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April 17, 2024

Artist Captures the Soul of Quaint Urban Architecture With Expressive Marker Sketches

When we think of architectural illustrations, we may think of iconic buildings in a city rendered with structural details. But in many places, the true character lies not in its skycrapers and landmarks, but in the homes and businesses where locals spend their days. Artist Albert Kiefer (aka Housesketcher) documents these places.

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February 11, 2024

Artist Spent Three Years Drawing Map of the World with 1,642 Animals

Do you know which species of animals are indigenous to your area?

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January 15, 2024

How a 17th-Century Book of Plants Changed Botanical Illustration Forever

Today, when we come across a beautiful garden or field of flowers, our first instinct is to take out our...

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November 29, 2023

20 Gifts for Illustrators That Will Inspire Them To Keep Drawing

If you know an illustrator, you know that they’re experts in visualizing ideas, stories, and much more. Whether they’re already a seasoned professional or just starting to make a career change, those in the field of illustration are constantly drawing, painting, and creating. So, why not give them something to help and inspire their creativity? We’ve curated 20 brilliant gift ideas for illustrators, from art materials to inspiring books.

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November 22, 2023

Beautiful 19th-Century Illustrations of Every Known Hummingbird Species in One Dynamic Poster

Before photography, it was up to illustrators to accurately record plants and animals.

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November 16, 2023

Artist Captures Warm Family Moments in Beautiful Watercolor Illustrations

There are many ways that families show their love.

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November 1, 2023

Illustrator Draws Floor Plans of Iconic Locations From Dozens of Beloved TV Series

In some of TV's most iconic sitcoms, the place where the story unfolds is so unique that it almost feels like an additional character. Despite how often we see them, it can sometimes be hard to make sense of the layout of these places.

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October 19, 2023

Artist Documents Her Stays At Different Japanese Hotels in Carefully Rendered Illustrations

If you're someone who frequently stays at hotels, you likely take note of the different design choices in each place.

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October 10, 2023

Stunning Ink and Colored Pencil Architecture Drawings Inspired by Old-World Europe

Using just ink and colored pencils, Demi Lang transforms architecture into works of fine art.

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October 3, 2023

Surreal “Incomplete” Portraits Capture the Evocative Spirit of Different People

When creating a portrait, Florian Nicolle looks beyond the physical appearance of his model and works to capture their spirit. His mixed media portraits often focus on a singular part of the face, asking viewers to examine certain features closely, while others fade into the background. The results are mysterious and dynamic illustrations that dive into the soul of each person.

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