Posts by Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
Career
October 31, 2017

15 Top Photography Blogs to Elevate Your Craft and Inspire Your Work

After looking at the best art blogs to get your creative juices flowing, we turn to photography. And while there's no shortage of photography websites these days, which are the top contenders when it comes to inspiring creativity, keeping you in the loop on news, and featuring the work of emerging photographers? Aside from our own photography articles, there is really something for everyone on the web these days.

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Career
October 24, 2017

5 Alternative Art Careers to Stay Creative and Move Beyond the Studio

When you’ve attended art school—or even just decided to pursue a career in the arts—it’s easy to box yourself into one type of job. But making a living as a painter, sculpture, or installation artist via the traditional gallery system isn’t the right choice for everyone. Luckily, as a creative individual, there are many careers where your artistic skills can translate into a satisfying career.

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Resources
October 23, 2017

Extensive Resource of Free Historical Costume Patterns Online

We've already introduced you to thousands of vintage sewing patterns you can purchase online, but what if you're interested in trying your hand at historical dresses? Cosplayer Artemisia Moltabocca has done us all a service by pulling together a fantastic set of free resources for sewing your own costume, from an Italian Renaissance ball gown to petticoats from the 1950s.

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