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]]>Lizarralde started this unique series in the late 2000s when he did a floor plan of Fraiser Crane’s apartment from the popular sitcom Frasier. He was a fan of the show and did it as a passion project.
After receiving positive feedback from his friends and social media followers, Lizarralde decided to do several more illustrations, and it soon spanned into a full series.
According to this talented artist, he has made around 150 floor plans of fictional houses and apartments. Most of them come from TV shows and animated series, but there are quite a few from popular movies like High Fidelity, The Batman, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Lizarralde often does multiple floor plans from a particular TV show. For example, he did several locations from Friends, including apartments from all main characters: Chandler, Joey, Monica, Rachel, Ross, and Phoebe, as well as the iconic Central Perk coffee shop.
Lizarralde recently released a book titled Behind the Screens: Illustrated Floor Plans and Scenes from the Best TV Shows of All Time, which contains his favorite floor plans. He also frequently shares his works on social media. Check out more of them by scrolling below.
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]]>So, who copied who? Are these characters actually borrowing powers and abilities, or are they random similarities? Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of these characters and see what’s really going on in these super universes.
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]]>Melgrati creates captivating illustrations that serve as a powerful commentary on today’s society. They range from criticism to satire and skepticism but always make the viewer wonder about the world we live in.
In some of his recent works, Melgrati focused on the influence of artificial intelligence and its growing role in our lives. These illustrations imagine a dark reality in which humans will rely on technology for creativity while they do physical work.
According to Melgrati, his works are influenced by everything he sees in the world that surrounds him, and this allows him to never have a lack of inspiration.
“When I’m drawing for myself, I just do what comes to mind,” said Melgrati in a recent interview. “Recently I’m moving quite often, changing place helps me to find inspiration and have different visions of reality.”
Continue scrolling to check out more of these unique and thought-provoking artworks.
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]]>Her diverse background also plays a role in her illustrations. “I think it’s helped me to keep an open mind, to try and look at things from multiple point of views and to get interested by a lot of diverse subjects, as opposed to staying fixed on one topic,” said Baum in an interview with The Klean. “It’s also what has led me to dive into this whole mythology/legends theme,” she notes.
According to Baum, she’s been drawing ever since she could hold a pen. “It’s always been my favorite activity and it was clear very early that I would end up doing something artistic,” she notes. And yet, it took her some time to commit herself to illustration. Having studied graphic design in Lyon, she worked many years as a graphic designer, practicing painting and playing around with Illustrator in the evenings after work.
It was only by the end of 2016, that she finally took the plunge, quit her full-time job, and hoped for the best. In hindsight, she needn’t worry too much. With a growing fanbase online, her artworks have been used in various contexts, from editorial pieces and children’s books to advertising, with clients such as The New York Times, Vox, Penguin Random House, and Women Who Do Stuff.
“My work is based on my perspective and experience,” says Baum, “I’m not sure you can really dissociate them. Although I don’t translate my experiences in images in a literal way.”
Color is key to understanding her imagery. “Color is the most important element of my work and in general,” she stresses. “It has a huge impact on me mentally and physically. Vibrant colors make me happy and it’s quite an obsession really.” Scrolling through her Instagram page will make you happy just as well.
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]]>National Parks in the United States have a surprising number of bad reviews online, with people disliking all sorts of things, from the observation that North Cascades National Park has “too much mountains, trees, and snow” to feeling that Zion National Park’s scenery seems “distant.”
Baffled by these reviews, designer Amber Share decided to put a “positive, fun spin on such a negative mindset.” She set on a quest to make a poster for each of the 62 national parks included in the National Parks System with a quote of a bad review at its focus.
The posters, part of the series Subpar Parks, are beautifully designed with a vintage vibe, while the reviews are done in a hand lettering style that makes them sound less negative and more amusing.
Share’s idea turned out to be quite popular on social media. It not only brought her a significant following on Instagram but also spawned a series of posters, stamps, calendars, and other fun products. The artist also expanded the series to include national parks from around the world.
Continue scrolling to check out why you “shouldn’t visit” some of the most popular parks in the U.S. and the world.
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]]>The main characters of these comics are two gamer girls, Pudin and Flan, who not only share an apartment together but also the goal of achieving their “big dreams.” Throughout the comics, we witness Pudin and Flan going through adventures and all sorts of funny and relatable everyday situations that can happen to everyone.
The reason why these comics hit close to home is that they are based on real people and real-life events. The “Pudin and Flan” is the project by three friends – Destinee Cleveland, Jackie King, and James Averett – who decided to use their own lives as an inspiration for the adventures of Pudin and Flan.
According to the group, which has an artistic background, they originally wanted to create an animated show around “Pudin and Flan.” Unfortunately, their pitch was rejected, so they decided to turn it into a comic. And it’s safe to say that they made a great decision.
“Our original goal was to create a funny little comic about ourselves, but it’s become something so much bigger,” shared the comic creators. “We now have a chance to bring about representation for everything we find important in our lives and the society we live in.”
Check out more of Pudin and Flan’s cool adventures below.
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(@thais.cy)Her life revolves around her studies, her boyfriend, and her cat. She also participates in various exhibitions and workshops locally. Interested in other techniques, Cuny would like to include screen printings in her future illustrations. Choosing the internet as her main and favorite medium, especially Pinterest or Instagram, the artist explains that she needs to receive a daily dose of inspiration so she can function properly.
“I like to take the time to make sketches throughout the day, patterns, characters, nothing very complete. But, that’s what I use to define small compositions in my sketchbook,” she said in an interview for Ballpit. “Subsequently, I take these small sketches on my IPad on which I produce each of my illustrations.”
She prefers illustrating simplified characters with colorful patterns. Her main goal is to find new color palettes that would match, new shapes for backgrounds loaded with all kinds of details.
“I wholeheartedly love to have a style for youth illustration, and that’s what I would like to evolve towards,” she added.
Scroll down and check out her work below.
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]]>Adopting a narrative-driven style, his work has won him awards, as well as collaborations with top brands and news outlets like BBC, Virgin, Mercedes, and Politico. Specializing in editorial work, Brookes has also created illustrations for books, advertising, and packaging.
“My work combines a strong graphic, narrative-driven style with dramatic lighting and a restricted color palette giving rise to vivid, graphic compositions that boast a futuristic aesthetic,” Brookes further described his practice in a piece published on Ape on the Moon. Another key feature in his work is his skillful use of lighting. Using shadows in his illustrations adds weight and is a key component of his visual narrative.
“My process has changed a bit over the years but I usually start with quickly sketched thumbnail drawings to solidify an idea and composition,” explains Brookes. “I try not to be to fussy with how polished the image is at this stage, it’s more like I’m thinking out loud on the paper.”
Color and texture are then applied digitally, using a Wacom tablet and Photoshop. “I always work with a limited palette, usually around 4–5 colors. I love how this makes me really consider where each color is going to be put down.”
But in the end, it all boils down to the narrative itself: “The narrative is so important to me,” stressed Brookes. “I’m really inspired by movies, great cinematography inspires so much of my work and I always approach a composition as if I were directing a movie,” he noted.
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]]>“There were many people who found value and worth in my works because I spoke for those who were unable to speak up for themselves,” the artist shared on Bored Panda. “I created a community for people to show them that they are not alone.”
In these pandemic-ridden times, we could all use a bit of a pick-me-up, and Prudence’s drawings are just what the doctor ordered—primarily because they’re so darn relatable!
The Belgium-based Prudence says that she still finds inspiration in her own battle with mental health, her own thoughts and sometimes sorrows, and just everyday life. Her work has been followed by people from all around the world, and on her Instagram account, she attracted more than 768,000 admirers.
If you love her illustrations then follow her on Instagram for more!
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]]>Known also as BLOK or Blok Magnaye, Magnaye’s visual style is, indeed very much geometric, using blocks of color and shapes to construct his illustrated characters. “I try to use basic shapes in my compositions, and try to simplify complex shapes,” he remarked once in an interview with Sense of Creativity. “One AD I used to work with commented that the placing of elements in my work almost seem calculated. That is true indeed!”
Indeed, when it comes to his work, composition is key. Every slant, every curve, and every straight line is calculated in order to ensure the end piece is well balanced created to perfection.
Based in Bulacan, Philippines, Magnaye’s visual style is inspired by vintage children’s books, Charley Harper’s art, and vintage Eastern European poster art (especially Polish). “I think creativity is both nature and nurture,” says Magnaye. “Humanity is where it is right now because we create. Everyone has a spark of creativity within, some more than others. And like in anything, what we nurture thrives.”
His work includes both editorial work and personal projects that are in dialogue with his more personal experiences, day-to-day events, and pop culture. Selected clients include brands like Facebook and Apple and publications such as The Atlantic, The Guardian, and The Telegraph. Proving, once again, that aiming for simplicity is to be appreciated.
“Being an artist, illustrator goes beyond work,” says Blok. “It’s a lifestyle. I’ve been drawing since I was a kid and I can’t imagine a life where I’m not drawing or creating—what a depressing thought! Art of any form makes the world a whole lot better.” We stand by his words!
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