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
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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
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Sitcom-Inspired Portraits
Jeff Mitchell's Arrested Development Art is Both a Satire and a Tribute
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Collaged Watercolor Catalogs
The Sixlee x Ernesto Artillo Lookbook is Artfully Executed
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Vintage Pop Culture Collages (UPDATE)
Sammy Slabbinck's Artwork is Playful and Eclectic
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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
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Vivid Astrological Portraits
These Mustafa Soydan Zodiac Illustrations Embody The 12 Signs
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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
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Mixed Media Pin-Up Portraits
James Gortner's Vibrant Mixed Media Masterpieces Shine
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Psychedelic Geometric Patterned Collages
Cassandra Jones Surreal Digital Collages are Mesmerizing
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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
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Moody Mixed-Media Pop Art
Grant Jurius's Pop Art Makes Him a Modern Andy Warhol with a Twist
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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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Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
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Artist-Designed Wallpaper
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Custom Inspirational Quotes
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Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
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Transformative AI Art
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Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
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AI Coloring Books
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Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
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Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures
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Artful Travel-Inspired Children's Fashion
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Artist-Forward AI Apps
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Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs
Brian Thoreen Creates the Paragraphic in Four Stacks Chairs
Artfully Functional Synergy Exhibitions
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Leaf-Inspired Colorful Trays
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AI-Generated Illustrated Libraries
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Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
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Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles
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Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
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Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
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Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
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Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions
Arran Gregory Presents the Invisible Figures Series
Collaboration Artist Jewelry Collections
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Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
AI-Powered Sketch-To-Art
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Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Colorful Textile-Inspired Design Projects
Yinka Ilori Debuts Projects at ART on THE MART & NeoCon
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Hand-Drawn Puzzle Games
The Master’s Pupil is an Immersive Adventure Game in the Style of Monet
Retro Colorful Tile Collections
Aimée Wilder Designs the Frequency Collection of Tiles
Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks
Liza Lou's Painting Exhibition Debuts 12 New Pieces of Work
Young-Artist Graphic Rug Collections
Alf Bärbel Wit Designs the LineLinesLines Collection
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles
Gareth Neal and The New Raw Create the Digitally Woven Series
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Hand-Painted Print Collections
Desenio and Lone Fox Home Collaborate on a New Home Decor Range
Artistically Adorned Backpacks
JanSport Partners with Artlifting to Introduce a New Collection
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Artful Custom Mirror Collections
Martin Grasser and TRAME Unveil the Portraits Collection
Art-Inspired Whisky Events
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Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures
Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey Present DIORAMA
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions
Serhii Makhno Unveils the ZEMLYA Series of Ceramic Art
Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations
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Customized Numeric Paintings
Paint by Numbers Customized Creates Personalized Artwork
Artful Holiday Ceramics
Gunia Project's Holiday Collection Boasts Ukrainian Artistry
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Artful Wedding Stationery
The Minted x The Met Wedding Collection Makes Masterpieces Customizable
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Timeless Photo Books
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Playful Cat Illustrations
Open Meow Offers a Curated Collection of Artistic Cat Interpretations
Photographer-Collab Card Games
Gray Malin's Work is Highlighted in the New UNO Artiste Series
Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings
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Sketch-to-Art AI Tools
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Limited Miniature Paintings
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Ceramic Home Collections
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Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
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Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
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Jessica Sellinger Designs the New Wave Collection
Boxy Botanical Outerwear
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Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
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