My Modern Met

April 19, 2022

Mom of Baby With a Rare Birthmark Is Dedicated To Celebrating Her Unique Beauty

Winry Hall is a 13-month-old with a distinct facial characteristic. The little girl was born with an extremely rare birthmark called congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). The patch of skin extends over a quarter of her face; it covers the bridge of her nose, over her eye and forehead, and onto part of her cheek.

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Drawing

April 19, 2022

Funny Artist Draws “Really Bad Portraits” of Strangers on the Street of NYC for $3

Ricky Brown sketches “the worst portraits” in New York City…and people can’t get enough!

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Food Art

April 19, 2022

Food Artist Transforms Ordinary Pieces of Toast Into Delicious Works of Art

Whether you prefer avocado, butter, or eggs, we all have our own way of dressing toast.

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Impressionism

April 18, 2022

10 Important Impressionist Painters Who Shaped the Iconic Movement

In the 1870s, the western art world was turned upside-down with the emergence of Impressionism, an avant-garde art movement. Born in Paris, France, Impressionism was founded by a unique group of artists who each opted to abandon traditional rules of art in favor of a new approach.

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Astronomy

April 18, 2022

Rare Once-in-a-Lifetime ‘Great North American Solar Eclipse’ Will Happen in 2024

What are your plans for April 8, 2024?

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Good News

April 18, 2022

9-Year-Old’s Lemonade Stand Raises Nearly $2,000 for the Idaho Humane Society

It’s the quintessential kid dream to start a lemonade stand in the neighborhood, but not every kid has a charitable...

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Animals

April 18, 2022

This Adorable Giant Rabbit Comforts Anxious Travelers at the San Francisco Airport

Travel can be an anxiety-inducing experience, whether you are afraid of flying, nervous about your trip itinerary, or simply missing people and pets back home. Luckily, there are ways to cope. Some say there’s nothing like the calming presence of an animal to ease the nerves. This is the idea behind the San Francisco International Airport’s Wag Brigade. The program brings therapy-certified animals into the airport’s terminals to provide comfort and diversion to distressed passengers.

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Furniture

April 18, 2022

Ingenious Chair Designed To Easily Transform Into Storage Shelf

Finding furniture that is affordable, attractive, and functional can be a challenge, especially when it comes to scoring the ideal...

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Food Art

April 18, 2022

Japanese Baker Serves Super Cute Cookies Shaped Like Adorable Little Hamsters

We're no stranger to animal-shaped treats.

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Academy

April 18, 2022

Learn to Letter When You Enroll in This Beginner Hand Lettering Online Course

Have you ever wanted to learn how to add an element of drawing to your handwriting? That might sound odd, but the idea is the basis of hand lettering. Hand lettering is the art of drawing letterforms in an aesthetically pleasing way, often to convey or evoke emotion. Sounds fun, right? You just have to know where to start. In that case, hand lettering artist Danison Fronda is here to help.

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