There’s something about hyperrealism that pulled me in when I felt totally disconnected from my body and my feelings. Every detail felt like a little act of control in the middle of chaos. This playlist didn’t just teach me how to shade a nose or dra...
Not cheap, but if you’re in a season where your art space is your therapy, this feels like a worthy investment.
MEEDEN Studio H-Frame Easel with Drawer, Adjustable 60-75", Holds Canvas up to 35"
There’s something about working on a giant roll of paper that makes the process feel… freer. Less precious. Less confined. Strathmore’s rolls give you room to sprawl, to scribble, to start over without flipping to a clean page like nothing happened.
The Artist's Choice - Strathmore Artist Papers
They’re smooth, reliable, and the graphite doesn’t get scratchy or weird, even when I’m pressing harder than I should. The range of softness lets me go from barely-there shadows to deep, dark lines that feel like exclamation points on the page.
Faber-Castell: Art Supplies, Markers & Pencils for Drawing & Sketching
When my brain was too loud and my heart was too heavy, I’d just watch Dylan draw. His videos aren’t rushed. They’re quiet, focused, and calming in a way I didn’t expect.
Instagram (@drawings.by.dylan)
Marco’s paintings don’t just look real—they hit you in the chest like they feel real. The texture, the skin, the eyes—it’s like the canvas is breathing. His technical skill is absolutely insane, but what makes his work stick with me is the emotion un...
Instagram (@marco.grassi.painter)
Silvie Mahdal’s hyperrealistic drawings hit that sweet spot between technical mastery and emotional resonance. The hair strands look real enough to touch, the skin feels alive, and every shadow carries weight.
Instagram (@silviemahdal_art)
Arinze Stanley Egbengwu is the kind of artist who makes you pause mid-scroll and wonder, “Is that a photo or magic?” His pencil and charcoal drawings hit with the emotional weight of a portrait and the technical precision of a mirror 😮.
Instagram (@arinze)
Every detail speaks – From the drips of water to the subtle tear in a model’s eye, Weber’s hand-crafted pieces deliver story and feeling in insane resolution .