Food Art
December 30, 2015

Mesmerizing Rainbow Cake Changes Colors As It Spins

Thanks to her impressive airbrushing skills, YouTuber CharlotteSometimes designed a cake that's essentially a rainbow optical illusion. Although it may sound like something out of a culinary fairy tale, the baker's color-changing cake is both nonfictional and edible. At first glance, the cake appears to feature warm, sunrise colors like red, yellow, and orange; however once you spin the cake on its rotating stand, it quickly transforms to reveal the cooler tones of purple, blue, and green.

Read Article

Drawing
December 28, 2015

Illustrator Amusingly “Unmasks” the True Identities of Pop Culture Icons for New Book

Alex Solis continues to marvel us with his clever series Icons Unmasked. The witty cartoon-style portraits reveal the unknown “identities” of famous characters in pop culture, and their costumed alter-egos might surprise you. All along, a babbling Minion has been lurking beneath the facade of a Storm Trooper, while the evil Mister Burns is really the one controlling famed billionaire-turned-politician Donald Trump. The success of Solis' series is in his clever pairings.

Read Article

Interview
December 26, 2015

Interview: Alessio Albi’s Evocative Portraits Blend the Natural Beauty of Women with Nature

Nestled in central Italy, in the city of Perugia, Alessio Albi has built a stunning portfolio of mysterious and dramatic portraits of women, allowing viewers to interpret the combination of their gaze and the naturalistic settings. Though not initially setting out to make a career out of his photography, Alessio happened to stumble into it with his love for the art. Now, he balances his thriving photography business with his profession as a nutritionist.

Read Article

Drawing
December 21, 2015

Artists Share “Before and After” Evolution of Their Drawing Skills with Years of Practice

Drawing, like all things, requires dedicated practice to master the craft and create amazing works that wow a wide audience. Although many people dabble in art when they're younger, few people choose to hone their skills into their teens and adulthood. Those that do work on improving themselves have had impressive results–especially when comparing their refined techniques to their early work.

Read Article

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.