Friday, June 14, 2019

Is this a photo or a drawing?

Clearer than clear. 6/14/19

They Look Like Photos, But They're Not

You're not alone if you do a double-take when you see one of Arinze Stanley's drawings—his portraits are so lifelike, they are often mistaken for photographs. The Nigerian-born artist has no formal training and works with charcoal and graphite pencils, capturing everyday people and their emotions in extraordinary detail.

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How Hip-Hop's #BillionDollarLawyer Proves His Worth

Atlanta-based criminal defense lawyer Drew Findling represents hip-hop royalty, like Gucci Mane and the members of Migos. They can afford to hire the legal eagle known as the #BillionDollarLawyer, but many people of color don't have the same access to legal resources. That's why Findling is using his platform to address issues of racism and mass incarceration in the criminal justice system.

12 Gift Ideas for a Creative Working Dad

Father's Day is this Sunday, but don't worry—you've still got time to pick up a cool gift for your dad that he'll actually use (and love). We asked Drew, one of our senior producers, as well as other dads in our office what they'd love to receive for Father's Day, which we think your pops might love, too.

P.S. - how cute are Drew and his son, Wyatt!? 

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