Why Lorry Barbedette Put Screens Somewhere They Don’t Belong
Why Lorry Barbedette Put Screens Somewhere They Don’t Belong
February 12, 2026
Screens are designed to dominate cities, not disappear into forests. In this interview, Lorry Barbedette explains why he took a medium built for control and visibility and placed it somewhere it feels out of place.
Why Nathan Treats Art Like Blue-Collar Work
Digital Painting
Drawing
Feb 7, 2026
Nathan approaches art with a blue-collar mindset, focused on doing the work well. His illustrations come from real places and careful decisions, not forced meaning.
Why Robbie Quit Digital Art and Went Traditional
Drawing
Sketch Book
Jan 23, 2026
After burning out on digital art, Robbie stepped away from the screen and rebuilt his practice through traditional materials. With merely paper and colored pencils, Robbie has ventured into a stripped back style filled with muted palettes and animal subjects.
Victor Escudero on Why Imperfection Is the Point
Digital Painting
Illustration
Design
Jan 21, 2026
Victor Escudero, better known as itsvimart online, stepped into the professional art world eight years ago. Since then, he’s taken on roles from freelance illustrator to Art Director at Nostalgix TCG, created cover art for bbno$ and Ironmouse, all while building a multi-style portfolio online.
Why Nathan Treats Art Like Blue-Collar Work
Digital Painting
Drawing
Feb 7, 2026
Nathan approaches art with a blue-collar mindset, focused on doing the work well. His illustrations come from real places and careful decisions, not forced meaning.
Why Robbie Quit Digital Art and Went Traditional
Drawing
Sketch Book
Jan 23, 2026
After burning out on digital art, Robbie stepped away from the screen and rebuilt his practice through traditional materials. With merely paper and colored pencils, Robbie has ventured into a stripped back style filled with muted palettes and animal subjects.
Victor Escudero on Why Imperfection Is the Point
Digital Painting
Illustration
Design
Jan 21, 2026
Victor Escudero, better known as itsvimart online, stepped into the professional art world eight years ago. Since then, he’s taken on roles from freelance illustrator to Art Director at Nostalgix TCG, created cover art for bbno$ and Ironmouse, all while building a multi-style portfolio online.


Why Lorry Barbedette Put Screens Somewhere They Don’t Belong
February 12, 2026
Screens are designed to dominate cities, not disappear into forests. In this interview, Lorry Barbedette explains why he took a medium built for control and visibility and placed it somewhere it feels out of place.


Why Nathan Treats Art Like Blue-Collar Work
Digital Painting
Drawing
February 7, 2026
Nathan approaches art with a blue-collar mindset, focused on doing the work well. His illustrations come from real places and careful decisions, not forced meaning.


Why Robbie Quit Digital Art and Went Traditional
Drawing
Sketch Book
January 23, 2026
After burning out on digital art, Robbie stepped away from the screen and rebuilt his practice through traditional materials. With merely paper and colored pencils, Robbie has ventured into a stripped back style filled with muted palettes and animal subjects.


Victor Escudero on Why Imperfection Is the Point
Digital Painting
Illustration
Design
January 21, 2026
Victor Escudero, better known as itsvimart online, stepped into the professional art world eight years ago. Since then, he’s taken on roles from freelance illustrator to Art Director at Nostalgix TCG, created cover art for bbno$ and Ironmouse, all while building a multi-style portfolio online.

Inside MIRA’s Kaleidoscope of Chaos and Color
Digital Painting
Drawing
Illustration
December 5, 2025
Mira walked away from a thriving career in graphic design and into an exciting new chapter of restless illustration that is pulling attention online.

How Emon Surakitkoson Went from Bar Shifts to the Marriott Collection
Painting
Sculpture
December 4, 2025
Emon Surakitkoson didn’t go to art school. She didn’t grow up with a paintbrush in hand, either. But within three years of selling her first $10 painting, she was installing work for Marriott Hotels and getting recognized as one of D.C.’s top emerging artists.

How Death By Narwhals’ Art Balances Beauty, Grief, and Korean Heritage
Animation
2D
Painting
Illustration
November 21, 2025
Death By Narwhals is a Korean American artist whose paintings have been displayed at some of DC’s biggest art shows. His work blends memory, grief, and cultural duality.

How Jennifer Evans Turned Structure into Creativity
Painting
Illustration
2D
November 20, 2025
Jennifer Evans is a 24-year-old digital artist from Waco, Texas. She’s been drawing since she was fourteen years old, and specializes in digital landscape painting and character concept design, although she occasionally works with traditional media.


Inside MIRA’s Kaleidoscope of Chaos and Color
Digital Painting
Drawing
Illustration
December 5, 2025
Mira walked away from a thriving career in graphic design and into an exciting new chapter of restless illustration that is pulling attention online.


How Emon Surakitkoson Went from Bar Shifts to the Marriott Collection
Painting
Sculpture
December 4, 2025
Emon Surakitkoson didn’t go to art school. She didn’t grow up with a paintbrush in hand, either. But within three years of selling her first $10 painting, she was installing work for Marriott Hotels and getting recognized as one of D.C.’s top emerging artists.


How Death By Narwhals’ Art Balances Beauty, Grief, and Korean Heritage
Animation
2D
Painting
Illustration
November 21, 2025
Death By Narwhals is a Korean American artist whose paintings have been displayed at some of DC’s biggest art shows. His work blends memory, grief, and cultural duality.


How Jennifer Evans Turned Structure into Creativity
Painting
Illustration
2D
November 20, 2025
Jennifer Evans is a 24-year-old digital artist from Waco, Texas. She’s been drawing since she was fourteen years old, and specializes in digital landscape painting and character concept design, although she occasionally works with traditional media.







