Academy
May 21, 2024

3 Tips for Picking the Perfect Vista To Paint

Nature is undeniably inspiring to countless artists. Maybe you too want to capture a landscape that you associate with happy memories or aspire to visit someday. If so, artist Elyse Dodge is the perfect teacher to get you started with her My Modern Met Academy class, Acrylic Landscapes: Reimagining Mountains as Polygons. Dodge is known for her contemporary take on landscapes, and will share the entire process for how she composes a work.

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Sports
May 20, 2024

Japan Has a Competitive Sport for Trash Collecting Called ‘SpoGomi’

Sports have gotten more and more environmentally friendly, whether it's by reducing plastic waste at arenas, or producing medals with recycled materials. But what if the sport itself was devoted to directly helping the planet? Take a look at SpoGomi, a competitive sport in which teams collect garbage and litter within a time limit and specified area. People get to exercise and improve their communities while simultaneously reducing pollution. It's an overall win!

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Illustration
May 20, 2024

Fashion Illustrations Blossom With an Explosion of Colorful Flowers

Flower-themed fashion is having its moment right now. The Met Gala's 2024 dress code being “The Garden of Time” speaks to the popularity of these designs, as many celebrities donned suits and dresses decorated with elaborate blossoms, petals, and leaves to honor the beauty of the natural world. But one Korean fashion illustrator has been obsessed with the idea of floral designs long before they were trending in the news.

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Wedding
May 19, 2024

Flight Attendant Asks Passengers to Shower Bride-To-Be With Marriage Advice

Marriage is a big step, so the more you can learn from others before jumping in, the better. Recently, one flight attendant thought the best gift she could give a bride-to-be on one of her flights was words of encouragement and advice. On a Southwest flight to Austin, a crew member announced over the PA that a young woman named Bri was on her bachelorette trip.

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