Academy
January 24, 2023

5 Beginner-Friendly Online Art Classes That Will Ignite Your Creativity in 2023

Once the calendar turns to January 1, a lot of us get into “new year, new me” mode. If you’re someone who believes the best-laid plans start at the beginning of the year, why not endeavor to ignite your creativity? My Modern Met Academy is making that easier than ever with our variety of online courses in drawing, painting, crafting, and photography.

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Acrylic Painting
January 23, 2023

Artist “Unwraps” Animated Characters to Reveal Their Realistic Forms

Oftentimes, animated films give off the impression of perfect, idealized worlds. Stefan Thelen, aka Super A, uses his art to pull the veil off of these fantasies and give a glimpse of reality. He “unwraps” iconic cartoon characters and reveals what is hidden beneath. The ongoing series, titled Trapped, features acrylic renderings of Disney and Studio Ghibli worlds, with a peek at what these subjects would look like in real life.

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Wildlife Photography
January 22, 2023

Photographer Chronicles a Magical Week of Swimming With Orcas in Norway

Photographer Dan Zafra of Capture the Atlas is always up for a new adventure. And so, when the opportunity presented itself, he couldn't pass up the chance to spend a week photographing and swimming with orcas in the Norwegian Arctic. While these highly intelligent animals are found in all oceans and most seas, it's only in the fjords of Northern Norway that encounters are commonplace enough for groups to organize trips to see these animals.

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