Walter Molino, an influential illustrator from 1935, was renowned for his vivid, dynamic artwork depicting life-and-death scenarios, notably as chief cover illustrator for La Domenica del Corriere. Read More →
Canadian author and illustrator Ashley Spires remind children and (big kids) about the importance of resilience. Her illustrated Children’s book the Most Magnificent Thing is about a little girl who has in her mind a magnificent projectRead More →
Gerhard Haderer, an Austrian caricaturist, explores societal issues through impactful illustrations, faced legal challenges over “The Life of Jesus,” and shifted to art after cancer surgery.Read More →
Cute illustrations of a traveling otter and his many adventures by Beijing-based artist Simon Lee . The style of the illustrations remind me of the woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e) of Ando Hiroshige (1797–1858). Ukiyo-e is a genre of Japanese art which flourished from the 17th through 19th centuries.Read More →
Dru Drury (4 February 1724 – 15 December 1803) was a British collector of natural history specimens and an entomologist. He had samples collected from across the world through a network of ship’s officers and collectors, including Henry Smeathman. Read More →
Alma Haser explores the fascination with identical twins, highlighting their genetic similarities, the formation process, and unique differences like fingerprints despite being nearly identical.Read More →
Dante Gabriel Rossetti was a British painter and poet. He was born in London. He studied drawing with Cotman and, in 1848, with Holman Hunt. Read More →
A selection of work by Métis artist Jean Paul Langlois from Vancouver Island, currently based in East Vancouver. Informed by pop and pulp culture, particularly Westerns, 70s sci-fi and Saturday morning cartoons, Langlois plays with ultra-saturated colours and motifs as a way of grappling with a sense of alienation from his own cultural backgrounds — both indigenous and settler.Read More →
John Rodriquez became well known for his textile designs in the early 1950’s. He introduced a unique Australian Style. Read More →
The centuries-old pencil, with its roots in 16th century England and evolution by innovators, remains a vital tool in education, art, and modern creativity.Read More →