“Ever since I could remember I’d been drawing to express myself and my inner imaginary world, which continues into my work today where I create characters and worlds that reflect my imaginations, inspired by observations of the real world around me.” – Vivian Mineker
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Illustrations by Jessica Fortner
Toronto-based illustrator Jessica Fortner creates surreal and psychedelic inspired pieces using bright colored symbolic imagery with a focus on natures organic life. See some selected works below:
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Illustrations by Sena Kwon
Power portrait illustrations created by South Korea artist Sena Kwon. Known to have lived in several different countries such as Japan, Canada and Australia the artist shows appreciation of the cultures Kwon has inhabited. See some selected works below:
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Art by Alex Kuno
intricate illustrations created by artist Alex Kuno best described as whimsical fantasy gore. Pulling inspiration from the dark side of storybook fairy tales displaying the subjects in violent, sexual and dark scenes. See some selected works below:
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Illustrations by Brunna Mancuso
A daily project by artist Brunna Mancuso where she daily creates portraits for her 365 ongoing projects. Capturing the individual beauty and uniqueness of her subjects. Here are some selected works below: (via Instagram)
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Art by Maria Nguyen
Illustrator Maria Nguyen creates disturbingly romantic and haunting images inspired by traditional Japanese techniques. See some selected works below: instagram.com/dtnart
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Total Control by Artist Andrew Fairclough
“The works explore issues of introspection, confusion, duality and impulse control seen through the dead gaze of technological distraction and the fascinating flow of infinite information that is everywhere and nowhere at the same time.” – Andrew Fairclough
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Art by Lakormis
Warped portraits and murals from bashed in liquefied faces to melting facial features. All created by Istanbul based artist Lakormis. See some selected works below:
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Art by Argiuolo
Italian artist Argiuolo creates humorous pieces encompassing overall sensuality, fashion and gay culture. From Hitler doing nude yoga, tucking your junk and much more. See some selected works below: Instagram: @argiuolo_
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ABC’s for Adults by Toby Leigh
Keep this picture book away from your children, unless you’re a horrible nightmare inducing parent. This humorous book titled ABC for Adults by illustrator Toby Leigh pushes dark imagery alongside the simple notion of learning your alphabets. From Drugs, sex and messy politics. See some examples of the book below:
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Illustrations by Jean-Michel Tixier
Humorous and awkward depictions of characters interacting and going about their lives. See some selected works below:
