Academy
September 10, 2024

Learn the Basics of Watercolor Painting in This Online Class

Watercolor paint is an incredibly popular medium known for its transparency and layering effect. Small enough to put in your pocket and set up anywhere, watercolors have inspired artists for centuries. And now, My Modern Met Academy is helping anyone get comfortable with the medium in our newest online class, Introduction to Watercolor Painting. Taught by botanical artist Victoria Beyer, this 3.5-hour class will set you up to successfully create your own watercolor paintings.

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Photo Contest
September 9, 2024

Incredible Winners of the 2024 Minimalist Photography Awards

Now in its sixth edition, the Minimalist Photography Awards has once again demonstrated the exceptional quality that can happen when photographers pare down their images. Twelve category winners have been announced, and photographer Eva Chupikova has been named Minimalist Photographer of the Year for her fascinating portrait series Anna. Conceptually influenced by the Renaissance period, Chupikova's portraits focus on balance and harmony while paring down any excess that pulls focus from her model.

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Technology
September 8, 2024

Public Work Uses AI Tagging to Organize Over 100,000 Copyright-Free Images

If you are among the many who struggle to find the right image without worrying about copyright restrictions, Public Work may be the perfect solution for you. Built by Cosmos, Public Work features over 100,000 public domain images compiled from online archives and institutions like the MET, Art Institute of Chicago, and the New York Public Library. The website offers a user-friendly, straightforward design that emphasizes functionality and simplicity.

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Photo Contest
September 6, 2024

15 Exceptional Winners From the 2024 Black & White Photo Contest

The reFocus Awards has announced the winners of its annual Black & White Photo Contest, and the results are incredible. With entrants from 49 countries, the winners are a powerful, exciting representation of photography talent worldwide. From a clever photo of cats to an artistic look at different body types, the images demonstrate the creative capabilities of black-and-white photography. The contest, which has both Professional and Non-professional divisions, named two photographers as the overall winners.

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