Expressive sketches

Liz Y Ahmet is a UK-based, self-taught artist who creates portraits of women from hundreds of scribbled lines. What looks chaotic and even a little bit messy at first glance, with the talented hands and creative mind of this contemporary artist, emerges into perfectly detailed, expressive, and dynamic portraits. It's amazing how looping and scattered lines we used to draw as children can convey such strong emotions.

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Discover the art of charcoal drawing with its rich tones and textures. Choose the right charcoal, paper, and tools to create expressive and detailed drawings.

Pencil portraits that stand apart likeness we usually see. Korean Artist Danha (단하) experiments with new and interesting ways to showcase her portraits. It's not only about the style but the symbology contained within. Small little details that point you to a possible deeper meaning. I will not go through it here, as by giving them titles, I have pointed at my interpretation. Innovation in art through experimentation, which is what makes it so fascinating to humans and has done since our…

Beautiful expressions centred around the eyes. The works of Author and Artist Alphonso Dunn. Not only does he create art, but has written a book to pass on the wisdom and experiences he has accumulated. Below is a mixture of ink drawings and colors. Some of them are finished, some are WIPs and the rest, minimalist. This third category might look at first glance, like an unfinished drawing, when it's in fact a completed one. As I mentioned at the top, the focus is placed on the eyes. With the…

Pencil Sketches

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I don't know why, but this reminds me of my self at this moment in time. I am the city. I feel as if I can't breathe at times, yet it inspires me and keeps me going as it fuels me up again to take on another day. It's home. *Artist Unknown (you are brilliant whoever you are)