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Welcome to Take Five
A journal that explores a group of under-appreciated artists and their traditional artwork. Today's curated artists are still actively uploading art and furthering their creative careers on dA. Give their work some well-deserved love, and add the artists to your watch list for future creations.

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X-Aer
Alicetwice is an expressive mixed media artist who uses charcoal, graphite, ink and more. Her gallery is an array of portraits, abstract pieces, and moody landscapes.

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mahsurikamal
This Singapore artist is always trying new mediums while creating pop art and classical studies.

reviro
Known for his expansive digital work, Reviro also works in ceramics and sculpting.

Okro-co
This Russian artist takes Biological and premedical illustrations to a surreal dreamscape. She works in watercolors, inks and colored pencil.

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inanenormality
Inanenormality, an American artist, works in both digital and traditional medias. She is always expanding her knowledge on each medium she explores.

Thanks for taking time to check out these talented creators.

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