Resources

April 17, 2020

MoMA Launches Free Online Classes to Study Fashion, Design, and Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Coursera have teamed up to send everyone back to school. Thanks to this partnership, MoMA's specifically curated art and design classes are now all free. These classes can be accessed through Coursera, a website which facilitates online learning. The museum's online classes feature subjects spanning the likes of fashion design, post-war abstract art, and pedagogical methods for artistic subjects.

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March 5, 2020

10 Tips for Creating Dynamic Drawings Using Only Black and White

With an array of colors to choose from in the color wheel, drawing in black and white can seem like a drag. But sketching in grayscale is a great exercise for learning how to draw. You don’t have to worry about color theory and can instead focus on the tones (lightness or darkness) of your subject to build its three-dimensionality.

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January 30, 2020

Learn How to Draw a Horse Head From 3 Different Angles

Almost everyone remembers going through a “horse phase.” Whether it was sparked by a live encounter or from watching animal documentaries, it often leads to magical reveries of your own horse companion. So, why not put those fantasies to paper and practice drawing the horse of your dreams? In this tutorial, we will go through the steps of drawing a horse head from three different angles—profile, three-quarter, and from the front.

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December 25, 2019

How to Draw a Dragon With These Easy Step by Step Instructions

No fairytale setting is really complete without the presence of a grand and monstrous dragon. As a popular character in both Western and Eastern mythologies, many versions of this creature have been illustrated. Some have wings, and others are sea-based; some are ferocious, and others more cuddly. With so many varieties it can be hard to pin down which one you want to draw.

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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.