Los Angeles native Mike Stilkey has always been attracted to painting and drawing not only on vintage paper, record covers and book pages, but on the books themselves. Using a mix of ink, colored pencil, paint and lacquer, Stilkey depicts a melancholic and at times a whimsical cast of characters inhabiting ambiguous spaces and narratives of fantasy and fairy tales. A lingering sense of loss and longing hints at emotional depth and draws the viewer into their introspective thrall with a mixture of capricious poetry, wit, and mystery. (Photo by Mike Stilkey)

Thierry Neuville of Belgium drives his Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC during day 3 of Rally Mexico, in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, 14 March​ 2020. (Photo by Reporter Images/EPA/EFE)

American singer Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, known professionally as Halsey shows off her Innovation Award in early March 2022. (Photo by iamhalsey/Instagram)

English singer Jessica Ellen Cornish, known professionally as Jessie J in the first decade of July 2023 takes a much-needed nap after welcoming her first child. (Photo by jessiej/Instagram)

American model, actress, and media personality Olivia Culpo in the first decade of September 2024 says goodbye to summer. (Photo by oliviaculpo/Instagram)

Barbadian singer Rihanna looked incredible as she stripped down to the lacy underwear set for Fenty brand in the last decade of September 2024. (Photo by Savagexfenty)

Second placed Zhang Guowei of China gestures as he celebrates after winning silver in the men's high jump final during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, August 30, 2015. (Photo by Dylan Martinez/Reuters)

Runners gather at the start line for the annual “Santa Speedo Run”, a charity race through the streets of the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. (Photo by Gretchen Ertl/Reuters)