Tag: Art

#coronamaison #coronahouse illustration of a family in lockdown

Taking the Coronamaison Illustration Challenge

March 25, 2020

Covid lockdowns are here, and for illustrators under self-isolation, the hashtag #coronamaison came as the perfect cathartic creative release. French illustrator Pénélope Bagieu (@PenelopeB) launched the hashtag, calling for artists to draw their perfect self-isolation setup. Naturally, I had I try one for myself! The #coronamaison challenge is based on a simple empty room with … More Taking the Coronamaison Illustration Challenge

Illustration of beautiful colourful Taipei manhole cover with Taipei 101 design

Manhole Covers of Taipei – Exploring Taiwan’s Artistic Streets

March 2, 2020

Taipei has some very cool manhole covers on the streets and sidewalks. They’re subtle, but once you start noticing them, there are some really artistic designs. They’re not as widespread as Japan’s famous manhole cover artwork, but if you look closely you’ll find some interesting examples. Brand new Taipei manhole cover designs unveiled! Taipei began … More Manhole Covers of Taipei – Exploring Taiwan’s Artistic Streets

Cute cartoon version of Rembrandt's The Night Watch

Copic Marker Challenge – Recreating Rembrandt’s Masterpiece The Night Watch

January 15, 2020

I’ve used coloured pencils for years now, and I love using them for their versatility, ease of blending and burnishing, and ability to add fine detail. But I was curious to try out a new medium that looked really fun, the wonderful alcohol-based Copic marker. I wanted to throw myself into an ambitious challenge to … More Copic Marker Challenge – Recreating Rembrandt’s Masterpiece The Night Watch

A sydney rhinoceros sculpture painted in bright colours

Taronga Wild Rhinos – Sydney’s Painted Rhino Exhibit

June 11, 2014

Colourful rhino sculptures started appearing all around Sydney one day. There were Opera house rhinos, Circular Quay rhinos, Botanic Garden rhinos. Some were brightly coloured and dazzling geometric designs, others were painted as robots, some were covered in gold, and others were calming beach landscapes. It was an art exhibition that opened up on 2nd … More Taronga Wild Rhinos – Sydney’s Painted Rhino Exhibit

Paris

October 9, 2012

“He is down this way, last cell on the left”, the officer slurred in a thick Parisian accent, as he gestured toward a row of prison cells. Matt followed curiously. They walked briskly down a long hallway, the iron bars shining darkly in the dim basement light. The officer was dressed in dark police blues, … More Paris