and beautiful in their simplicity —Rose mixes bold floral elements with...
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Brilliantly Simple Fashion Designs are Pencil Drawings Come to Life
Sometimes, it’s the most simple approach that makes the biggest impact. Edda Gimnes, aka EDDA, has created a line of clothing that combines the energy and spontaneity of a pencil sketch with...
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Grandiose Landscapes to Offer You a Moment of Zen
We all have our own ways of achieving ~zen~, and for me, it’s witnessing the beauty of grandiose natural landscapes. The vast, seemingly never-ending horizon reminds me of just how big the world is,...
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Graphite Drawings That Only Make Us More Curious About The “City”
Earlier this fall, Anja Sušanj shared a series called City, based on a book by Alessandro Baricco. The text influenced her greatly through the years, and was part of the inspiration for these...
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Vintage-Inspired Sketchbook Drawings That Depict the Beauty of the Past
If you peruse Aimee Bee Brooks‘ Instagram, you’ll find that her sketchbook is full of delicate drawings with a retro sensibility. In particular, I’m fond of the illustrative ladies who don vintage...
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A ‘Kick in the Shin of the Patriarchy’ | Interview with Illustrator Hayley...
I first met Hayley Powers Thornton-Kennedy when I visited the MFA Illustration Practice program as a guest critic and lecturer. In their cozy, well-lit studio, she showed me a selection of signage she...
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15 Favorites From Inktober, October’s Most Famous Art Challenge
Hugo Cuellar October is known for many things, but if you’re in the illustration world, it’s synonymous for Inktober. If you’re new to the annual tradition, the premise is simple: during each day of...
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