Embroidery
June 22, 2021

British Artist Stitches 3D ‘Embroidered Edibles’ That Look Real Enough To Eat

Artists and crafters around the world have been using the humble needle and thread for centuries. Embroidery is an ancient art, but today’s artists are keeping the textile technique alive in their own unique ways. British embroidery artist Youmeng Liu is one creative who’s pushing the boundaries of the craft. She creates food-inspired 3D embroidery designs that look real enough to eat.

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Creative Products
June 21, 2021

10 Best Western Calligraphy Workbooks to Practice Hand Lettering

The ancient art of calligraphy celebrates the beauty of the written word by rendering the forms of letters in a specific way and creating an appealing flow between them. Masters of this art form can create exquisite lettering that looks as though it comes from a Medieval manuscript. If you've ever wanted to delve into the world of calligraphy, then picking up a workbook is a great way to get started.

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Landscape Photography
June 20, 2021

Photographer Braves Sub-Zero Temperatures to Capture the Winter in Ladakh, India

In northern India lies Ladakh, a territory full of high-altitude plateaus, lakes, and mountain ranges. Within the oft-contested Kashmir region, it is one of the few places in the country where a photographer might encounter frozen lakes and extreme winter weather. IT professional and landscape photographer Venkitesh Ramachandran has made it his goal to photograph India's hidden gems—among them Ladakh in winter.

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Nature
June 18, 2021

‘Brocken Spectre’ Is a Rare Yet Beautiful Optical Phenomenon of a Radial Rainbow

Strange, mysterious things can happen in the mountains. Among the more scientifically explainable phenomenon one may encounter at high altitudes is the Brocken spectre. These unnaturally large shadows show up on clouds, shifting fast and decorated with rainbow halos. These shadowy figures are named for the Brocken, a mountain peak in the Harz Mountains of Germany. Due to its height, the peak often extends above low cloud or fog cover.

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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.