Posts by Anna Gragert

Photography
June 9, 2015

Photographer Explores Her Own Anxiety Disorder Through Haunting Self-Portraits

When it was time for photography student Katie Joy Crawford to pick a concept for her senior thesis exhibition, she chose to portray her inner struggles through a series of powerful self-portraits. My Anxious Heart is an important project that explores general anxiety disorder, which Crawford has struggled with for over a decade. “I had my first panic attack when I was 11,” she told HelloGiggles. “I wasn't supposed to know fear that strong yet.

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Dogs
May 28, 2015

This Adorable Pug May Be the Smallest in the World

In January, Joanne Astley's pug Ruby gave birth to a litter of four puppies and one of them turned out to be a bit different from the others. Pip weighs about 1 lb. and is less than 4 inches tall, making her owner think that she could be the smallest pug in the world. “She must be Britain's smallest pug – if not the smallest pug in the world,” Astley told Daily Mail.

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Art
May 25, 2015

Charcoal Portraits Portray Intense Drama and Emotion Through Shadows

When sketching monochromatic portraits of his subjects, English artist Dylan Andrews does not use a typical technique. With a significant focus on both light and shadow, the 21-year-old student portrays emotion in his charcoal drawings without relying on obvious facial expressions. Instead, the artist manipulates the contrast of black and white tones to construct a dramatic theme within his work.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.