What were the things you were passionate about when you were little? Have you ever dreamed about becoming a successful singer, actress, painter, doctor, or maybe a ballerina? Some of us weren't so blessed because we had to choose a profitable occupation.
The same happened to a 22-years-old Ulyana who was studying to become a diplomat. However, the universe had...
Jon Clingenpeel never thought he would become an artist, but then 2020 happened. While the whole world was in lockdown, he and his wife found a way to help with his mental health issues. They took online drawing classes.
Working in law enforcement and dealing with his wife’s health issues, Clingenpeel suffered from anxiety all the time. Although he loved...
Symbols can be treated as a form of simplified communication. Using visual symbols, in particular, can help communicate complex ideas in a way that's both immediate and easy to understand. Designers understand this concept intuitively.
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Pablo Rochat is a well-known artist and creative director whose career began when he started making silly websites and internet videos for fun while working as a designer and art director. Now he has more than one million followers on his Instagram account.
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Comic books have long evolved from superhero narratives aimed at children and young adults. These days, you can find anything from horror comic books to autobiographies and even history books, all translated to colorful imagery that helps draw you inside.
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Most recently, we've come across the unique comic art of Ana Galvañ. Situated at the crossroad between editorial illustrations and...
Marialaura Fedi's art makes for a soothing effect. Often painted with blue and gold, it features faceless characters against dramatic, yet strangely serene backdrops. Situated between illustration and painting, her work though minimalistic in essence, is pregnant with meaning and symbolism.
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Born near the sea in the south of Italy, Fedi grew up herself against a serene backdrop. “I grew up...
Between her illustrations, witty captions, and snappy zines, you should keep your eyes peeled for Ashley Ronning's work. A freelance illustrator and artist based in Melbourne, her selected clients include brands like Hop Nation, Frankie magazine, and ABC.
According to Ronning, she can usually be found in her studio drawing, risograph printing, or working on her next zine. “I’m constantly...
As we enter an ever-digitalized era, things like handwritten notes or the study of calligraphy are seemingly things of the past (seriously, when was the last time you actually wrote someone a letter?). Luckily for us, there are those among us who understand the value of handwriting.
Heather Hardison has made it her profession. A letterer and illustrator, she...
Japanese calligraphy originates from ancient Chinese calligraphy. These days, calligraphy is still very much alive, occupying spaces like formal invitations and religious art. Japanese calligrapher Aoi Yamaguchi treats it as a form of performative art.
Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Yamaguchi began her calligraphy training at the mere age of six, studying the basics under the guidance of Master Zuiho Sato....
Illustrator Sanny van Loon highlights the simple joys to be found in the day to day, through colorful imagery that will charm you to bits.
“I think being an artist really makes you look at the world differently,” reflected van Loon in an interview with Ballpitmag. And judging by her body of work, she views the world through kind, unclouded eyes.
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