Embroidery
July 6, 2020

6 of the Best Pairs of Embroidery Scissors That Avid Stitchers Love to Use

As with many things in a creative field, having the right tools can make a big difference. If you’re an avid embroiderer, there are a variety of must-have supplies that will help your stitching projects become a success. But an often-overlooked tool of embroidery is one of the most important—scissors.   Why Care About Embroidery Scissors? Your scissor selection might seem inconsequential, but having a sharp pair of small shears is an easy embroidery hack.

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Painting
July 5, 2020

Colorful Impasto Paintings Capture the Beauty of Natural Landscapes in Summer

Featuring thick daubs of oil paint in pastel hues, Charlotte Fitzgerald’s impasto landscape paintings perfectly capture the serene beauty of her outdoor scenes. The artist often uses a palette knife to apply her pigment, allowing her to create paintings that are full of rich texture and countless colors. Each vibrant canvas looks as though it belongs alongside the paintings of French Impressionists such as Auguste Renoir or Claude Monet.

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Drawing
July 4, 2020

Illustrator Shares Step-By-Step Process to Create a Realistic Drawing of an Octopus

Capturing an animal's likeness in realistic drawings is an enviable skill. For those that want to create their own renderings of different creatures, it may even feel daunting. Fortunately, there are talented artists who share their tips and tricks on how to draw an animal with three-dimensional depth. Japanese artist Yuki Tokuda shares his step-by-step process on how to create a realistic illustration of an octopus.

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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.