Their black and white illustrations explore existential questions, by tackling themes like life and death, often presented using a set of symbols. “Visual images created by us stem from the subconscious,” the duo shared with Jung Katz. “Everything we have seen, heard or read is accumulated and recorded somewhere at the back of mind, like an information debit. Afterward, a key phrase (or thought) is enough to make the image acquire a more or less vivid shape.”

Their symbolic language also ties in with their identity as artists. “The name Rotten Fantom appeared on December 21, 2012, which is the day of winter solstice and the shortest day of the year when everyone was expecting Doomsday to come,” they explained. “This was the beginning of something new, it turned out quite symbolic.”

Sticking mostly to black and white, their illustrations present a bleak landscape made of contrasts. Each piece is composed of tiny dots, based on the dot-work technique, which adds soft lines and semi-tones to their images. “We are comfortable with this technique and it enables us to convey the artistic concept,” the note. “We might want to try something different in the future.”

Take a look at a collection of their work in the gallery below:

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Knapp’s tight cross-hatching technique involves long, slow, and steady curved lines that articulate the surface contours of her subjects; a technique that’s very much inspired by European line engravings of decorative relief and scientific specimens in the 16th to 18th centuries. The result is black and white illustrations made of lines and dots, that look as though they were printed.

This very specific technique was learned over time, but oddly enough Knapp discovered it by chance. “In 2010, when I was still working as a full-time Textile Designer, I was asked to create a t-shirt print inspired by an engraving of a Baroque relief,” she told Jung Katz. “The process of reimagining this aesthetic with pen and paper was intensely enjoyable. By the time I completed the print I just wanted to do more.”

She started experimenting more with cross-hatching and after leaving her job, wholly devoted herself to it. “I started showing a few friends and gradually people started approaching me, wanting me to create logos and illustrations for them,” she recalls. “And now, it’s my full-time gig. That t-shirt print was the birthplace of my cross-hatching style that I use today.”

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The most striking feature of MOKO’s art her minimalistic use of color; just black and white, with the occasional tiny drop of red. You might think that limiting herself to only two colors would result in boring and repetitive images, but MOKO can make magic happen with her clever application of contrast.

Another important motif that sets MOKO’s drawings apart is the serenity of the night’s sky. She achieves this effect by dotting black background with white dots, varying in size and brightness. This is usually done as a framing device, but can also surprisingly appear in the most unexpected of places, like a woman’s hair or a butterfly’s wings.

There’s something strong and spiritual about MOKO’s drawings that is a pleasure to behold. She also makes sure to add to each Instagram post a quote that fits the spirit of her drawing, adding to the experience. Take a look for yourself:

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The cartoon-style wedding chapel is created by graphic designer and visual artist Joshua Vides. He is best known for his black-and-white works and his latest installation is an Instagrammer’s dream.

The 800-square-foot space called “Till Death Do Us Part,” was inspired by “A Little White Wedding Chapel,” one of Sin City’s most iconic venues. According to Insider, the popup project was part of his ongoing project titled “Reality to Idea.”

“When the ‘Reality to Idea’ concept came to life in March 2017, it was because I needed to make a drastic change with my creative abilities. I had to pivot my expression,” he told Insider. “I didn’t create the concept for Instagram, but once I painted the first object and held [it in my] hand, I immediately recognized Instagram as the vehicle.”

The unique chapel can be booked from $250 for photos or a full-blown ceremony and reception. The Palms is offering various packages at different prices for those interested.

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Meni doesn’t always use paper – she likes experimenting with different surfaces like eggs and wood slices. Some of her works are a mix of reality and fantasy – she basically does what she feels like at the moment.

Scroll down to see her work.

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Their black and white illustrations explore existential questions, by tackling themes like life and death, often presented using a set of symbols. “Visual images created by us stem from the subconscious,” the duo shared with Jung Katz. “Everything we have seen, heard or read is accumulated and recorded somewhere at the back of mind, like an information debit. Afterward, a key phrase (or thought) is enough to make the image acquire a more or less vivid shape.”

Their symbolic language also ties in with their identity as artists. “The name Rotten Fantom appeared on December 21, 2012, which is the day of winter solstice and the shortest day of the year when everyone was expecting Doomsday to come,” they explained. “This was the beginning of something new, it turned out quite symbolic.”

Sticking mostly to black and white, their illustrations present a bleak landscape made of contrasts. Each piece is composed of tiny dots, based on the dot-work technique, which adds soft lines and semi-tones to their images. “We are comfortable with this technique and it enables us to convey the artistic concept,” the note. “We might want to try something different in the future.”

Take a look at a collection of their work in the gallery below:

The post Rotten Fantom Presents a Bleak, Mystical Reality appeared first on TettyBetty.

Knapp’s tight cross-hatching technique involves long, slow, and steady curved lines that articulate the surface contours of her subjects; a technique that’s very much inspired by European line engravings of decorative relief and scientific specimens in the 16th to 18th centuries. The result is black and white illustrations made of lines and dots, that look as though they were printed.

This very specific technique was learned over time, but oddly enough Knapp discovered it by chance. “In 2010, when I was still working as a full-time Textile Designer, I was asked to create a t-shirt print inspired by an engraving of a Baroque relief,” she told Jung Katz. “The process of reimagining this aesthetic with pen and paper was intensely enjoyable. By the time I completed the print I just wanted to do more.”

She started experimenting more with cross-hatching and after leaving her job, wholly devoted herself to it. “I started showing a few friends and gradually people started approaching me, wanting me to create logos and illustrations for them,” she recalls. “And now, it’s my full-time gig. That t-shirt print was the birthplace of my cross-hatching style that I use today.”

The post Olivia Knapp Reinterpreted an Ancient Technique Using Pen and Paper appeared first on TettyBetty.

The most striking feature of MOKO’s art her minimalistic use of color; just black and white, with the occasional tiny drop of red. You might think that limiting herself to only two colors would result in boring and repetitive images, but MOKO can make magic happen with her clever application of contrast.

Another important motif that sets MOKO’s drawings apart is the serenity of the night’s sky. She achieves this effect by dotting black background with white dots, varying in size and brightness. This is usually done as a framing device, but can also surprisingly appear in the most unexpected of places, like a woman’s hair or a butterfly’s wings.

There’s something strong and spiritual about MOKO’s drawings that is a pleasure to behold. She also makes sure to add to each Instagram post a quote that fits the spirit of her drawing, adding to the experience. Take a look for yourself:

The post MOKO Will Stun You With Her Patent Black and White Drawings appeared first on TettyBetty.

The cartoon-style wedding chapel is created by graphic designer and visual artist Joshua Vides. He is best known for his black-and-white works and his latest installation is an Instagrammer’s dream.

The 800-square-foot space called “Till Death Do Us Part,” was inspired by “A Little White Wedding Chapel,” one of Sin City’s most iconic venues. According to Insider, the popup project was part of his ongoing project titled “Reality to Idea.”

“When the ‘Reality to Idea’ concept came to life in March 2017, it was because I needed to make a drastic change with my creative abilities. I had to pivot my expression,” he told Insider. “I didn’t create the concept for Instagram, but once I painted the first object and held [it in my] hand, I immediately recognized Instagram as the vehicle.”

The unique chapel can be booked from $250 for photos or a full-blown ceremony and reception. The Palms is offering various packages at different prices for those interested.

The post Check Out Why This Wedding Chapel is a Hit On Instagram appeared first on TettyBetty.

Meni doesn’t always use paper – she likes experimenting with different surfaces like eggs and wood slices. Some of her works are a mix of reality and fantasy – she basically does what she feels like at the moment.

Scroll down to see her work.

The post Stunning Black and White Illustrations by Greek Artist Meni Chatzipanagiotou appeared first on TettyBetty.