The Artist Who Captured Early 20th Century NYC: 15 Sketches by Vernon Howe Bailey
In the early years of the 20th century, artist Vernon Howe Bailey documented NYC’s transition into a modern metropolis in his detailed magazine illustrations.
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In ArchiDirectors, Whimsical Illustrations Show What Film Directors’ Homes Might Look Like
Italian artist Federico Babina combines unique artistic elements to depict what kinds of houses film directors would build in newest project, ArchiDirectors..
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Impressive Time Lapse Video of NYC Skyline from Rockefeller Center by Patrick Vale
In Colossus, illustrator Patrick Vale draws an incredibly detailed line drawing he makes of NYC’s skyline from Rockefeller Center shown in a time lapse video.
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Q is for Queens: Fun Illustration Book On Queens Landmarks and Culture
Q is for Queens, an ABC child’s book on Queens, has been gaining substantial tractions. It’s kickstarter is on fire and has surpassed its goal very quickly.
MoreA Few Parisians: Le Pont des Arts
Le Pont des Arts in Paris is famous for the “love locks” promising eternal love… But what happens when the relationship is over?
MoreWeekly Map: Hand-Drawn New York, Paris and London by Jenni Sparks
British artist, Jenni Sparks draws these maps of giant seemingly-untackleble metropolises with a fine-grained density of detail that will make your head spin. And she does it by hand! They are utterly impressive, jam-packed masterpieces. This beautiful hand drawn map was featured in The Guardian’s “10 of the best hand-drawn maps” gallery.
MoreThe Art of Style by Kit Mills 020: Going Red
In this week’s Art of Style, Kit Mills profiles a very stylish writer, EJ Koh, whose novel Red was just released as an ebook.
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(Art)chitecture by Charlotte Vallance: The Nemo, Amsterdam
The Nemo Amsterdam is an eye-catching example of the city’s amazing architecture. Although the name suggests aquarium, the Nemo is home to Amsterdam’s Science Center with exhibitions on four floors.
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The Little Canoe: The Whimsical Art of Brooke Weeber
Men with conjoined beards, jars of pickled vegetables, houses blooming out of flowers, a superhero-like beluga whale, and pair of coffee-loving mermaids – welcome to the whimsical artwork of Portland-based illustrator Brooke Weeber, the creator of The Little Canoe.
MoreThe Art of Style by Kit Mills 007: Keep Austin Weird
If you live in Austin and are under the age of 40 you most likely are in a band, ride a bike, and own at least one pair of Toms and a blue chambray shirt.
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Mashable Social Good Summit: An Interview with Sophie Blackall
Untapped Cities spoke to Sophie at the 2012 Mashable Social Good Summit about her involvement in the Measles & Rubella Initiative and what inspires her illustrations of New Yorkers.
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Artist Spotlight: David Cessac, Cartoonist
An interview with David Cessac, a Parisian cartoonist whose humorous drawings capture the idiosyncrasies of the people he encounters.
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