Indonesian artist Veri Apriyatno explores the human form and emotion through his hyper-realistic pencil drawings. This series ...

March arrives suddenly. The cherry blossom trees begin to show their pink petals like small confections.  The spring equinox ...

IMPHAL: A man hangs from a tree, his neck twisted at an angle. To the right, a house burns, flames swallowing the roof. Above the smoke line, on the hills, four figures stand on a ridge, rifles ...

Over the past few years, TikTok has redefined the social media landscape. Its rise has seemed unstoppable, becoming the go-to platform for everyone from journalists and brands to creators and everyday ...

This video walks through the process of adding realistic eye details to a graphite pencil drawing. Watch as each step is carefully explained, from the base sketch to the final shading and highlights, ...

As Christmas draws near, the traditional end of year exhibitions, fairs and markets bring any number of opportunities to invest in Irish arts and crafts. Most outlets offer a range of affordable items ...

The graphite mine provided writing materials for original Dixon Ticonderoga penils. Photo provided by Rich Frost. Correction, October 31, 2025 11:07 am: This story has been update to correct the ...

The winners of the Budapest International Foto Awards 2025 (BIFA) have just been announced, and this year's selection is as visually striking as it is emotionally powerful. From abstract visual poetry ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Laura Fenton After considering dozens of colored-pencil sets and spending six ...

Pencil manufacturers in Kashmir are raising concerns over a looming shortage of raw material following the large-scale felling of poplar trees in the region in recent years. Around 10 to 12 pencil ...