Posts by Kristine Mitchell

Art
November 25, 2015

Artist Quits Day Job to Pursue Passion for Rustic Wood Art Capturing the Magic of Nature

Kimera Wachna of Westchester, New York is the co-founder of Gracemere Woods—an Etsy shop where she designs and sells hand-painted and burned wood slices that are adorably rustic. The young artist had built a career working for other artists in the past, but never really felt like she was on the right path until she made the leap to quit her desk job in order to pursue her artistic vision full-time.

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Cityscape Photography
November 23, 2015

New Yorkers Capture Magnificent Sunset From All Across the City

Last evening, a magnificent sunset took over New York City, painting the city's famous skyline in a blaze of colors. The glorious display of Mother Nature's palette was hard to miss, as across the city the setting sun drowned the horizon in a vibrant gradience. From all corners, the sunset presented an energetic array of hues, beckoning all to look up at the sky.

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Nature
November 19, 2015

800-Year-Old Ancient Extinct Squash Uncovered During Archeological Dig on Menominee Indian Reservation

An archaeological dig on the First Nation's Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin yielded some unexpected results when a clay vessel about the size of a tennis ball was uncovered. After carbon dating, it was revealed that the pot was over 800 years old and contained a variety of seeds from a species of squash believed to be extinct.

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Art
November 17, 2015

Moody Urban Cityscapes Revealed within Haphazard Brushstrokes

Korean artist Jieun Park is known for her characteristic style of cityscapes that are overlaid but simultaneously revealed through haphazard strokes of paint. From Santorini, to Paris, to New York, the portraits capture Park's experiences while travelling, using a method that combines thick, abstract brushwork with realistic views of cosmopolitan skylines. The resulting images, with their dark shadows and black skies, are moody and contemplative, much like the artist herself.

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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.