Cats
September 1, 2021

Shelter Cat Called “Ugly” Finally Finds a Home Where She Gets the Love She Deserves

Those who have ever adopted a pet know that when you meet “the one,” you just know. This was the case for Germany-based Francisca Franken when she came across a rather unusual-looking cat named Bean on an animal shelter website. Describing her new feline friend as “an exotic mix between the Grinch and Maurice from penguins of Madagascar,” Franken was besotted with Bean’s grumpy face from the get-go.

Read Article

Funny
August 30, 2021

Comically Packaged “Low Carb” Bread Buns Look Like Rock Hard Abs

From cat-shaped bread to corgi butt buns, bakeries around the world are using carbs to not only fill customers’ bellies, but put a smile on their face, too. Those who visit WuPaoChun Bakery in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, are sure to giggle at the store’s unusual packaging. It’s selling its bread buns inside a special box that makes it look like they’re someone’s abs.

Read Article

Art Supplies
August 29, 2021

11 Best Watercolor Marker Sets for Beginners and Professionals

Watercolor paints are a popular medium for both professional artists and hobbyists alike. But, let’s face it: they can be a bit inconvenient to use. While there are some portable watercolor sets out there, you still have to make sure that you have a palette, paintbrush, and a cup of water handy. If you get discouraged by all of the accouterments needed for watercolor painting, give watercolor markers a try.

Read Article

Illustration
August 28, 2021

Empowering Illustrations Celebrate the Beauty of Blackness in Full Bloom

Shae, the Atlanta-based illustrator behind She Is This, is a Black female artist who seeks to empower women of color through her lively digital illustrations. Celebrating the beauty of skin in every shade of brown and hair in every color and texture, her art features Black girls and women wearing a variety of hairstyles and fashions that express who they are.

Read Article

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.