Mixed media illustrations as an art form have been around for ages, but artists are constantly contributing their unique perspectives and interpretations to the world.
These illustrations take ordinary objects and turn them into something even more phenomenal than it was originally. A perfect example of this is art by October Jones, which adds a bit of excitement to his commute on the train by transforming the heads of other passengers into the faces of cartoon characters that have been drawn onto Post-It notes.
This form of art has been popping up a lot as of late on Instagram, with creatives like Javier Pérez and design studios like Dschwen uploading one whimsical mixed media illustration a day.
30 Mixed Media Illustrations
From Literal Handmade Illustrations to Random Item Illustrations:
Laura McQuarrie — Mar 4, 2014 — Art & Design
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Surreally Painted Photographs
Artist Aliza Razell Incorporates Watercolor into Her Self-Portraits
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Ornately Abstract Geometric Illustrations
These Drawings Depict Geometric Art Figures
27
Cheeky Mixed-Medium Illustrations
Alex Solis's Witty Illustrations Come Alive on the Page
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Whimsical Social Media Illustrations
These Instagram Experiments Feature Everyday Objects
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Superimposed Comedic Head Photos
October Jones Shows That You Can Have Fun When Bored on a Train
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Playfully Positive Illustrations
Artist Heng Swee Lim Creates Cleverly Adorable Artworks
23
Sitcom-Inspired Portraits
Jeff Mitchell's Arrested Development Art is Both a Satire and a Tribute
22
Collaged Watercolor Catalogs
The Sixlee x Ernesto Artillo Lookbook is Artfully Executed
21
Vintage Pop Culture Collages (UPDATE)
Sammy Slabbinck's Artwork is Playful and Eclectic
20
Mixed Media Pop Art
CANTSTOPGOODBOY’s Works Combine Pop Culture and Risky Color Palettes
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Retro Surreal Pop Artwork
This Series of Vintage Paintings is Both Realistic and Whimsical
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Literal Handmade Illustrations
These Whimsical Illustrations are Only Complete with Handy Help
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Random Item Illustrations
Found Object Art by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Uses Foliage, Technology and More
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Drug Dealer-Inspired Art
This Breaking Bad Art Boldly Depicts Walter White's Fall From Grace
15
Vivid Astrological Portraits
These Mustafa Soydan Zodiac Illustrations Embody The 12 Signs
14
Colorful Faceless Paintings
Artist KwangHo Shin Captures the Complexity of Human Emotions
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Juxtaposed Eaten Alive Illustrations
Daniel K Sparkes Juxtaposes Reality with Ruthless Imagination
12
Mixed Media Pin-Up Portraits
James Gortner's Vibrant Mixed Media Masterpieces Shine
11
Psychedelic Geometric Patterned Collages
Cassandra Jones Surreal Digital Collages are Mesmerizing
10
Enhanced Editorial Artworks
Aga Baranska Paints Over Fashion Photos for Bolder Results
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Meticulous Floral Illustrations
Scientific Artist Noel Badges Pugh has a Knack for Drawing Nature
8
Moody Mixed-Media Pop Art
Grant Jurius's Pop Art Makes Him a Modern Andy Warhol with a Twist
7
Child Chalk Fantasies
The Guy Merrill Imagine Series is Adorably Endearing
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Comic Book Collage Portraits
This Mixed Media Art by Sandra Chevrier is Creatively Cultivated
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Vibrantly Fluorescent Animal Illustrations
Louise McNaught Sketches Wildlife Using Mixed Media
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Illusional Everyday Item Illustrations
These Photos of Everyday Objects Look Like Simple Drawings
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Florescent Zoological Sketches (UPDATE)
This Louise McNaught Art Features Neon Zebras
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Explosively Expressive Portraits
Archan Nair's Mixed Media Portraits Are Dramatically Empathic
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Decorative Woodland Pottery
The Fern Forest Platter from Anthropologie is Hand-Crafted
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Digitally Handmade Lighting Designs
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