Academy

September 22, 2026

3 Online Classes, 3 Different Ways To Draw Buildings That You’ll Never Get Bored Of

Art teaches us that there’s no “right” way to express a subject—even when two people are looking at the same thing. Sketching style and painting approaches can completely change how something appears, and that’s wonderful. Take architectural drawing and painting, for instance. Through My Modern Met Academy, our e-learning platform, we offer three classes in three media. Although they all involve buildings, they each produce three completely different results.

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September 1, 2026

Here’s How To Create a Hue Matrix (And Why Every Painter Needs One)

Imagine you’re looking at your collection of acrylic paint colors, mixing them on your palette—but you still can’t get the hue you want. It’s frustrating, and worst of all, wasteful. You’ve got hues you can’t use and aren’t any closer to putting pigment to canvas. Well, there’s a hack for helping you mix paint colors, especially if you utilize a limited palette.

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August 11, 2026

Get the Best of Both Art Worlds When You Learn How To Create “Abstract Realism”

Realism and abstraction are often viewed as opposing styles. But when blended, they can create alluring artwork that pulls us into reality while allowing our minds to imagine what can be the way only art can do. Learn how to combine the two approaches with the help of artist Dimitra Milan. Using her signature technique of “abstract realism,” she incorporates the strengths of each to create a single cohesive piece.

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