Sitting firmly within a dark world of fairytales is the work of London illustrator Ruben Ireland. Gothic maidens are his favourite subjects and these women are drawn in the context of black beasts, skulls and haunted phantoms. It is a world realised in black and white, with the odd splash of colour. The graphic finish to his illustrations […]
Category: Black & White
Kerby Rosanes’ Sketchbook Drawings from 2014
Known on Illusion as the “Filipino Doodler,” Kerby Rosanes has sketched his way to online fame—over 1 million people follow him on Facebook, keeping track of every black-ink doodle he makes. From a stringy cheetah to hundreds of wacky comic characters crammed on a piece of paper, his artwork is easily recognizable and sought after […]
Cisco’s Tattoos from 2014
Cisco’s blackwork is much stronger than his full-colored tattoos. The way he boldly outlines and shades with linear hatching and dots, there’s an old-school illustration quality to it. Some of his visuals take you on a journey to the golden age of Circus—with the knife juggler and lots of animals. One noteworthy tattoo is his […]
The Art of Leah Yerpe: Bodies in Motion
Leaping from the page in an array of balletic poses and moves, the illustrations of Leah Yerpe are marvellous creations. Sketched beautifully in pencil, she achieves a high level of realism and contrast between light and dark. A native New Yorker, she has exhibited extensively across the US. Artwork © Leah Yerpe Via Dillion Gallery
The Heart of Darkness: Explicit Erotic Illustrations
Note: Contains nudity. The illustrations of German artist Kaethe Butcher are fearless in their depiction of sexuality and womanhood. They possess a wicked sense of humour and excellent line work. The level of contrast she achieves between light and dark, both in terms of subject matter and the execution, is quite frankly stunning. Images © […]
Art + Science: Berlin Artist Produces Hypnotic Videos
Susi Sie states that she is on a “mission to explore the physical and mathematical nature of unusual forms, substances and materials to show the hidden beauty and magic of our natural world that constantly surrounds us.” [1] Her videos are indeed magical in the way powder particles form shapes and move in rhythmic manner […]
A Web of Abstract Drawings by Boicu Marinela
The inspiring pen and ink works by Romanian artist Boicu Marinela are something very special. Her canvases are made up of an intricate web of lines and abstract human bodies as they beautifully merge together into something wonderful. The cover image shows “Great Mother and Odalisque,” a piece in which she introduces subtle shades of colour to […]
Man vs Nature: Double Exposure Photography
Turkish fashion photographer Erkin Demir has created these inspiring double exposure images. Shooting in black and white he blends seamlessly human models with visions of the natural world, from a flock of birds flying out of one of their heads, to trees and forests in shimmering beauty. Images © Erkin Demir Via My Modern Met
Nude Black and White Photography
Note: Contains nudity. From the very beginnings of photography, artists have turned the camera toward the naked body in search of a classical sense of beauty. Think of Man Ray’s iconic solarized prints from Paris, in particular his “Le Violon d’Ingres.” The photographers published here have all demonstrated a skilled and unique eye when it comes to capturing the human […]
Drawings of Mysterious Wooden People
The first three images are part of a series titled “Wood People,” which David Cristobal explains that “looking at the lines of a tree can tell you a lot about its life”; so the same goes for people. Each facial expression, wrinkle, scar… can say much about a person from their personality to possible struggles […]