Pencil Drawing
July 10, 2020

Striking Drawings Use White Pencil on Black Paper to Show Gently Lit Faces

Malaysian artist Kay Lee explores the relationship of light and shadow in her series of spectacular illustrations. She uses a white colored pencil to illuminate select portions of her subjects on black paper. The atmospheric use of dark space gives these small, minimalistic drawings an alluring sense of mystery and depth. Lee received her formal training in fine art at the Nanjing University of the Arts in China, where she majored in oil painting.

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Resources
July 9, 2020

Learn How to Draw a Lion in 7 Easy Steps

With its flowing mane and thundering roar, it's no wonder that the lion is called the “king of the jungle.” Mufasa from The Lion King and Aslan from The Chronicles of Narnia are just two magnificent felines that have permeated our popular culture, enchanting many young artists and writers with their enviable prowess.

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Environment
July 8, 2020

Largest Ocean Cleanup Hauls 103 Tons of Plastic From the Pacific Ocean

Over the course of 48 days, an expedition to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch managed to haul an astonishing 103 tons of plastic from the ocean. The mission was run by Ocean Voyages Institute, a non-profit founded in 1979 to help preserve the world's oceans. Incredibly, for as impressive as their recovery efforts are, it's just a drop in the bucket compared to what's still left behind.

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Technology
July 7, 2020

Sony’s Wearable Air Conditioner Is Now Available to Purchase in Japan

Sony has finally released its personal cooling system, just in time for the summer. Though the Reon Pocket was intended to help consumers stay cool during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (which has now been postponed due to the global pandemic), this tiny device can still come in handy and work for anyone who needs a break from the heat. The slim device slips into the pocket of a specially designed t-shirt.

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