Sofia Bonati’s illustrated portraits feel like conversations you want to stay in a little longer. Based in the UK, the artist creates character driven illustrations that are stylish, intimate, and subtly playful, capturing not just how someone looks, but how they might feel. At first glance, the portraits are polished and composed. The figures are often posed with intention, styled carefully, and framed in ways that feel editorial. But linger for a moment and the personality begins to surface. A knowing expression. A slightly exaggerated gesture. A quiet sense of humor.
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Paint Forms by artist Kim Keever
There is something wonderfully liberating about Kim Keever’s process. Based in New York City, the artist creates abstract works by dropping paint into water filled aquariums and letting physics take over. No sketches. No strict plans. Just color, movement, and chance. The results feel playful and unpredictable, which is exactly the point. Each piece captures a fleeting moment that can never be repeated. Paint blooms, sinks, spreads, and dissolves in real time, forming shapes that feel both organic and otherworldly. What you see is not designed in the traditional sense. It is discovered.
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Marianna Sanvito photographed by Stef Van der Laan
Here is a particular kind of calm confidence that runs through this editorial for Elle Russia. Featuring Stef Van der Laan and photographed by Marianna Sanvito, the November 2014 story feels composed, focused, and deeply fashion literate. Nothing here feels rushed. The images unfold with intention, allowing mood and styling to take the lead rather than spectacle. It is fashion that trusts its own authority.
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Gustaaf Wassink Photographed by Pieter Henket
Pieter Henket’s portraits of Gustaaf Wassink for Visual Tales Magazine issue 13 capture muted pastel melancholy with a twist. The model rocks a bowl cut that could feel awkward, yet the styling turns it into something playful, edgy, and undeniably chic.
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NATASHA POLY BY INEZ & VINOODH
Fluff, Volume, Drama Inez and Vinoodh’s beach editorial with Natasha Poly for Vogue Paris is all about high-impact glamour. The styling leans into fluff, puff, and volume, with luxurious furs dominating the looks. Every detail, from clothing to hair, is deliberately dramatic, creating a visual feast that feels both extravagant and effortless.
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Test Shots for Wizard of Oz
These images are a rare look at the planning stage of a beloved film. The focus is on experimentation and adjustment, capturing the actors in moments that are both playful and instructive. Seeing them in these early poses highlights the effort and artistry required to make fantasy believable.
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LOULOU ROBERT IN GLAMOUR UK BY JEAN FRANÇOIS CAMPOS
Loulou Robert commands the frame in this bold, playful fashion spread shot by Jean François Campos for Glamour UK. The editorial bursts with color, chunky silhouettes, and confident styling that turns winter into a canvas for creativity.
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Portrait Forms by Bryan Christie
Bryan Christie’s Portrait Forms turns the gaze inward. These portraits explore anatomy, biology, and the inner workings of the human body, focusing on what lies beneath the surface rather than external appearance. The result is both scientific and surprisingly personal.
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Optical Illusion Windows by artist Pejac
Istanbul-based artist Pejac turns bare walls into moments of wonder with his Optical Illusion Windows series. The works create the appearance of windows, keyholes, and openings where none exist, making viewers pause, question, and marvel.
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GEORGIA TAYLOR BY ELENA RENDINA
The editorial draws on stage aesthetics, with Taylor posing as if mid-performance. Soft pastels and carefully chosen textures give each look a refined, painterly quality. Every pose and composition feels deliberate, highlighting both clothing and movement.
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FKA twigs – Video Girl
New music video for FKA twigs single titled ‘Video Girl’ from her new album LP1. The dark black and white music video has the artist dancing while a prisoner is put to death. Luckily through the power of vogueing she brings the deceased man back to life. #yaassss …
