UK-based illustrator Ali Graham has transformed The Roots’ Black Thought, ?uestlove, and Captain Kirk Douglas into every ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ fan’s favorite tree-like beings: The GRoots.
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Meet Equinox, DC Comics’ 16-year-old superheroine from the Cree nation and a member of Justice League Canada.
German artist/graphic designer Zhi-Yun Zhang morphs some of today’s most prominent rappers, pop stars, and singers into our favorite cartoon characters.
![Creative Pick of the Week: ‘Electric Lady,’ Janelle Monáe Tribute by illumistrations [Print]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Electric-Lady-by-illumistrations-2.jpg)
Artist Illumistrations brings Janelle Monáe’s sci-fi alter-ego Cindi Mayweather to life in his latest piece titled after the singer’s current album, The Electric Lady.
![Creative Quickie: ‘The shadow of your smile’ by Sara Golish [Print]](/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/The-shadow-of-your-smile-by-Sara-Golish-Detail-1b.jpg)
Not sure if Sara Golish was listening to the Ella Fitzgerald or Barbra Streisand/Johnny Mathis version of the song when she created ‘The shadow of your smile,’ but it’s a gorgeous new print by the Toronto-based visual artist.
“radioactive.” is the latest stunning self-portrait by Spanish photographer Cristina Otero.
![Creative Quickie: “Ruby” by Emma Allen [VIDEO]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ruby-by-Emma-Allen.jpg)
“Ruby” is an animated self-portrait by artist Emma Allen. It explores the idea of rebirth and illustrating the transfer of energy from one incarnation to another.
Not everyone can appropriate from a culture like Miley Cyrus, but there’s a paper doll with some super ghetto accessories for that!
“Hold It In Your Mouth A Little Longer” is a magnificent new piece by 28-year-old Nigerian-American artist Toyin Odutola, whose signature style is a use of texture, light, and pattern unlike I’ve ever seen.
Inspired by the summer’s most anticipated album, Jay-Z’s ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail,’ designer Darien Birks illustrates the set’s announced collaborators: Pharrell Williams, Rick Rubin, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, and Mr. Carter.
![Creative Quickie: Janelle Monáe by Eva Sonja [Digital Art]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Janelle-Monae-Artwork-by-Eva-Sonja.jpg)
German artist/student Eva Sonja captures Janelle Monáe’s bold red lips, sparkling eyes, and immaculately coiffed updo in a recent digital painting titled simply “Janelle.”
South Korean artist KwangHo Shin combines inner emotions and an explosion of color to create this series of untitled oil and charcoal paintings.
Known as the artist who plays with her food, Hong Yi, produces some of the most creative pieces of art using the most unlikely tools — like carrots, prunes, and coffee stains.
Though currently still in beta, artwork for Blue Frog Gaming’s Darkfire Galaxies has slowly rolled out over the past few months, garnering more and more interest in the game.
Monte Miller’s “May Your Pink Skies Keep Me Warm” went from a random sketch to a digital painting with lush pinks and shading.
Our latest Creative Feature spotlights Virginia-based artist “Illumistrations,” who recreates the superheroes, heroines and villains we love with a mahogany twist.
French cartoonist/illustrator David Raphet creates a beautiful bright-eyed, brown-skinned character with a rather voluminous natural do for “Afro.”
![Creative Quickie: Ze! by Ericka Coello [Pop Art]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Ze-by-Ericka-Coello.jpg)
The vibrancy of Malaysian electro-pop diva, Ze!, is captured in this brilliant digital illustration by 27-year-old Ecuadorian artist Ericka Coello.
A special Birthday Creative Feature for Nina Simone aka “High Priestess of Soul,” illustrations, paintings, murals, t-shirt designs, and more.
![Creative Pick of the Week: ‘The Proud Family’ Grows Up [Illustration]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Proud-Family-Grown-by-Patience-Lekien.png)
It’s only Monday but Patience Lekien’s digital tribute to Disney’s ‘The Proud Family’ is our Creative Pick of the Week!
