Drawing

May 6, 2026

Hyperreal Drawings on Wood Explore Humankind’s Relationship With Nature

There are plenty of surfaces upon which visual art can unfold, whether it be a canvas, a piece of paper, or even the land itself. In Martina Billi’s case, though, creativity emerges in some more unexpected places, including wood. For years, the Italian artist has approached the material with both precision and whimsy, all while exploring the relationship between humans, animals, and nature.

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April 9, 2026

Artist Creates His Own Renaissance Sculpture-Inspired Drawings Made of Millions of Dots

Ukrainian artist Rostislaw Tsarenko creates intricate drawings of fantastical characters and surreal scenes, often spending up to 60 hours on a single piece. Using thousands of tiny dots and delicate crosshatching, his painstaking process requires real dedication—but the results are totally worth it. Tsarenko describes his main challenge as “conveying the realism of thoughts and ideas through dots, no matter how surreal they are.” Looking at his work, you understand exactly what he means.

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November 18, 2025

Spellbinding M.C. Escher Prints Are Now Available Online

For most of his life, M.C. Escher was largely overlooked by the art world. This can perhaps be attributed to the Dutch artist’s singular—though idiosyncratic—style, which was rooted in mathematics, optical illusions, geometry, and so-called “impossible objects.” But, for those very same reasons, he also attracted wide popular interest beyond art institutions, a reputation that has solidified him as one of the greatest graphic artists of the 20th century.

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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.