DIY
January 13, 2023

How to Get Paint Out of Your Clothes, From Acrylics to Oils

If you’ve ever gotten paint on your clothes, you likely know the feeling that accompanies it. There is a wave of dread that washes over you—even more so if it’s a beloved shirt or pair of pants. With pigments like acrylic or oil paint, it might seem like they are now a permanent part of the garment. But if you get a spot on your favorite shirt, not all is lost.

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Entertainment
January 12, 2023

Jennifer Coolidge Makes Heartfelt Golden Globes Speech About the Power of Friendship

Actor Jennifer Coolidge is known for playing for laughs. In one of her latest roles, she portrayed a wealthy heiress named Tanya in the HBO show The White Lotus, which delivered iconic lines that are laugh-out-loud funny. She recently won the 2023 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series/Anthology or Motion Picture.

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Illustration
January 11, 2023

Artist Fills Sketchbooks With Dreamy Pastel Portraits

Opening an artist's sketchbook reveals a lot about their aesthetics and personal vision. For France-based artist Sim Sim, her small hard-cover sketchbooks contain romantic portraits of figures in urban settings. Using pastel and sometimes charcoal, she softly blends colors and different shades to achieve a tender depiction of people living in a moment in time. Each of these velvety illustrations encompasses an entire page of the sketchbook.

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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.