Art

July 12, 2020

Expressive Paintings Capture the Unique Personalities of Birds in Every Brushstroke

The diverse beauty of birds has inspired colorful paintings, incredible paper sculptures, as well as cuddly crochet companions. Artist Rachel Altschuler captures the unique personalities of birds in her series of expressive acrylic paintings. She uses a variety of brushstrokes and textures to portray their whimsical and sometimes enigmatic characters. “I have always been passionate about animals—especially birds,” Altschuler explains in her artist statement. “They have such a unique energy and spirit about them.

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July 10, 2020

Letterpress Printing: From Its Beginnings to the Artisan Revival Going on Today

Printmaking has helped change the world. The ability to reproduce text and images allowed information and ideas to quickly and easily spread throughout society, making knowledge not just a marker of the rich or well connected. It was the invention of the printing press, refined in the 15th century, that facilitated this phenomenon. But what technique was used to put ink to paper?

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July 8, 2020

These Giant Paintings of Our Dazzling Galaxy Actually Glow in the Dark

When we reflect on the vastness of the universe, our lives can seem totally insignificant. If you think about the scale of the galaxy, each star is but a mere little dot. And surrounding these hundreds of billions of tiny dots are believed to be countless planetary systems just like our own. And yet, our galaxy is just one of the billions of galaxies in the universe.

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July 6, 2020

Illustrator Creates Heartwarming Animal Comics to Spread Positivity Every Day

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many parts of our daily lives, including our mental health. That is why it is important to remember to practice self-care, and find ways to de-stress—like exercising or completing a coloring book. Fortunately, illustrator Jang (of JangandFox Studio) continues to brighten up everyone's Instagram feed with her heartwarming animal comics. Jang began the popular series in 2018 as a way to encourage kindness and self-love.

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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.