Classes

April 26, 2023

Captivating Abstract Paintings Capture Nature’s Beautiful Fleeting Moments

Artist Megan Elizabeth is captivated by nature’s fleeting moments. Dappled light is a creative focus for her, and her paintings capture glittering illumination, reflections, and shadows created by petals and leaves. The resulting works are abstract in color and arrangement, but there is a familiarity to them. If you’ve ever walked through a forest or next to a pond, you’ve likely witnessed dappled light in action. Color is paramount in Megan’s paintings.

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April 12, 2023

Make Mixed-Media Masterpieces With These Drawing and Painting Supplies

Combining multiple media into a single work of art opens up limitless creative possibilities. But figuring out how to do so—and seamlessly—is another story. That’s why it’s helpful to have some teacher-led instruction to get you started. Artist Dimitra Milan is perfect for the job. She teaches a course called Abstract Realism: Introduction to Mixed Media Painting in which she shares techniques to create your own piece of abstract realist art.

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March 29, 2023

5 Online Art Classes To Help You Celebrate the Beauty of Spring

When the doldrums of winter finally shake away, we’re treated to the beauty of spring. From the blooming flowers to warmer weather that brings us back outdoors, there’s a lot to celebrate. One of our favorite ways to do it is through arts and crafts. You can convey the brilliance of nature, for instance, through acrylic paintings or by pressing flowers.

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March 1, 2023

Understand the Building Blocks of Sketching in This Online Drawing Class

Drawing is one of the best ways to express yourself. But to do that, it’s helpful to know the fundamentals. After all, if you want to break the rules, you first need to know what they are. Luckily, My Modern Met Academy is here to help. We’re launching Drawing 101: Learn the Building Blocks of Sketching on our e-learning platform. It’s taught by our own contributing writer and outstanding illustrator Margherita Cole.

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