Watch out for the catfish!

--------------------------------------------------------------- It's easy to mistake the drawings of 25-year-old Aria for reality. The self-taught Japanese artist is famous on social media for creating head-turning illustrations that look like they're about to pop off the page. Her latest piece captures the whiskery form of a catfish whose tail magically escapes the boundary of the paper. Despite its three-dimensional appearance, Aria's artwork is, in fact, two-dimensional. It's just masterfully drawn to look as much like the subject as possible. She does this by carefully sketching the object, and then filling it with layers of colored pencils. This technique lets her recreate light and shadow, which in turn makes it seem as though each drawing is solid and three-dimensional. ​ Want a daily digest email featuring our latest articles? Stay updated and [subscribe here](=). ​ ​[Realistic Drawing of a Catfish Looks Like It’s Swimming Off the Page](​ [Catfish Drawing](​ [Read on My Modern Met]( ​ Sometimes, to truly appreciate the beauty of a city, you need to wait until after dark, when artificial lights illuminate the windows of apartments, ornate façades, and other buildings. Artist Nikita Busyak highlights the magic of architecture at night in his series of “glowing” sketches. Learn how he does it when you click below. ​ Being a My Modern Met member has its perks. Experience our website ad-free, receive exclusive members-only monthly newsletter, and more. [Click here to become a member](=). ​ ​[Architecture Drawings Come Alive With “Glowing” Windows](=)​ [Architecture Drawing Illuminated](=)​ [Read on My Modern Met](=) ​ If you’re continually wowed by optical illusion art, then you’ll want to check out even more artists who are able to fool the eye with drawings, painting, sculpture, even makeup. Each creative has their own style of visual manipulation that will make you believe stationary lines are moving or that an entire building has disappeared. ​ ​[15+ Artists Whose Mind-Bending Optical Illusions Will Make You Look Twice](​ [Optical Illusion Drawing](​ [Read on My Modern Met]( ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ [Top Artist Logo](=)​ [Swoon](​ Have you listened to the latest episode of the [Top Artist podcast](=)? If not, be sure to check it out. We chat with renowned street artist [Swoon](, best known for her signature wheat paste and cut-paper installation, about her career and community building projects. Listen to the Top Artist podcast on your [favorite podcast app](=). ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ [video preview](=) We post new content on our [YouTube channel]() each week. Subscribe to our channel to see our latest videos. ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Modern Met Store Logo]()​ We offer the best creative products from makers around the world, and we're adding new things all the time! Shop [My Modern Met Store]() and get free shipping on orders over $100 ($250 for outside of the United States). Whether you're shopping for that special someone or feel like treating yourself, you can take advantage of our Valentine's Day sale until February 14! Just use the code [HEARTYOU15]() at checkout and save 15% on your entire order. [Valentine's Day Sale]()​ [Shop Now]() ​ Want more creative product suggestions? Subscribe to our Selects newsletter by [opting-in here](). Sara Barnes Staff Editor Loving these emails? To get a daily digest of our new articles, [click here](). Want to share this email with a friend? [Here's a signup link.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354