Photography
July 4, 2023

Learn About the Bokeh Effect, an Aesthetic That Makes Photos Feel Cozy

Photography, like other forms of visual art, has a variety of effects that allow you to express your creativity. One of the most popular is called bokeh. This effect refers to the aesthetic quality of the out-of-focus areas of an image, most commonly in the form of circles that dot a composition. One of the easiest ways to imagine bokeh is by seeing city lights from far away.

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Watercolor Painting
July 3, 2023

15 Famous Watercolor Artists Who Continue to Influence Painting Today

Watercolor painting is one of the most accessible forms of art. More likely than not, everyone has tried this type of painting at some point in their life, whether it be in art class as a child or just discovering it as an adult. Despite this familiarity, however, many people don’t know its rich history and some of the most famous watercolor artists who have made the medium what it is today.

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Technology
July 3, 2023

This Is What AI Thinks People Look Like Based on Their Job

According to AI, most professionals look like models or actors. Or, at least, that's what it seems like in the new series of Midjourney-generated images by BuzzFeed writer Angelica Martinez. She asked the AI image generator what an average person looks like based on a variety of careers, from astronauts and doctors to influencers and baristas. Unsurprisingly, AI has a very polished vision of what an average professional looks like.

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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.